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'''James Evans "Grasshopper Jim" Whitney''' (November 10, 1857 – May 21, 1891) was a professional [[baseball player]]. He was a right-handed [[pitcher]] over parts of ten seasons (1881–1890) with the [[Atlanta Braves|Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters]], [[Kansas City Cowboys (National League)|Kansas City Cowboys]], [[Washington Nationals (1886-1889)|Washington Nationals]], [[Indianapolis Hoosiers (National League)|Indianapolis Hoosiers]] and [[Philadelphia Athletics (American Association)|Philadelphia Athletics (AA)]]. He was the [[National League]] [[strikeout]] champion in 1883 with the [[Atlanta Braves|Boston Beaneaters]]. For his career, he compiled a 191–204 record in 413 appearances, with a 2.97 ERA and 1571 [[strikeout]]s. |
'''James Evans "Grasshopper Jim" Whitney''' (November 10, 1857 – May 21, 1891) was a professional [[baseball player]]. He was a right-handed [[pitcher]] over parts of ten seasons (1881–1890) with the [[Atlanta Braves|Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters]], [[Kansas City Cowboys (National League)|Kansas City Cowboys]], [[Washington Nationals (1886-1889)|Washington Nationals]], [[Indianapolis Hoosiers (National League)|Indianapolis Hoosiers]] and [[Philadelphia Athletics (American Association)|Philadelphia Athletics (AA)]]. He was the [[National League]] [[strikeout]] champion in 1883 with the [[Atlanta Braves|Boston Beaneaters]]. For his career, he compiled a 191–204 record in 413 appearances, with a 2.97 ERA and 1571 [[strikeout]]s. |
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During his five seasons with the Boston franchise (now the [[Atlanta Braves]]) he ranks 4th in franchise history in [[earned run average|ERA]] (2.49), 3rd in [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]] (1.082), 9th in [[innings pitched]] (2263{{fraction|2|3}}), 8th in strikeouts (1157), 9th in games started (254), 4th in [[complete game]]s (242), 1st in strikeout to walk ratio (5.03), 7th in losses (121), and 2nd in [[wild pitch]]es (162). |
During his five seasons with the Boston franchise (now the [[Atlanta Braves]]) he ranks 4th in franchise history in [[earned run average|ERA]] (2.49), 3rd in [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]] (1.082), 9th in [[innings pitched]] (2263{{fraction|2|3}}), 8th in strikeouts (1157), 9th in games started (254), 4th in [[complete game]]s (242), 1st in strikeout to walk ratio (5.03), 7th in losses (121), and 2nd in [[wild pitch]]es (162). |
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| Jim Whitney | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 10, 1857 Conklin, New York | |
| Died: May 21, 1891 (aged 33) Binghamton, New York | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| May 2, 1881, for the Boston Red Caps | |
| Last appearance | |
| July 16, 1890, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 191–204 |
| Earned run average | 2.97 |
| Strikeouts | 1,571 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
James Evans "Grasshopper Jim" Whitney (November 10, 1857 – May 21, 1891) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1881–1890) with the Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters, Kansas City Cowboys, Washington Nationals, Indianapolis Hoosiers and Philadelphia Athletics (AA). He was the National League strikeout champion in 1883 with the Boston Beaneaters. For his career, he compiled a 191–204 record in 413 appearances, with a 2.97 ERA and 1571 strikeouts.
During his five seasons with the Boston franchise (now the Atlanta Braves) he ranks 4th in franchise history in ERA (2.49), 3rd in WHIP (1.082), 9th in innings pitched (22632⁄3), 8th in strikeouts (1157), 9th in games started (254), 4th in complete games (242), 1st in strikeout to walk ratio (5.03), 7th in losses (121), and 2nd in wild pitches (162).
He was born in Conklin, New York and later died in Binghamton, New York at the age of 33.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball saves champions
- List of Major League Baseball strikeout champions
- List of Major League Baseball wins champions
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- 1857 births
- 1891 deaths
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from New York
- Boston Red Caps players
- Boston Beaneaters players
- Kansas City Cowboys (NL) players
- Indianapolis Hoosiers (NL) players
- Philadelphia Athletics (AA) players
- National League strikeout champions
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- People from Broome County, New York
- Binghamton Cricket players
- Omaha Green Stockings players
- San Francisco Athletics players
- San Francisco Knickerbockers players
- Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
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