Jim Mullen

Born: 1/9/1877 in Avoca, PA, USA

Died: 12/6/1956 in Pittston, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-06-01 | Final Game: 1905-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: James Henry Mullen

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Biography

Jim Mullen was a professional baseball player born in 1877, whose career spanned from 1904 to 1906. Primarily serving as a position player, Mullen played in a total of 118 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his speed on the bases, he accumulated 12 stolen bases, showcasing a level of athleticism that was notable for his era. Despite a challenging batting average of .197, Mullen contributed to his teams with 74 hits, 26 runs batted in, and one home run throughout his career. Mullen's time in the league coincided with the early 20th century, a period characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies. The game during this era was still largely influenced by the deadball era, where pitching dominated and offensive statistics were generally lower compared to later decades. Mullen's contributions, while not highlighted by overwhelming offensive production, reflect the hard-nosed play and tenacity that defined many players of his time. His legacy, though modest in terms of statistics, remains a testament to the spirit of early baseball and the players who laid the groundwork for the game's future.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	375	37	74	10	8	1	26	12	14	65	0.197	0.236	0.275	0.511	-1126.3

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.511 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1904	PHA	AL	22	52	5	14	1	0	1	5	2	3	16	0.269	.246 (+9%)	.300 (+7%)	.321 (+8%)	.622 (+7%)	62.9
1904	WSN	AL	27	102	10	19	2	2	0	4	3	4	18	0.186	.246 (-25%)	.300 (-25%)	.321 (-24%)	.622 (-25%)	62.9
1904	PHA	AL	19	58	4	10	0	0	0	4	2	2	6	0.172	.246 (-30%)	.300 (-21%)	.321 (-46%)	.622 (-34%)	62.9
1905	WSN	AL	50	163	18	31	7	6	0	13	5	5	25	0.190	.248 (-23%)	.307 (-30%)	.322 (-5%)	.629 (-17%)	-541.0