Jimmy Pofahl

Born: 6/18/1917 in Fairbault, MN, USA

Died: 9/14/1984 in Owatonna, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1942-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Willard Pofahl

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Biography

Jimmy Pofahl was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1940 until 1942. Born in 1917, Pofahl made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional era that was characterized by the tail end of the Golden Age of baseball and the onset of World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and team rosters. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 225 games, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the game. Pofahl recorded 168 hits and drove in 70 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .22. While he hit only two home runs, he contributed to his teams with his speed on the bases, totaling seven stolen bases. Although he may not have achieved the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, Pofahl's presence during the early 1940s adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the era's challenges and the dedication of players who took the field during tumultuous times.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
225	764	65	168	33	9	2	70	7	76	96	0.220	0.290	0.295	0.585	-2371.3

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1940	WSN	AL	119	406	34	95	23	5	2	36	2	37	55	0.234	.267 (-12%)	.335 (-11%)	.387 (-15%)	.722 (-13%)	-1097.3
1941	WSN	AL	22	75	9	14	3	2	0	6	1	10	11	0.187	.262 (-29%)	.332 (-15%)	.373 (-25%)	.705 (-20%)	-253.4
1942	WSN	AL	84	283	22	59	7	2	0	28	4	29	30	0.208	.253 (-18%)	.323 (-13%)	.349 (-29%)	.672 (-21%)	-1020.6