Jim Thorpe

Born: 5/28/1887 in Prague, OK, USA

Died: 3/28/1953 in Lomita, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-14 | Final Game: 1919-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Francis Thorpe

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Biography

Jim Thorpe was a versatile athlete and position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1913 to 1919. Born in 1887, Thorpe's remarkable athletic ability extended beyond baseball, as he was also a celebrated Olympic gold medalist and a professional football player. He played a total of 289 games in the major leagues, where he recorded 176 hits, 7 home runs, and 82 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .252. His speed on the base paths was evident, as he stole 29 bases throughout his career. Thorpe's playing style was characterized by his dynamic athleticism and competitive spirit, making him a standout during a time when baseball was evolving in the early 20th century. His contributions on the field were complemented by his larger-than-life persona, as he became a symbol of multi-sport excellence. Although his baseball career was relatively brief, his impact on the game and his status as one of America's great athletes of the era remain significant, cementing his legacy in the annals of sports history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
289	698	91	176	20	18	7	82	29	27	122	0.252	0.286	0.362	0.648	136.6

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.656 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
1913	NY1	NL	19	35	6	5	0	0	1	2	2	1	9	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	NY1	NL	30	31	5	6	1	0	0	2	1	0	4	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	NY1	NL	17	52	8	12	3	1	0	1	4	2	16	0.231	.250 (-8%)	.318 (-19%)	.332 (-2%)	.651 (-10%)	-102.2
1917	NY1	NL	26	57	12	11	3	2	0	4	1	8	10	0.193	.248 (-22%)	.312 (-3%)	.323 (-2%)	.635 (-3%)	-18.8
1917	CIN	NL	77	251	29	62	2	8	4	36	11	6	35	0.247	.248 (-1%)	.312 (-14%)	.323 (+13%)	.635 (avg)	-18.8
1918	NY1	NL	58	113	15	28	4	4	1	11	3	4	18	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.318 (-10%)	.326 (+17%)	.645 (+3%)	-3.2
1919	NY1	NL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	BSN	NL	60	156	16	51	7	3	1	25	7	6	30	0.327	.262 (+25%)	.322 (+11%)	.347 (+23%)	.670 (+18%)	0.0