Jim Manning

Born: 7/21/1943 in L'Anse, MI, USA

Died: 1/1/2020 in Asheville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-15 | Final Game: 1962-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Benjamin Manning

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Biography

Jim Manning, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1962 to 1962. He played in the Major Leagues as a position player, appearing in a total of five games. Unfortunately, Manning's time on the field was marked by challenges, as he concluded his career without recording a hit, home run, or RBI. His batting average stood at 0.0, reflecting the difficulties he faced during his short stint in professional baseball. Despite his limited playing time, Jim Manning's story is emblematic of many players of his era who aspired to make an impact in the game but faced formidable challenges in securing a lasting position within the highly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. While his statistics may not tell a story of on-field success, Manning's journey contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the dreams and struggles of players who sought to leave their mark in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	1	0	0	0	7.0	14	4	0	1	3	5.14	0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 30.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1962	MIN	AL	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	7.0	14	4	1	3	5.14	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1962	MIN	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	1	3	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	MIN	P	5	1	3	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5