Jim Manning, baseball player, 1884-1889

Jim Manning

Born: 1/31/1862 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 10/22/1929 in Edinburg, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-15 | Final Game: 1889-10-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: James H. Manning

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Biography

Jim Manning was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1884 until his retirement on October 13, 1889. He played primarily as a position player during a transformative period in baseball, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would emerge in the following decades. Over the course of his career, Manning appeared in 364 games, amassing 298 hits, 8 home runs, and 149 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .215. His speed on the bases was notable, as he recorded 68 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive base running strategies that were becoming popular in the game at that time. Manning's career spanned the late 19th century, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly in terms of its rules, gameplay, and fan engagement. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his era, his contributions on the field demonstrated the grit and tenacity that defined many of the players during this formative period in baseball history. His ability to steal bases and contribute to his team's offense, despite a lower batting average, showcased the diverse skills that players needed to succeed in the early days of organized baseball. Jim Manning's legacy is a testament to the foundational talent that helped shape the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
364 1384 188 298 39 25 8 149 68 107 168 0.215 0.278 0.297 0.575 -2581.7

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1884 BSN NL 89 345 52 83 8 6 2 35 0 19 47 0.241 .243 (-1%) .278 (avg) .327 (-3%) .606 (-2%) -69.5
1885 BSN NL 84 306 34 63 8 9 2 27 0 19 36 0.206 .244 (-16%) .287 (-12%) .325 (-5%) .613 (-8%) -459.7
1885 DTN NL 20 78 15 21 4 0 1 9 0 4 10 0.269 .244 (+10%) .287 (+6%) .325 (+10%) .613 (+8%) -459.7
1886 DTN NL 26 97 14 18 2 3 0 7 7 6 10 0.186 .246 (-25%) .302 (-23%) .331 (-19%) .634 (-21%) -325.9
1887 DTN NL 13 52 5 10 1 0 0 3 3 5 4 0.192 .270 (-29%) .331 (-17%) .373 (-43%) .705 (-31%) -240.2
1889 KC2 AA 132 506 68 103 16 7 3 68 58 54 61 0.204 .263 (-23%) .334 (-11%) .357 (-22%) .691 (-17%) -1577.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 72 0 132 201 37 24
3B 4 0 0 5 2 0
OF 261 0 443 60 54 8
SS 35 0 34 88 30 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BSN 2B 9 0 13 17 6 1
1884 BSN 3B 3 0 0 3 0 0
1884 BSN OF 73 0 115 15 18 2
1884 BSN SS 9 0 11 26 5 4
1885 BSN OF 83 0 164 21 21 3
1885 BSN SS 1 0 0 1 1 0
1885 DTN SS 20 0 20 53 18 7
1886 DTN OF 26 0 32 4 2 1
1886 DTN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1887 DTN OF 10 0 13 0 2 0
1887 DTN SS 3 0 3 7 6 0
1889 KC2 2B 63 0 119 184 31 23
1889 KC2 3B 1 0 0 2 2 0
1889 KC2 OF 69 0 119 20 11 2
1889 KC2 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 72
Third Base 4
Shortstop 35
Left Field 118
Center Field 135
Right Field 8