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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH SF Pos Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 0.2 9 13 12 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 .417 .462 .500 .962 159 .458 159 6 0 0 0 /13
1 Yr 0.2 9 13 12 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 .417 .462 .500 .962 159 .458 159 6 0 0 0 /13
162 Game Avg 3.1 162 234 216 54 90 18 0 0 36 0 18 .417 .462 .500 .962 159 .458 159 108 0 0 0

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 13 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.2 0 2 0.2 .519 .501 0.2 0.0 2 /13
1 Yr 13 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.2 0 2 0.2 .519 .501 0.2 0.0 2 /13
162 Game Avg 234 20 0 0 -2 -1 38 3.1 0 38 3.1 .519 .501 3.2 -0.2 40

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 13 .458 159 .417 .083 0.0 7.7 50.0 /13
1 Yr 13 .458 159 .417 .083 0.0 7.7 50.0 /13
MLB Average .321 100 .271 .090 0.9 8.7 32.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jim Elam born?

Jim Elam was born on June 6, 1920.

Where was Jim Elam born?

Jim Elam was born in Midlothian, VA.

How tall was Jim Elam?

Jim Elam was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Jim Elam weigh when playing?

Jim Elam weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Jim Elam play?

Jim Elam played 1 season.

Is Jim Elam in the Hall of Fame?

Jim Elam has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Jim Elam play?

Jim Elam was a Pitcher and First Baseman.

How many strikeouts did Jim Elam have?

Jim Elam had 12 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Jim Elam played for?

Jim Elam played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

When did Jim Elam retire?

Jim Elam last played in 1943.

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