Jumbo Latham
Positions: First Baseman, Second Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-8, 164lb (173cm, 74kg)
Born: September 6, 1852 in Utica, NY us
Died: May 26, 1914 in Utica, NY
Buried: Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, NY
High School: South Street HS (Utica, NY)
Debut: April 19, 1875 (Age 22-225d, 245th in major league history)
Last Game: October 11, 1884 (Age 32-035d)
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1875 season
Full Name: George Warren Latham
Nicknames: Jumbo
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
1.6
AB
1431
H
353
HR
0
BA
.247
R
209
RBI
101
SB
6
OBP
.266
SLG
.295
OPS
.561
OPS+
82
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