Jim Toy, baseball player, 1887-1890

Jim Toy

Born: 2/20/1858 in Beaver Falls, PA, USA

Died: 3/13/1919 in Cresson, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-20 | Final Game: 1890-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James Madison Toy

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Biography

Jim Toy was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1887 to 1890. Born in 1858, Toy played primarily as a position player in an era marked by the early development of baseball as a professional sport. Over the course of 153 games, he recorded 123 hits, achieving a batting average of .211. Despite the challenges of the time, Toy showcased his versatility and tenacity on the field, contributing 63 RBIs and making a notable impact with 10 stolen bases. Toy's playing style reflected the transitional phase of baseball during the late 19th century, where power hitting was still emerging. He hit a total of 1 home run throughout his career, illustrating the evolving nature of offensive strategies in the sport. While his statistics may not place him among the legends of the game, Toy's participation during a formative period in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's legacy. He retired on July 30, 1890, leaving behind a career that, while modest in numbers, contributed to the early narrative of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
153 583 67 123 23 5 1 63 10 28 40 0.211 0.251 0.273 0.524 -2794.5

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1887 CL3 AA 109 423 56 94 20 5 1 56 8 17 40 0.222 .270 (-18%) .331 (-23%) .373 (-20%) .705 (-21%) -1820.3
1890 BR4 AA 44 160 11 29 3 0 0 7 2 11 0 0.181 .260 (-30%) .336 (-29%) .351 (-43%) .687 (-36%) -974.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 82 0 707 30 19 54
3B 8 0 13 13 2 0
C 54 0 168 99 44 4
OF 11 0 21 2 2 1
SS 3 0 3 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CL3 1B 82 0 707 30 19 54
1887 CL3 3B 8 0 13 13 2 0
1887 CL3 C 10 0 20 13 8 0
1887 CL3 OF 11 0 21 2 2 1
1887 CL3 SS 3 0 3 7 1 0
1890 BR4 C 44 0 148 86 36 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 54
First Base 82
Third Base 8
Shortstop 3
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 7