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Jim Russell

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1942-1951 (1942-1951)
Proper Name
James William Russell
Positions
OF (942) ... 1B (11)
Positions
OF - 1B
Height / Weight
6-1 / 181
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
October 1,1918
Death Date
November 24,1987   Age:  69.054
MLB Debut
April 21,1950
MLBAM ID
121568
Retrosheet#
russj102
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career35955549596742859.267.760

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1942Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT-23OF51421000000140000011501.071.133.071.204.000.000.0006.6726.674.000.00
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3224OF146533791381911444120776713001319161434104.259.354.358.712.000.099.00012.5410.910.87133.25
1944Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3225OF15258010918134148666079635000826766456125.312.399.460.859.000.148.00011.909.490.8072.50
1945Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3226OF14651088145248127715071405300722158944101.284.377.433.810.000.149.00012.056.790.5642.50
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3227OF14651668143296850110675426001120859143100.277.362.403.765.000.126.00011.349.140.8164.50
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1728OF128478681212188517063582500121825483784.253.343.381.724.000.128.00011.5010.580.9259.75
1948Boston BravesNLMLBBSN529OF893224485181954404631330081323742857.264.361.410.771.000.146.00012.308.290.6735.78
1949Boston BravesNLMLBBSN530OF1304155796221854306468250091444863165.231.337.347.684.000.116.00013.1713.991.0651.88
1950Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO3731OF77214374982103210313610006912462029.229.329.425.754.000.196.00012.6014.631.1621.40
1951Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO3732OF161320000000461000201800.000.278.000.278.308.000.00022.2233.331.500.00
1942MLBTotal--PIT------51421000000140000011501.071.133.071.205.071.000.1006.6726.674.00NL1942
1943MLBTotal--PIT------146533791381911444120776713001319161434104.259.354.358.712.266.099.29012.5410.910.87133.25NL1943
1944MLBTotal--PIT------15258010918134148666079635000826766456125.312.399.460.859.295.148.34011.909.490.8072.50NL1944
1945MLBTotal--PIT------14651088145248127715071405300722158944101.284.377.433.810.318.149.29012.056.790.5642.50NL1945
1946MLBTotal--PIT------14651668143296850110675426001120859143100.277.362.403.765.277.126.29711.349.140.8164.50NL1946
1947MLBTotal--PIT------128478681212188517063582500121825483784.253.343.381.723.274.128.27411.5010.580.9259.75NL1947
1948MLBTotal--BSN------893224485181954404631330081323742857.264.361.410.771.301.146.27012.308.290.6735.78NL1948
1949MLBTotal--BSN------1304155796221854306468250091444863165.231.337.347.684.277.116.26013.1713.991.0651.88NL1949
1950MLBTotal--BRO------77214374982103210313610006912462029.229.329.425.755.346.196.23212.6014.631.1621.40NL1950
1951MLBTotal--BRO------161320000000461000201800.000.278.000.278.308.000.00022.2233.331.50NL1951
Tot:MLB (10 yrs)MLB1035359555495917551674285905034272225007614374145293666.267.360.400.760.289.133.28812.1410.300.8553.66
Tot:NL (10 yrs)NL1035359555495917551674285905034272225007614374145293666.267.360.400.760.289.133.28812.1410.300.8553.66

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1942Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB23OF3--120001212001.0004.00.000.002.060.09
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB24OF134--285163330430100.9902.20.000.0087.091.82
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB241B6--380033838001.0006.30.000.003.94.12
1944Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB25OF149--345205737036500.9862.40.000.0097.498.01
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1942Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2366815-5Frankie Frischdnq
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2480744-146Frankie Frischdnq
1944Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2590632-152Frankie Frischdnq
1945Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2682724-146Frankie Frischdnq
1946Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2763917-146Frankie Frisch, Virgil Davisdnq
1947Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2862927-128Billy Herman, Bill Burwelldnq
1948Boston BravesNLMLBBSN2991621-89Billy SouthworthLost World Series (Indians)
1949Boston BravesNLMLBBSN3075794-130Billy Southworth, Johnny Cooneydnq
1950Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO3189652-77Burt Shottondnq
1951Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO3297602-16Chuck Dressendnq
10 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1949-12-24Traded from Boston Braves with Ed Sauer to Brooklyn Dodgers for Luis OlmoBrooklyn DodgersNoHist
1947-11-18Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates with Bill Salkeld and Al Lyons to Boston Braves for Johnny Hopp and Danny MurtaughBoston BravesNoHist
1941-10-13Selected from Memphis (Southern Association) byPittsburgh Pirates in Minor League 5 DraftPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1941-08-01Unknown transactionNoHist
1939-01-01Selected from Beaver Falls (Pennsylvania State Association) by St. Louis Browns in Minor League DraftSt. Louis BrownsNoHist
5 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
80
Power
81
Contact
51
XBH
78
RBIs
66
Runs
67
Hitting
65
Durability
67
Team
.518

[Career Highlights]

[1942]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
[1943]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Triples, Stolen Bases, Walks, Strikeouts, Walks Percentage
[1944]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished 29th in NL-MVP voting with 1 point ... Finished top 10 in NL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Plate Appearances, Runs, Hits, Total Bases, Triples, Walks, Strikeouts, Hit By Pitch, Extra Base Hits, Walks Percentage
[1945]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Stolen Bases, Hit By Pitch, Isolated Power, Walks Percentage
[1946]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Played, Doubles, Stolen Bases, Isolated Power
[1947]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Triples
[1948]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB)
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