Jim McAnany, baseball player, 1958-1962

Jim McAnany

Born: 9/4/1936 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 12/16/2015 in Culver City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-19 | Final Game: 1962-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: James McAnany

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Biography

Jim McAnany was a professional baseball player who graced the Major League Baseball stage from 1958 until 1962. Born in 1936, McAnany's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensively explosive style of play. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 93 games throughout his career, where he compiled a batting average of .253. His offensive contributions included 61 hits and 27 RBIs, though he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league. While McAnany may not have been a household name, his role in the game reflected the versatility and determination that characterized many players of his era. He demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases, showcasing an element of athleticism that was increasingly valued as the game evolved. Though his career was relatively brief, ending in 1962, McAnany remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport during a time of significant change and development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 241 23 61 10 3 0 27 2 21 38 0.253 0.316 0.320 0.635 -118.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1958 CHW AL 5 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 CHW AL 67 210 22 58 9 3 0 27 2 19 26 0.276 .256 (+8%) .323 (+5%) .392 (-11%) .715 (-4%) -118.5
1960 CHW AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 CHC NL 11 10 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1962 CHC NL 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1959 WS CHA 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 71 63 115 6 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 CHA OF 3 3 9 0 0 0
1959 CHA OF 67 60 106 6 4 4
1961 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 2
Right Field 67