Jim McCloskey

Born: 5/26/1910 in Danville, PA, USA

Died: 8/18/1971 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-21 | Final Game: 1936-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Ellwood McCloskey

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Biography

Jim McCloskey, born in 1910, had a brief stint in Major League Baseball during the 1936 season. He played as a position player, appearing in four games for the team before his professional career concluded shortly thereafter on May 12, 1936. Despite his limited playing time, McCloskey's presence on a major league roster during the pre-World War II era is noteworthy, as this was a time when baseball was solidifying its status as America's pastime amidst the Great Depression. Throughout his brief career, McCloskey struggled offensively, finishing with a batting average of .0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His lack of offensive production reflects the challenges faced by many players who attempted to break into the league during this competitive period. While his career statistics may not reflect a lasting impact on the game, McCloskey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level but experienced fleeting opportunities in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	1	0	0	0	8.0	14	10	1	3	2	11.25	0

Career ERA 11.25 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 145.3% 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
1936	BSN	NL	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	8.0	14	10	3	2	11.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	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 .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.754 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
1936	BSN	NL	4	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	4	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	BSN	P	4	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Bonaventure University	St. Bonaventure	NY	1931, 1932