Jim Kane, baseball player, 1908-1908

Jim Kane

Born: 11/27/1881 in Scranton, PA, USA

Died: 10/2/1947 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-21 | Final Game: 1908-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: James Joseph Kane

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Biography

Jim Kane, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 21, 1908, to October 4, 1908, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic game. Kane played a total of 55 games, where he demonstrated his versatility as a position player. Throughout the 1908 season, Kane recorded 35 hits, resulting in a batting average of .241. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his team's offense with 22 RBIs and successfully stole 5 bases. Despite a brief career, Kane's efforts on the field reflected the gritty, competitive spirit of his time, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history. His time in the league, although limited, contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 145 16 35 3 3 0 22 5 12 16 0.241 0.299 0.303 0.603 -12.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1908 PIT NL 55 145 16 35 3 3 0 22 5 12 16 0.241 .240 (avg) .298 (avg) .306 (-1%) .605 (avg) -12.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 40 36 378 24 14 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PIT 1B 40 36 378 24 14 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 39