Jiggs Parrott, baseball player, 1892-1895

Jiggs Parrott

Born: 7/14/1871 in Portland, OR, USA

Died: 4/14/1898 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-07-11 | Final Game: 1895-06-06

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Walter Edward Parrott

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Biography

Jiggs Parrott, born in 1871, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1892 to 1895. During his brief but noteworthy career, Parrott played a total of 320 games, collecting 311 hits and achieving a batting average of .234. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 62 stolen bases, showcasing his aggressive playing style that was characteristic of the era. Parrott contributed significantly to his teams with 152 RBIs and hit 6 home runs throughout his career. Parrott played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. His ability to steal bases and contribute offensively made him a valuable asset to his teams, though his career was relatively short-lived. Despite retiring in 1895, Jiggs Parrott's impact on the game and his place in baseball history remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball, where player versatility and speed were paramount.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
320 1330 175 311 35 23 6 152 62 38 92 0.234 0.258 0.308 0.566 -6900.6

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 23.1% 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
1892 CHC NL 78 333 38 67 8 5 2 22 7 8 30 0.201 .244 (-18%) .316 (-30%) .327 (-17%) .644 (-23%) -1438.0
1893 CHC NL 113 468 55 113 10 9 1 65 25 14 27 0.241 .279 (-14%) .356 (-26%) .379 (-19%) .735 (-22%) -2279.2
1894 CHC NL 126 525 82 130 17 9 3 65 30 16 35 0.248 .309 (-20%) .379 (-28%) .435 (-24%) .814 (-26%) -3183.4
1895 CHC NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 133 0 304 411 51 59
3B 180 0 264 418 76 28
OF 5 0 5 0 1 0
SS 1 0 2 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 CHN 3B 78 0 115 164 34 7
1893 CHN 2B 8 0 14 27 2 2
1893 CHN 3B 101 0 147 253 42 21
1893 CHN OF 4 0 5 0 1 0
1894 CHN 2B 125 0 290 384 49 57
1894 CHN 3B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1895 CHN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1895 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1895 CHN SS 1 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 133
Third Base 180
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 4