Jimmy Slagle

Born: 7/11/1873 in Worthville, PA, USA

Died: 5/10/1956 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-04-17 | Final Game: 1908-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 144 lbs

Full name: James Franklin Slagle

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Biography

Jimmy Slagle was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1899 to 1908. Born in 1873, Slagle was a notable figure in the early 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,300 games and recorded 1,343 hits, showcasing his consistency as a position player. With a batting average of .268, he demonstrated the ability to contribute effectively at the plate, while his 344 RBIs reflected his capacity to drive in runs during crucial moments. In addition to his offensive prowess, Slagle was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 274 stolen bases throughout his career. This aspect of his game made him a valuable asset to his teams, as he often created scoring opportunities through aggressive base running. Although he hit only 2 home runs, Slagle's overall contributions in terms of hits and stolen bases underscored his role as a key player in the leagues he competed in. His career, which concluded in 1908, left a mark on the game as he navigated through a transformative period in baseball history, where the foundations for modern play were being established.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1300	5005	781	1343	124	56	2	344	274	619	421	0.268	0.352	0.317	0.668	4598.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.647 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
1899	WAS	NL	147	599	92	163	15	8	0	41	22	55	31	0.272	.282 (-4%)	.343 (-1%)	.366 (-12%)	.710 (-7%)	-733.4
1900	PHI	NL	141	574	115	165	16	9	0	45	34	60	37	0.287	.279 (+3%)	.338 (+6%)	.366 (-5%)	.705 (avg)	136.2
1901	PHI	NL	48	183	20	37	6	2	1	20	5	16	14	0.202	.271 (-26%)	.326 (-15%)	.359 (-24%)	.686 (-20%)	-589.4
1901	BSN	NL	66	255	35	69	7	0	0	7	14	34	34	0.271	.271 (avg)	.326 (+10%)	.359 (-17%)	.686 (-4%)	-589.4
1902	CHC	NL	117	463	66	146	11	4	0	28	41	53	45	0.315	.266 (+18%)	.321 (+20%)	.343 (+4%)	.665 (+12%)	1228.7
1903	CHC	NL	139	543	104	162	20	6	0	44	33	81	36	0.298	.261 (+14%)	.316 (+24%)	.345 (+3%)	.662 (+13%)	1864.8
1904	CHC	NL	120	481	73	125	12	10	1	31	28	41	33	0.260	.246 (+5%)	.300 (+7%)	.321 (+3%)	.622 (+5%)	487.3
1905	CHC	NL	155	568	96	153	19	4	0	37	27	97	54	0.269	.248 (+9%)	.307 (+23%)	.322 (-2%)	.629 (+10%)	1690.0
1906	CHC	NL	127	498	71	119	8	6	0	33	25	63	44	0.239	.247 (-3%)	.307 (+6%)	.315 (-11%)	.622 (-3%)	-49.5
1907	CHC	NL	136	489	71	126	6	6	0	32	28	76	52	0.258	.245 (+5%)	.304 (+18%)	.308 (-5%)	.613 (+6%)	972.1
1908	CHC	NL	104	352	38	78	4	1	0	26	17	43	41	0.222	.240 (-8%)	.298 (+3%)	.306 (-22%)	.605 (-10%)	-386.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	22	3	6	0	0	0	3	2	3	0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1907	WS	CHN	5	22	3	6	0	0	0	3	2	3	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1294	631	2694	168	150	57

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	WAS	OF	146	0	407	20	21	8
1900	PHI	OF	141	0	320	22	29	5
1901	PHI	OF	48	0	108	12	9	3
1901	BSN	OF	66	0	89	11	7	3
1902	CHN	OF	115	0	264	15	10	5
1903	CHN	OF	139	0	292	16	21	8
1904	CHN	OF	120	120	194	15	18	7
1905	CHN	OF	155	155	306	27	13	6
1906	CHN	OF	127	126	276	9	7	5
1907	CHN	OF	136	134	239	15	10	5
1908	CHN	OF	101	96	199	6	5	2