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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 runs (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 hits (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 strikeouts and a 3.62 ERA in 117 innings.

Jimmy Ryan died in Chicago, Illinois at age 60.

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