James Charles Wasdell (May 15, 1914 – August 6, 1983) was an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for all or portions of 11 seasons between 1937 and 1947 for the Washington Senators, Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians. The Cleveland native threw and batted left-handed and was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 185 pounds (84 kg).
Wasdell helped the Dodgers win the 1941 National League pennant. Appearing in 94 games, including 46 as a starting outfielder, Wasdell batted .298 in 287 plate appearances, collecting 79 hits. In the World Series, he appeared in three games, with five at bats; his only hit was a double off Atley Donald of the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of Game 5, the Series' final contest. The Yankees defeated the Dodgers, four games to one.
In 11 MLB seasons, Wasdell played in 888 games and had 2,866 at bats, 339 runs, 782 hits, 109 doubles, 34 triples, 29 home runs, 341 runs batted in, 29 stolen bases, 243 walks, .273 batting average, .332 on-base percentage, .365 slugging percentage, 1,046 total bases and 39 sacrifice hits. Defensively, he recorded a .981 fielding percentage playing primarily at first base and at all three outfield positions. Including minor league service, Wasdell played for 15 seasons (1935–1950) in Organized Baseball.
He died in New Port Richey, Florida at the age of 69.
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Some of their strengths
Jimmy Wasdell has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Sophisticated, Passionate, Trustworthy, Physical, Intellectual, Independent, and Optimistic.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jimmy Wasdell is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jimmy Wasdell well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jimmy Wasdell as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Charismatic and Instinctual
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jimmy Wasdell is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jimmy Wasdell tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Jimmy Wasdell's challenges
While Jimmy Wasdell has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Jimmy Wasdell can be Rebellious, Emotional, Aggressive, Stubborn, Idle, Emotionally Distant, and Difficult.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Jimmy Wasdell's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Jimmy Wasdell must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Domineering and Impatient
Jimmy Wasdell is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Jimmy Wasdell also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
