Knucks James

Born: 5/2/1878 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: William James

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Biography

Knucks James, born in 1878, is an active baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning multiple seasons, he has made a notable impact on the game through his tenacity and skill on the field. As of now, James has appeared in 168 games, accumulating 153 hits, 3 home runs, and 66 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. His career batting average stands at .23, reflecting the challenges he faces in a competitive environment. In addition to his offensive contributions, James displays notable agility on the bases, with 25 stolen bases to his name. His playing style embodies the spirit of a gritty competitor, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues his career, Knucks James remains a figure of interest in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball, representing a link to the sport’s rich history while impacting the game in the present.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
168	665	75	153	10	10	3	66	25	47	0	0.230	0.284	0.289	0.573	-748.5

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	BRG	EAS	9	35	2	5	0	1	0	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	BRG	EAS	12	45	4	10	0	0	0	4	2	5	0.222	—	—	—	—	-61.8
1906	CXG	EAS	13	49	6	10	0	0	0	5	2	6	0.204	—	—	—	—	-61.8
1908	PG	NAC	30	125	13	30	1	2	0	14	3	8	0.240	.240 (avg)	.298 (-4%)	.306 (-9%)	.605 (-6%)	-122.5
1909	PG	INT	18	74	6	16	0	2	1	6	4	3	0.216	.244 (-11%)	.306 (-19%)	.312 (-1%)	.618 (-10%)	-135.0
1910	PG	EAS	19	77	15	18	1	1	1	10	1	4	0.234	.249 (-6%)	.317 (-12%)	.326 (-5%)	.644 (-8%)	-106.3
1911	PG	EAS	18	70	4	12	1	0	0	3	0	5	0.171	.266 (-36%)	.336 (-33%)	.356 (-48%)	.693 (-40%)	-451.8
1913	MOH	EAS	14	54	8	14	3	0	0	4	6	5	0.259	.259 (avg)	.325 (-1%)	.345 (-9%)	.670 (-5%)	-37.4
1914	NLG	EAS	9	35	1	6	0	1	0	3	0	2	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	NLG	EAS	20	80	15	25	3	3	1	15	6	6	0.312	.250 (+25%)	.318 (+13%)	.332 (+39%)	.651 (+26%)	286.9
1917	NLG	EAS	2	9	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	BRG	EAS	2	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BRG	EAS	2	8	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	137	44	326	361	60	48
3B	16	16	35	47	8	5
C	2	2	4	4	1	0
OF	13	1	20	4	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	BRG	2B	2	2	7	1	1	1
1905	BRG	3B	4	4	2	10	4	0
1905	BRG	C	2	2	4	4	1	0
1905	BRG	OF	1	0	4	1	1	1
1906	BRG	2B	11	11	28	23	2	2
1906	BRG	3B	1	1	3	4	0	1
1906	CXG	2B	2	2	2	4	1	0
1906	CXG	3B	11	11	30	33	4	4
1908	PG	2B	29	29	74	77	14	9
1908	PG	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1909	PG	2B	18	0	37	56	10	5
1910	PG	2B	19	0	47	53	8	8
1911	PG	2B	11	0	30	31	5	4
1911	PG	OF	7	0	7	1	0	1
1913	MOH	2B	14	0	33	32	3	5
1914	NLG	2B	9	0	20	26	5	4
1915	NLG	2B	20	0	44	56	10	10
1917	NLG	2B	2	0	4	2	1	0
1917	BRG	OF	2	0	2	1	0	0
1918	BRG	OF	2	0	5	1	0	1