Jimmy Walsh, baseball player, 1912-1917

Jimmy Walsh

Born: 8/24/1887 in Rathroe, County Tipperary, Ireland

Died: 7/3/1962 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-26 | Final Game: 1917-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Charles Walsh

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Biography

Jimmy Walsh was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1912 until his retirement in 1917. Primarily a position player, Walsh played a total of 541 games during his career, earning a reputation as a steady contributor on both offense and defense. He accumulated 410 hits, 150 RBIs, and hit 6 home runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .232. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Walsh also recorded 92 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat but also with his agility. Walsh played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. His contributions on the field were particularly valuable in an era that saw the rise of new strategies and the importance of speed. Although not a superstar, Walsh’s consistent performance and versatility made him a respected figure among his peers and a reliable option for the teams he played for during his five-season career in the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
541 1771 235 410 71 31 6 150 92 249 213 0.232 0.330 0.317 0.647 88.8

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.658 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
1912 PHA AL 31 107 11 27 8 2 0 15 7 12 9 0.252 .268 (-6%) .335 (-2%) .358 (+2%) .694 (avg) -17.8
1913 PHA AL 97 303 56 77 16 5 0 27 15 38 40 0.254 .259 (-2%) .325 (+5%) .345 (-2%) .670 (+2%) 145.0
1914 NYY AL 43 136 13 26 1 3 1 11 6 29 21 0.191 .255 (-25%) .322 (+3%) .339 (-22%) .661 (-10%) -113.5
1914 PHA AL 68 216 35 51 11 6 3 36 6 30 27 0.236 .255 (-7%) .322 (+5%) .339 (+13%) .661 (+9%) -113.5
1915 PHA AL 117 417 48 86 15 6 1 20 22 57 64 0.206 .250 (-18%) .318 (-4%) .332 (-16%) .651 (-10%) -661.6
1916 PHA AL 114 390 42 91 13 6 1 27 27 54 36 0.233 .248 (-6%) .314 (+5%) .326 (-7%) .640 (-1%) 82.2
1916 BOS AL 14 17 5 3 1 0 0 2 3 4 2 0.176 — — — — 82.2
1917 BOS AL 57 185 25 49 6 3 0 12 6 25 14 0.265 .248 (+6%) .312 (+13%) .323 (+2%) .635 (+7%) 281.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 9 0 2 1 0 0 1 3 1 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1916 WS BOS 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1914 WS PHA 3 6 0 2 1 0 0 1 3 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 40 2 1 3
3B 7 0 10 9 2 0
OF 492 0 952 59 38 13
SS 1 0 1 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PHA OF 30 0 70 1 4 1
1913 PHA OF 90 0 184 11 8 4
1914 NYA OF 41 0 81 4 2 0
1914 PHA 1B 3 0 32 2 1 3
1914 PHA 3B 3 0 0 5 2 0
1914 PHA OF 56 0 107 7 4 3
1914 PHA SS 1 0 1 2 0 0
1915 PHA 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1915 PHA 3B 2 0 7 1 0 0
1915 PHA OF 109 0 231 15 6 1
1916 PHA 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
1916 PHA OF 113 0 172 13 12 4
1916 BOS 3B 2 0 3 3 0 0
1916 BOS OF 6 0 4 0 0 0
1917 BOS OF 47 0 103 8 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Third Base 8
Shortstop 1
Left Field 161
Center Field 167
Right Field 174

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Niagara University Lewiston NY 1907