Jim Roxburgh, baseball player, 1884-1887

Jim Roxburgh

Born: 1/17/1858 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 2/21/1934 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-30 | Final Game: 1887-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Henry Roxburgh

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Biography

Jim Roxburgh, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1884 to June 9, 1887. Primarily serving as a position player, Roxburgh played a total of 4 games in Major League Baseball. During his brief tenure, he recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his involvement in the game came during a time when baseball was evolving into a more organized and competitive sport. Roxburgh's career unfolded in the late 19th century, a period characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era and the introduction of new playing styles. Although his playing time was limited, Roxburgh contributed to the rich tapestry of early professional baseball, representing a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the sport's future. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, reflects the spirit of perseverance and passion that defined baseball's formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 0.357 0.250 0.607 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1884 BL2 AA 2 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1887 PH4 AA 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 1 1 0
C 4 0 17 4 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BL2 C 2 0 12 2 3 0
1887 PH4 2B 1 0 1 1 1 0
1887 PH4 C 2 0 5 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4
Second Base 1