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Jimmy Grant Notable

b. October 6, 1918 · Chicago White Sox 1942–1943, Cleveland Indians 1943–1944

Jimmy Grant divided three seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Chicago White Sox from 1942, then the Cleveland Indians through 1944.

Across 146 games he batted .246, with 87 hits and 38 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 16 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 70 games at third base, with 151 assists and 22 errors. He turned 14 double plays.

He was born in Racine, WI, USA on October 6, 1918, and died on July 8, 1970. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1942 CHW 123606 110 1560 .167
1943 CHW/CLE 732192654 1124 2322414 .247
1944 CLE 61991227 431 1211201 .273
Career 1463543887 1665 3638675 .246

On this day & linked events

1918

Born October 6, 1918

Racine, WI, USA

1970

Died July 8, 1970