Jim O'Rourke
James Patrick O'Rourke
Born: June 22, 1937
Walla Walla, WA US
Deceased: November 1, 2021
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: LF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Career: 1959-1962
Major League Statistics
Jim O'Rourke compiled a career batting average of .247 with 36 home runs and 177 RBI in his 394-game career with the Tulsa Oilers, Memphis Chicks, Rochester Red Wings, Lancaster Red Roses and Portsmouth-Norfolk Tides. He began playing during the 1959 season and last took the field during the 1962 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | 44 | 165 | 146 | 24 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 28 | .274 | .354 | .432 | .785 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Memphis Chicks | 89 | 350 | 305 | 32 | 77 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 4 | 37 | 59 | .252 | .339 | .351 | .690 | 107 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1960 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | 14 | 58 | 52 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .269 | .345 | .462 | .806 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1961 | A | EL | Lancaster Red Roses | 135 | 557 | 476 | 74 | 127 | 22 | 6 | 17 | 71 | 15 | 59 | 123 | .267 | .344 | .445 | .790 | 212 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 4 | ||
| 1962 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | 47 | 201 | 169 | 22 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 35 | .219 | .328 | .385 | .713 | 65 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1962 | A | SALL2 | Portsmouth-Norfolk Tides | 64 | 225 | 196 | 29 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 28 | 51 | .189 | .290 | .321 | .612 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Totals | 394 | 1557 | 1345 | 191 | 332 | 60 | 17 | 36 | 177 | 25 | 0 | 174 | 309 | .247 | .334 | .397 | .731 | 534 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 13 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | LF | 43 | 52 | 4 | 5 | 1 | .918 | 1.302 |
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Memphis Chicks | OF | 84 | 167 | 6 | 7 | 0 | .961 | 2.060 |
| 1960 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | LF | 13 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .950 | 1.462 |
| 1961 | A | EL | Lancaster Red Roses | OF | 133 | 281 | 13 | 19 | 1 | .939 | 2.211 |
| 1962 | A | SALL2 | Portsmouth-Norfolk Tides | OF | 57 | 99 | 6 | 8 | 2 | .929 | 1.842 |
| 1962 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | OF | 43 | 91 | 5 | 2 | 1 | .980 | 2.233 |
| Totals | 373 | 707 | 36 | 42 | 5 | .946 | 1.992 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | AA | Texas League | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1960 | AA | Texas League | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1960 | AA | Southern Association | Memphis Chicks | SLN | ||
| 1960 | AAA | International League | Rochester Red Wings | SLN | ||
| 1961 | A | Eastern League | Lancaster Red Roses | SLN | ||
| 1962 | A | South Atlantic League | Portsmouth-Norfolk Tides | SLN | ||
| 1962 | AA | Texas League | Tulsa Oilers | SLN |
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