Jim Wallace, baseball player, 1905-1905

Jim Wallace

Born: 11/14/1881 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 5/16/1953 in Revere, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-08-24 | Final Game: 1905-08-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James Leo Wallace

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Biography

Jim Wallace, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player who played during the early 20th century, a time when the game was evolving and gaining popularity across the United States. His career spanned from 1905 to 1908, during which he appeared in a total of 7 games. As a position player, Wallace showcased a combination of speed and contact hitting, finishing his brief career with 6 hits and a batting average of .207. He contributed to his teams not only through his hitting but also by driving in 3 runs and stealing 2 bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game despite limited opportunities. Wallace played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more dynamic style of play, where speed and base-running became increasingly important. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Wallace’s contributions reflect the spirit of competition and the evolving strategies of the game during his tenure. His legacy, while not marked by prolific statistics, is a reminder of the many players who shaped the early years of baseball and laid the groundwork for the stars that would follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 29 3 6 1 0 0 3 2 3 6 0.207 0.281 0.241 0.523 0.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 17.0% 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
1905 PIT NL 7 29 3 6 1 0 0 3 2 3 6 0.207 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 7 10 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 PIT OF 7 7 10 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 7