Jim Poole

Born: 5/12/1895 in Taylorsville, NC, USA

Died: 1/2/1975 in Hickory, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1927-08-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Ralph Poole

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Biography

Jim Poole, born in 1895, was a skilled position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. Poole's career spanned from 1925 until his final game on August 22, 1927. Over the course of 283 games, he demonstrated a solid batting ability, finishing with a career batting average of .288. His offensive contributions included 271 hits, 13 home runs, and 140 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his capability to drive in runs and support his team’s scoring efforts. Known for his versatility and athleticism, Poole also demonstrated speed on the base paths, registering 9 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Poole's era was characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by the legends of his time, reflected the competitive spirit and evolving nature of baseball during the Roaring Twenties. Poole's career remains a testament to the depth of talent that contributed to the rich history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
283	940	118	271	54	13	13	140	9	59	68	0.288	0.333	0.415	0.748	-110.8

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — near 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
1925	PHA	AL	133	480	65	143	29	8	5	67	5	27	37	0.298	.288 (+3%)	.349 (-3%)	.407 (+4%)	.756 (+1%)	-61.8
1926	PHA	AL	112	361	49	106	23	5	8	63	4	23	25	0.294	.279 (+5%)	.345 (-2%)	.390 (+16%)	.735 (+7%)	417.6
1927	PHA	AL	38	99	4	22	2	0	0	10	0	9	6	0.222	.282 (-21%)	.344 (-17%)	.392 (-38%)	.736 (-28%)	-466.6