What is Jim Whitney's middle name?
Evans
What is Jim Whitney's full name?
James Evans Whitney
Jim Whitney nickname(s):
Grasshopper Jim
Jim Whitney date of birth:
November 10, 1857
How old was Jim Whitney when died?
33
Where was Jim Whitney born?
Conklin, NY
When did Jim Whitney die?
May 21, 1891
Where did Jim Whitney die?
Binghamton, NY
How tall is Jim Whitney?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Jim Whitney weigh?
172 lbs (78.0 kg)
What is Jim Whitney nationality?
American
What is Jim Whitney's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
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.