James York

Born: 11/1/1892 in West Fork, AR, USA

Died: 4/9/1961 in York, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-12 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Edward York

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Biography

James York, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 until 1921. During his brief career, York appeared in a total of 16 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 5-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.34. His performance on the mound included 59 strikeouts and one save, showcasing his ability to contribute as a reliable option in the pitching rotation during a transitional period in baseball history. York's playing years coincided with the post-World War I era, a time when baseball was beginning to evolve both in terms of talent and tactics, moving away from the deadball era style of play. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, York's role as a pitcher during this transformative time in the sport remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His contributions, while modest, were significant in a league that was beginning to embrace more dynamic styles of pitching and hitting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	11	42	12	4	1	1	143.3	183	85	5	68	59	5.34	0

Career ERA 5.34 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 47.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1919	PHA	AL	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	4.3	13	12	5	2	24.92	—	0.0
1921	CHC	NL	5	9	40	10	4	1	1	139.0	170	73	63	57	4.73	4.02 (-18%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	40	2	5	1	0	0	5	0	1	13	0.125	0.167	0.150	0.317	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 60.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.317 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 55.4% 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
1919	PHA	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHC	NL	40	39	2	5	1	0	0	5	0	1	12	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	1	23	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	PHA	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1921	CHN	P	40	0	1	22	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42