Jimmy Outlaw, baseball player, 1937-1949

Jimmy Outlaw

Born: 1/20/1913 in Orme, TN, USA

Died: 4/9/2006 in Jackson, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-20 | Final Game: 1949-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Paulus Outlaw

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Biography

Jimmy Outlaw, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1937 to 1949. Primarily serving as a position player, Outlaw appeared in 650 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 529 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base, and finished his career with a batting average of .268. While he did not hit for significant power, totaling only 6 home runs, Outlaw contributed to his teams with 184 RBIs and 24 stolen bases, demonstrating versatility and speed on the basepaths. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Outlaw's career unfolded in the years leading up to and following World War II, a time when the game was evolving both on and off the field. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a solid all-around skill set, making him a valuable player in the lineup. Outlaw's legacy is defined by his resilience and adaptability in a competitive environment, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented before retiring in 1949.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
650 1974 257 529 79 17 6 184 24 188 176 0.268 0.333 0.334 0.668 -1316.3

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1937 CIN NL 49 165 18 45 7 3 0 11 2 3 31 0.273 .276 (-1%) .342 (-15%) .398 (-12%) .740 (-13%) -439.2
1938 CIN NL 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1939 BSN NL 65 133 15 35 2 0 0 5 1 10 14 0.263 .274 (-4%) .342 (-8%) .393 (-29%) .735 (-19%) -441.9
1943 DET AL 20 67 8 18 1 0 1 6 0 8 4 0.269 .255 (+5%) .324 (+7%) .346 (-5%) .671 (+1%) 26.9
1944 DET AL 139 535 69 146 20 6 3 57 7 41 40 0.273 .261 (+4%) .325 (avg) .357 (-2%) .683 (-1%) -121.9
1945 DET AL 132 446 56 121 16 5 0 34 6 45 33 0.271 .260 (+4%) .328 (+3%) .354 (-7%) .683 (-2%) -148.5
1946 DET AL 92 299 36 78 14 2 2 31 5 29 24 0.261 .256 (+2%) .328 (avg) .358 (-5%) .687 (-3%) -134.5
1947 DET AL 70 127 20 29 7 1 0 15 3 21 14 0.228 .262 (-13%) .336 (avg) .376 (-20%) .712 (-11%) -198.7
1948 DET AL 74 198 33 56 12 0 0 25 0 31 15 0.283 .263 (+7%) .340 (+13%) .379 (-9%) .719 (+1%) 141.5
1949 DET AL 5 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 28 1 5 0 0 0 3 2 1 0.179

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS DET 7 28 1 5 0 0 0 3 2 1 0.179

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 158 0 142 282 35 21
OF 390 0 706 36 21 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 CIN 3B 41 0 41 87 12 4
1939 BSN 3B 2 0 3 0 0 0
1939 BSN OF 39 0 80 1 3 0
1943 DET OF 16 0 32 2 0 0
1944 DET OF 137 0 254 14 10 2
1945 DET 3B 21 0 18 42 4 5
1945 DET OF 105 0 192 13 7 6
1946 DET 3B 38 0 30 59 7 4
1946 DET OF 43 0 71 5 0 0
1947 DET 3B 9 0 11 7 1 0
1947 DET OF 37 0 58 0 1 0
1948 DET 3B 47 0 39 87 11 8
1948 DET OF 13 0 19 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 157
Left Field 225
Center Field 65
Right Field 106

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Auburn University Auburn AL 1933