Jumbo Latham, baseball player, 1875-1884

Jumbo Latham

Born: 9/6/1852 in Utica, NY, USA

Died: 5/26/1914 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-19 | Final Game: 1884-10-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: George Warren Latham

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Biography

Jumbo Latham, born in 1852, was a notable position player in the early years of professional baseball, with a career spanning from 1875 to 1884. Latham played a total of 334 games, during which he amassed 353 hits and recorded a batting average of .247. He contributed offensively with 101 RBIs, though he did not hit any home runs throughout his career. His speed on the base paths was demonstrated with 6 stolen bases, showcasing a style of play that emphasized agility and contact hitting over power. Latham's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from its formative years to a more organized and professional structure. He was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the game as we know it today, navigating the challenges of the 19th century baseball landscape. While he may not have accumulated the flashy statistics that define modern stars, Latham's contributions to his teams and the sport’s early history remain significant, reflecting the evolution of baseball during its infancy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
334 1431 209 353 35 17 0 101 6 35 12 0.247 0.266 0.295 0.561 -1810.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 7.9% below 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
1875 BS1 16 78 23 21 4 0 0 13 0 0 2 0.269 .253 (+6%) .260 (+3%) .309 (+3%) .570 (+3%) 31.9
1875 NH1 20 76 6 15 1 0 0 5 6 0 4 0.197 .253 (-22%) .260 (-24%) .309 (-32%) .570 (-29%) 31.9
1877 LS1 NL 59 278 42 81 10 6 0 22 0 5 6 0.291 .271 (+7%) .289 (+5%) .337 (+10%) .626 (+8%) 294.8
1882 PH4 AA 74 323 47 92 10 2 0 38 0 10 0 0.285 .248 (+15%) .275 (+11%) .329 (-1%) .605 (+5%) 283.4
1883 LS2 AA 88 368 60 92 7 6 0 0 0 12 0 0.250 .257 (-3%) .285 (-4%) .345 (-13%) .631 (-9%) -506.7
1884 LS2 AA 77 308 31 52 3 3 0 23 0 8 0 0.169 .243 (-31%) .278 (-29%) .327 (-39%) .606 (-35%) -1640.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 306 0 3227 100 146 163
2B 14 0 39 43 14 7
3B 4 0 4 7 5 0
SS 13 0 7 36 18 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 BS1 1B 16 0 174 5 14 12
1875 NH1 1B 14 0 181 6 9 7
1875 NH1 3B 3 0 2 7 5 0
1875 NH1 SS 4 0 3 18 8 1
1877 LS1 1B 59 0 659 24 36 28
1882 PH4 1B 74 0 792 12 23 28
1883 LS2 1B 67 0 633 21 31 40
1883 LS2 2B 14 0 39 43 14 7
1883 LS2 SS 9 0 4 18 10 2
1884 LS2 1B 76 0 788 32 33 48
1884 LS2 3B 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 306
Second Base 14
Third Base 4
Shortstop 13