Rube Parnham

Born: 2/1/1894 in Heidelberg, PA, USA

Died: 11/25/1963 in McKeesport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-20 | Final Game: 1917-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Arthur Parnham

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Biography

Rube Parnham, born in 1894, was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the years 1916 to 1917. He made his debut on September 20, 1916, and concluded his professional career on September 24, 1917. Parnham's tenure in the league was marked by a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04 across his appearances. Throughout his career, he struck out 12 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves. Playing in the early years of the 20th century, Parnham's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and strategies. While his time in the majors was brief, Parnham contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball, representing the many players who participated in the game during its formative years. His modest stats reflect the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, navigating the complexities of the game before the advent of modern training techniques and analytics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	6	5	2	0	0	35.7	39	16	1	22	12	4.04	0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 2.74 across their career seasons — 47.6% 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
1916	PHA	AL	2	1	4	3	2	0	0	24.7	27	11	13	8	4.01	2.78 (-44%)	-326.9
1917	PHA	AL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	11.0	12	5	9	4	4.09	2.69 (-52%)	-689.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	14	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.214	0.214	0.286	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1916	PHA	AL	4	11	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	PHA	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	2	15	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	PHA	P	4	0	1	12	0	0
1917	PHA	P	2	0	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6