Jimmy Woulfe, baseball player, 1884-1884

Jimmy Woulfe

Born: 11/25/1859 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 12/20/1924 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-16 | Final Game: 1884-07-23

Throws: R | Height: 5'11"

Full name: James Joseph Woulfe

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Biography

Jimmy Woulfe was a professional baseball player born in 1859, known for his brief career in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played from May 16, 1884, to July 23, 1884, during a time when the sport was still evolving and establishing its identity. Woulfe participated in 23 games, primarily as a position player, and contributed 11 hits to his team's efforts. Despite facing the challenges of the era, which included limited training and the absence of modern coaching techniques, he managed to record a batting average of .126, along with 3 runs batted in. Woulfe’s era was characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic approach that would emerge in the following decades. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his time in the league, his participation in Major League Baseball during its formative years marks a significant chapter in the history of the game. Despite his short-lived career, players like Woulfe laid the groundwork for future generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 87 10 11 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 0.126 0.136 0.161 0.297 -435.4

Career AVG .126 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.297 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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
1884 CN2 AA 8 34 3 5 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0.147 — — — — 0.0
1884 PT1 AA 15 53 7 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.113 .243 (-53%) .278 (-59%) .327 (-60%) .606 (-60%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
OF 22 0 32 3 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 CN2 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1884 CN2 OF 7 0 10 0 6 0
1884 PT1 OF 15 0 22 3 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 1
Center Field 14
Right Field 7