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Did jimmie foxx ever pitch

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Yes he did. In 1945 he played for the Phillies. The league was depleated by WWII and the Phillies had real bad pitching anyway so the manager asked if he would pitch. Jimmie didn't think he could go a whole game but gave it a try. He actually had a no hitter through 5 but as soon as he gave up a hit in the 6th they yanked him. He pitched about 23 innings in all that year and started two games.

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What is jimmie foxx's lifetime batting average?

In regular season MLB games, Jimmie Foxx hit .325


Did Jimmie Foxx enter the HOF as a Boston Red Sox?

According to Wikipedia, Jimmie Foxx wore a Red Sox cap at his induction ceremony in 1951.


What were baseball player Jimmie Foxx's total batting stats for 1934?

In 1934, Jimmie Foxx played in 150 games, all for the Philadelphia Athletics, and batting in all of them. He had 539 at bats, getting 180 hits, for a .334 batting average, with 1 sacrifice hit, 0 sacrifice flies, and 130 runs batted in. He was walked 111 times, and was hit by the pitch 1 time. He struck out 75 times. He hit 28 doubles, 6 triples, and 44 home runs.


Who led the Major Leagues in home runs in 1933?

Jimmie Foxx led the Major Leagues in 1933 with 48 home runs for Philadelphia.


What were some of the modern batting stats for baseball player Jimmie Foxx in 1932?

In 1932, Jimmie Foxx played for the Philadelphia Athletics. On Base Percentage (OBP) is considered by many to be a better measure of a great hitter than the Batting Average. It is calculated with the formula (Hits + Walks + Hit by Pitch) / (At Bats + Walks + Hit by Pitch + Sacrifice Flies). In 1932, Jimmie Foxx had 585 at bats, 213 hits, 116 walks, and was hit by the pitch 0 times. Sacrifice flies weren't counted before 1954. That gives him an On Base Percentage of .469. Slugging Percentage (SLG) is a popular measure of a batter's power. It is calculated as (Total Bases) / (At Bats). Another way to look at it is (Singles + 2 x Doubles + 3 x Triples + 4 x Home Runs) / (At Bats). In 1932, Jimmie Foxx had 585 at bats, and hit 113 singles, 33 doubles, 9 triples, and 58 home runs, for a .749 slugging percentage. Being able to get on base and to hit for power are two of the most important offensive skills in baseball, so the On Base Percentage and Slugging Percentage are often added together. On-base plus slugging (OPS) is a sabermetric baseball statistic. The best hitters in Major League Baseball can achieve an OPS of .900 or higher. In 1932, Jimmie Foxx had a .469 On Base Percentage and a .749 Slugging Percentage for an OPS of 1.218. Runs Created (RC) is a baseball statistic invented by Bill James to estimate the number of runs a hitter contributes to his team. There are a number of formulas used to calculate it. One of the simplest is (On Base Percentage) × (Total Bases). In 1932, Jimmie Foxx had a .469 On Base Percentage and 438 Total Bases for 205.57 Runs Created.

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Jimmie Foxx's birth name is James Emory Foxx.


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Jimmie Foxx was born on October 22, 1907.


When was Jimmie Foxx born?

Jimmie Foxx was born on October 22, 1907.


When did Jimmie Foxx die?

Jimmie Foxx died on July 21, 1967 at the age of 59.


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In regular season MLB games, Jimmie Foxx hit .325


When and where did baseball player Jimmie Foxx die?

Jimmie Foxx died July 21, 1967, in Miami, FL, USA.


When and where was baseball player Jimmie Foxx born?

Jimmie Foxx was born October 22, 1907, in Sudlersville, MD, USA.


Was Jimmie Foxx married?

Yes, he was.


Is the name Jimmie Foxx copyrighted?

No


How old is Jimmie Foxx?

Jimmie Foxx was born on October 22, 1907 and died on July 21, 1967. Jimmie Foxx would have been 59 years old at the time of death or 107 years old today.


Did Jimmie Foxx enter the HOF as a Boston Red Sox?

According to Wikipedia, Jimmie Foxx wore a Red Sox cap at his induction ceremony in 1951.