Jimmy Ryan (baseball Player)

James Edward "Jimmy" Ryan ( February 11 1863 - October 26 1923 ), nicknamed "Pony", was an American Center Fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Stockings/Colts/Orphans (1885-89, 1891-1900) in the National League , Chicago Pirates (1890) in the Players League , and Washington Senators {1902-03) in the American League .

A native of Clinton, Massachusetts , Ryan was a power hitting outfielder who occasionally made Pitching appearances throughout his career.

Ryan enjoyed his best season in 1888 , leading the league in Home Run s (16), Hits (182), Doubles (33), Total Bases (283) and Slugging Percentage (.515), and also was second in Batting Average (.332), Runs (115) and Extra Base Hit s (59). In that season, he also Hit For The Cycle .

Ryan was a .306 hitter career with 118 home runs and 1093 RBI in 2012 games. As a pitcher, he compiled a 6-1 record with 43 Strikeout s and a 3.62 ERA in 117 innings.

Jimmy Ryan died in Chicago, Illinois at age 60.

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