Jim Mangan, baseball player, 1952-1956

Jim Mangan

Born: 9/24/1929 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 7/19/2007 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-16 | Final Game: 1956-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Daniel Mangan

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Biography

Jim Mangan was a professional baseball player born in 1929, whose career spanned from 1952 until 1956. He played primarily as a position player, making a brief yet noteworthy impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into the modern era. Mangan appeared in 45 games over his four-year career, during which he recorded 9 hits, 5 runs batted in (RBIs), and maintained a batting average of .153. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Mangan's presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during the post-World War II era, a period characterized by the integration of baseball and the emergence of new talents. Mangan's playing career coincided with significant changes in the sport, as the league began to embrace a more diverse array of players and styles. While his statistical performance may not have placed him among the most celebrated athletes of his time, Mangan's journey reflects the broader narrative of baseball in the 1950s, where every player contributed to the rich tapestry of the game. His dedication to the sport and experience in the majors remains a testament to the countless athletes who have contributed to baseball's history, often without the spotlight that comes with larger careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 59 5 9 0 0 0 5 0 9 18 0.153 0.265 0.153 0.417 0.0

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.417 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 41.7% 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
1952 PIT NL 11 13 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1954 PIT NL 14 26 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 4 9 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1956 NY1 NL 20 20 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 6 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 26 11 61 6 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 PIT C 4 0 3 2 1 0
1954 PIT C 7 5 24 3 0 1
1956 NY1 C 15 6 34 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 26

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1947, 1948, 1949