Jim Archer

Born: 5/25/1932 in Max Meadows, VA, USA

Died: 9/9/2019 in Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-30 | Final Game: 1962-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James William Archer

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Biography

Jim Archer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1932, who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 until 1962. Over the course of his brief career, Archer appeared in a total of 25 games, compiling a win-loss record of 9-16. He showcased his skills on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94 and recorded 122 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Additionally, he notched 5 saves, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games. Archer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While his tenure was relatively short, Archer's contributions on the mound reflected the competitive nature of the early 1960s, a time when pitchers were often tasked with facing a diverse range of batting talent. Though he did not achieve prolonged stardom, Archer's performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and triumphs experienced by players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	16	57	28	9	2	5	233.0	244	102	19	70	122	3.94	0

Career ERA 3.94 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1961	KC1	AL	9	15	39	27	9	2	5	205.3	204	73	60	110	3.20	4.03 (+21%)	4695.9
1962	KC1	AL	0	1	18	1	0	0	0	27.7	40	29	10	12	9.43	3.96 (-139%)	-1834.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	64	2	5	1	0	0	4	0	2	19	0.078	0.104	0.094	0.198	-846.2

Career AVG .078 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.

Career OBP .104 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career SLG .094 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.198 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 72.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1961	KC1	AL	39	63	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	2	19	0.063	.258 (-75%)	.328 (-72%)	.399 (-80%)	.727 (-77%)	-846.2
1962	KC1	AL	18	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	57	28	8	39	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	KC1	P	39	27	6	36	2	2
1962	KC1	P	18	1	2	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	57