James Ashcraft
James Edward Ashcraft
Born: April 27, 1924
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: LF, P
Bats: Left
Throws:
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170
Career: 1942-1950
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James Ashcraft compiled a career batting average of .223 with 6 home runs and 12 RBI in his 138-game career with the Wichita Falls Spudders/Big Spring Pirates, Greenville Majors, Henderson Oilers, Gladewater Bears, Longview Texans, Gainesville Owls, Lawton Giants and Lake Charles Lakers. He began playing during the 1942 season and last took the field during the 1950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | D | WTNM | Wichita Falls Spudders/Big Spring Pirates | 45 | 178 | 178 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 1 | .208 | .208 | .298 | .506 | 53 | |||||||||||
| 1946 | C | ETXL | Greenville Majors | 46 | 188 | 166 | 18 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 12 | .193 | .272 | .223 | .495 | 37 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| 1948 | C | ETXL | (+) Gladewater Bears | 133 | 520 | 520 | 147 | 18 | 6 | 3 | .283 | .283 | .358 | .640 | 186 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | C | ETXL | (+) Henderson Oilers | 133 | 520 | 520 | 147 | 18 | 6 | 3 | .283 | .283 | .358 | .640 | 186 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | C | ETXL | (+) Henderson Oilers | 112 | 408 | 408 | 116 | 16 | 3 | 4 | .284 | .284 | .368 | .652 | 150 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | C | ETXL | (+) Longview Texans | 112 | 408 | 408 | 116 | 16 | 3 | 4 | .284 | .284 | .368 | .652 | 150 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | D | SOSL | Lawton Giants | 28 | 111 | 111 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .279 | .279 | .423 | .703 | 47 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | C | GULF3 | Lake Charles Lakers | 19 | 83 | 83 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .241 | .241 | .349 | .590 | 29 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 138 | 560 | 538 | 18 | 120 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 12 | .223 | .248 | .309 | .557 | 166 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | D | WTNM | Wichita Falls Spudders/Big Spring Pirates | OF | 45 | 89 | 9 | 9 | .916 | 2.178 | |
| 1946 | C | ETXL | Greenville Majors | LF | 43 | 74 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .964 | 1.860 |
| Totals | 88 | 163 | 15 | 12 | 0 | .937 | 2.023 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | D | West Texas-New Mexico League | Wichita Falls Spudders/Big Spring Pirates | |||
| 1946 | C | East Texas League | Greenville Majors | |||
| 1948 | C | Lone Star League | Henderson Oilers | |||
| 1948 | C | Lone Star League | Gladewater Bears | |||
| 1949 | C | East Texas League | Henderson Oilers | |||
| 1949 | B | Big State League | Gainesville Owls | |||
| 1949 | C | East Texas League | Longview Texans | |||
| 1950 | D | Sooner State League | Lawton Giants | NY1 | ||
| 1950 | C | Gulf Coast League | Lake Charles Lakers |
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