Jim Tyack

Born: 1/9/1911 in Florence, MT, USA

Died: 1/3/1995 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-20 | Final Game: 1943-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Frederick Tyack

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Biography

Jim Tyack was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief stint from 1943 to 1943. As a position player, Tyack participated in a total of 54 games, where he showcased his abilities primarily as a contact hitter. Over the course of his career, he recorded 40 hits, achieving a batting average of .258. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his team's offense with 23 runs batted in (RBIs) and demonstrated his speed on the bases with one stolen base. Tyack's career unfolded during a challenging period for Major League Baseball, as World War II had drawn many players away from the game, leading to a temporary shift in talent levels and team compositions. His performance, though brief, placed him among a unique cohort of players who made their mark during a time of significant upheaval in American society. While he may not have achieved legendary status, Jim Tyack's contributions on the field remain a testament to the determination and spirit of those who played the game during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	155	11	40	8	1	0	23	1	14	9	0.258	0.320	0.323	0.642	-113.8

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.671 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
1943	PHA	AL	54	155	11	40	8	1	0	23	1	14	9	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.324 (-2%)	.346 (-7%)	.671 (-4%)	-113.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	38	0	82	4	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	PHA	OF	38	0	82	4	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	9
Center Field	2
Right Field	27