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Athletics Franchise · 1958

Jim Small

Outfield1 season1958

Biography

Jim Small was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born March 8, 1937 in Portland, OR. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 180 pounds, Jim Small debuted on June 22, 1955 and last played on September 27, 1958.

Over 108 major-league games, Jim Small batted .270 with 38 hits, 0 home runs, and 10 RBI in 141 at-bats.

Every one of Jim's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
March 8, 1937
Birthplace
Portland, OR
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Height / Weight
6' 2", 180 lb
MLB Debut
June 22, 1955
Final Game
September 27, 1958
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 108 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
1081412238620101022.270.318.340.658
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1955Detroit Tigers124000.000
1956Detroit Tigers589129010.319
1957Detroit Tigers3642900.214
1958Kansas City Athletics24000.000

Season-by-Season

1958Kansas City AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jim Small appears across the 1958 season (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jim Small played 2 games with 0 hits and 0 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jim Small.

Alex KellnerJoe DemaestriHarry SimpsonHector LopezRay HerbertTom GormanVic PowerBill Tuttle

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jim Small play?
Jim Small was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.
When did Jim Small play for the Athletics?
Jim Small appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1958.
Where was Jim Small born?
Jim Small was born on March 8, 1937 in Portland, OR.
What were Jim Small's MLB career stats?
Over 108 MLB games, Jim Small hit .270 with 38 hits, 0 home runs, and 10 RBI.

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