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James York Notable

b. November 1, 1892 · Philadelphia Athletics 1919, Chicago Cubs 1921

James York divided three seasons between two clubs as a pitcher: the Philadelphia Athletics from 1919, then the Chicago Cubs through 1921.

He went 5 and 11 with a 5.34 earned run average, pitching 143 innings in 42 games. He struck out 59 and threw 1 shutouts. Across 42 games he batted .125, with 5 hits and 2 runs. He finished with 1 double.

He was born in West Fork, AR, USA on November 1, 1892, and died on April 9, 1961. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1919 PHA 2100 000 0010 .000
1921 CHC 403925 100 51120 .128
Career 424025 100 51130 .125

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1919 PHA 0222 04.113 125224.92
1921 CHC 594010 1139.0170 7363574.73
Career 5114212 1143.1183 856859 5.34

On this day & linked events

1892

Born November 1, 1892

West Fork, AR, USA

1961

Died April 9, 1961