Jim Kirby, baseball player, 1949-1949

Jim Kirby

Born: 5/5/1923 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 7/17/2009 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-05-01 | Final Game: 1949-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Herschel Kirby

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Biography

Jim Kirby was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from May 1, 1949, to May 13, 1949, during a period when baseball was transitioning from the post-war era into a time of increasing integration and the rise of new talent. Kirby appeared in three games, managing to secure one hit, which resulted in a batting average of 0.5. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, his presence in the league, albeit short-lived, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 1940s. Kirby's playing style and contributions, though modest in statistical terms, reflect the experiences of many players during this era, where competition for roster spots was fierce, and opportunities were limited. His brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in baseball, even if for a fleeting moment. While his career statistics do not place him among the greats of the game, they highlight the dedication and passion that players like Kirby brought to the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +90.3% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +45.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +30.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — +37.4% above 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
1949 CHC NL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games