Jimmie Reese

Born: 10/1/1901 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 7/13/1994 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-19 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Herman Reese

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Biography

Jimmie Reese was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. Born in 1901, Reese played primarily as a position player from 1930 until his retirement in 1932. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 232 games and recorded 206 hits, achieving a batting average of .278. Known for his versatility on the field, Reese contributed offensively with 8 home runs and 70 runs batted in, along with 7 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to combine power with speed. Reese's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift away from the deadball era and the emergence of more potent offensive play. His performance on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. Although his playing days were brief, Jimmie Reese's contributions to his teams, along with his solid batting skills, left an enduring legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
232	742	123	206	39	4	8	70	7	48	37	0.278	0.324	0.373	0.697	-840.1

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1930	NYY	AL	77	188	44	65	14	2	3	18	1	11	8	0.346	.293 (+18%)	.354 (+8%)	.429 (+14%)	.784 (+11%)	389.8
1931	NYY	AL	65	245	41	59	10	2	3	26	2	17	10	0.241	.276 (-13%)	.338 (-13%)	.388 (-14%)	.726 (-14%)	-621.5
1932	STL	NL	90	309	38	82	15	0	2	26	4	20	19	0.265	.275 (-4%)	.335 (-6%)	.391 (-15%)	.726 (-11%)	-608.4