Jim Mahoney, baseball player, 1959-1965

Jim Mahoney

Born: 5/26/1934 in Englewood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-07-28 | Final Game: 1965-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Mahoney

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Biography

Jim Mahoney was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1959 until his retirement on June 14, 1965. Over the course of his career, Mahoney appeared in 120 games, during which he recorded 48 hits and achieved a batting average of .229. He contributed 4 home runs and 15 RBIs to his teams, showcasing his potential as an offensive player during a time when the game was beginning to transition into a more power-oriented era. Mahoney’s career unfolded in the late 1950s and early 1960s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of more athletic and powerful players. Despite the challenges of establishing himself in a competitive league, he managed to leave his mark with his skills and determination. His lone stolen base exemplified his speed on the basepaths, while his overall contributions reflected the hard-nosed playing style characteristic of the era. Although not a household name, Jim Mahoney’s journey through Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 210 32 48 4 1 4 15 1 11 47 0.229 0.266 0.314 0.580 -577.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1959 BOS AL 31 23 10 3 0 0 1 4 0 3 7 0.130 — — — — 0.0
1961 WS2 AL 43 108 10 26 0 1 0 6 1 5 23 0.241 .258 (-7%) .328 (-16%) .399 (-35%) .727 (-27%) -486.9
1962 CLE AL 41 74 12 18 4 0 3 5 0 3 14 0.243 .257 (-6%) .326 (-17%) .393 (+6%) .719 (-4%) -90.1
1965 HOU NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 5 15 21 0 3
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
SS 89 51 117 186 12 45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 BOS SS 30 6 24 39 4 5
1961 WS2 2B 2 0 2 2 0 0
1961 WS2 SS 31 28 57 95 5 26
1962 CLE 2B 8 5 13 19 0 3
1962 CLE 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1962 CLE SS 23 16 31 50 3 11
1965 HOU SS 5 1 5 2 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 1
Shortstop 89