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Jim Curtiss

Jim Curtiss Notable

b. December 27, 1861 · Cincinnati Reds 1891, Washington Statesmen 1891

Jim Curtiss divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a center fielder: the Cincinnati Reds from 1891, then the Washington Statesmen through 1891.

Across 56 games he batted .261, with 55 hits and 28 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 6 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 56 games in the outfield, with 94 putouts and 22 errors.

He was born in Coldwater, MI, USA on December 27, 1861, and died on February 14, 1945. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1891 CIN/WAS 562112855 651 2522355 .261
Career 562112855 651 2522355 .261

On this day & linked events

1861

Born December 27, 1861

Coldwater, MI, USA

1945

Died February 14, 1945

Image: Goodwin & Company, public domain