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Standard Batting

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
194519NENN210343078100223.267.333.300.633789010/879
194620NENN257255223385652228225.251.327.318.6458071070*8/9
194721NENN250205173313241111230.185.309.237.546504111*8
194822NENN254233204355175217427.250.341.363.7031037411*8AS,AS
4 Yrs1717276301111471785581085.233.326.310.636781952100
162 Game Avg.162689597105139168555981.233.326.310.6367818529

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Wilkes born?

Jimmy Wilkes was born on October 1, 1925.

Where was Jimmy Wilkes born?

Jimmy Wilkes was born in Philadelphia, PA.

How tall was Jimmy Wilkes?

Jimmy Wilkes was 5-6 (168 cm) tall.

How much did Jimmy Wilkes weigh when playing?

Jimmy Wilkes weighed 150 lbs (68 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Jimmy Wilkes play?

Jimmy Wilkes played 4 seasons.

Is Jimmy Wilkes in the Hall of Fame?

Jimmy Wilkes has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Jimmy Wilkes play?

Jimmy Wilkes was a Centerfielder.

How many hits did Jimmy Wilkes have?

Jimmy Wilkes had 147 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Jimmy Wilkes have?

Jimmy Wilkes had 5 home runs over his career.

What was Jimmy Wilkes' average?

Jimmy Wilkes had a .233 average over his career.

How many teams has Jimmy Wilkes played for?

Jimmy Wilkes played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

How many World Series has Jimmy Wilkes won?

Jimmy Wilkes won 1 World Series.

When did Jimmy Wilkes retire?

Jimmy Wilkes last played in 1948.

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