Jimmy Whelan, baseball player, 1913-1913

Jimmy Whelan

Born: 5/11/1890 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 11/29/1929 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-24 | Final Game: 1913-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Francis Whelan

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Biography

Jimmy Whelan, born in 1890, had a brief and notable stint in Major League Baseball that spanned a single day on April 24, 1913. As a position player, Whelan's career was marked by limited playing time; he appeared in just one game and recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the brevity of his professional career, Whelan's participation in the major leagues during the early 20th century reflects the era's competitive landscape and the challenges faced by players vying for roster spots in a rapidly evolving game. While Whelan's statistics may not tell the story of a prolific player, his journey to the major leagues underscores the aspirations and dreams of many athletes of his time. The early 1900s were characterized by a struggle for players to establish themselves within a league that was still defining its identity, navigating the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Though Whelan's career was fleeting, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless individuals who sought to make their mark on America's pastime, even if only for a moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1913 STL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games