Jim Roberts

Born: 10/13/1895 in Artesia, MS, USA

Died: 6/24/1984 in Columbus, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-15 | Final Game: 1925-04-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Newsom Roberts

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Biography

Jim Roberts was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from April 15, 1924, to April 16, 1925, a brief period during which he appeared in 12 games. Despite the limited opportunities, Roberts made his mark in the sport, showcasing his determination and skill in an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-minded approach. Over his short MLB tenure, Roberts recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he finished his career without any stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect the impact he hoped to have, Roberts was part of a unique time in baseball history, characterized by the increasing popularity of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. His journey through the major leagues, albeit brief, remains a testament to the aspirations and challenges faced by players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	12	5	0	0	0	26.3	42	21	1	8	10	7.18	0

Career ERA 7.18 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 65.4% 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
1924	BRO	NL	0	3	11	5	0	0	0	25.3	41	21	8	10	7.46	4.13 (-81%)	8.3
1925	BRO	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 47.3% 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
1924	BRO	NL	11	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BRO	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	0	7	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	BRO	P	11	0	0	6	0	0
1925	BRO	P	1	0	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Mississippi State University	Mississippi State	MS	1915