Jimmy Zinn

Born: 1/31/1895 in Benton, AR, USA

Died: 2/26/1991 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-04 | Final Game: 1929-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Edward Zinn

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Biography

Jimmy Zinn was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 until his retirement in 1929. Born in 1895, Zinn's career unfolded during a transformative period for the sport, as baseball was transitioning away from the deadball era and witnessing the emergence of more offensive-minded play. Over the course of his career, Zinn compiled a record of 13-16, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of the era. Zinn finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3, which reflects the competitive nature of pitching during the late 1910s and 1920s. He recorded a total of 108 strikeouts and contributed significantly to his teams, securing 7 saves. While Zinn may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game were marked by a solid performance and an unwavering commitment to his craft, making him a respected figure among baseball enthusiasts of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	16	66	26	15	2	7	299.0	390	143	15	80	108	4.30	0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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	1	3	5	3	2	0	0	25.7	38	18	10	9	6.31	3.09 (-105%)	-330.3
1920	PIT	NL	1	1	6	3	2	0	0	31.0	32	12	5	18	3.48	3.45 (-1%)	307.2
1921	PIT	NL	7	6	32	9	5	1	4	127.3	159	52	30	49	3.68	4.02 (+9%)	1844.2
1922	PIT	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	1	9.7	11	2	2	3	1.86	4.18 (+55%)	0.0
1929	CLE	AL	4	6	18	11	6	1	2	105.3	150	59	33	29	5.04	4.60 (-10%)	-554.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	120	17	34	6	2	2	15	2	7	18	0.283	0.328	0.417	0.745	-273.1

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.727 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
1919	PHA	AL	10	13	2	4	0	0	1	3	1	1	1	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	PIT	NL	8	15	2	3	0	1	0	1	0	1	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	PIT	NL	33	49	6	11	2	0	0	3	1	1	10	0.224	—	—	—	—	-273.1
1922	PIT	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	CLE	AL	20	42	7	16	4	1	1	8	0	4	2	0.381	—	—	—	—	0.0