Jimmy O'Rourke

Born: 12/26/1883 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 12/22/1955 in Sparrows Point, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-15 | Final Game: 1908-10-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James Stephen O'Rourke

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Biography

Jimmy O'Rourke, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from August 15, 1908, to October 8, 1908, during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded game. O'Rourke primarily played as a position player, appearing in 34 games across his single season in the big leagues. During his time in the majors, O'Rourke recorded 25 hits, showcasing a batting average of .231. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 3 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. His career, though short, reflected the grit and determination of a player vying for a lasting legacy in a competitive baseball landscape. O'Rourke's journey through the game remains a testament to the many athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 108 5 25 1 0 0 3 4 4 16 0.231 0.259 0.241 0.500 -276.1

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1908 NYY AL 34 108 5 25 1 0 0 3 4 4 16 0.231 .240 (-4%) .298 (-13%) .306 (-21%) .605 (-17%) -276.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 3 7 11 1 0
3B 3 2 0 4 0 0
OF 14 13 20 1 0 0
SS 11 10 16 28 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 NYA 2B 4 3 7 11 1 0
1908 NYA 3B 3 2 0 4 0 0
1908 NYA OF 14 13 20 1 0 0
1908 NYA SS 11 10 16 28 5 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 4
Shortstop 11
Left Field 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1904, 1905
Yale University New Haven CT 1901, 1903