Jim Barr

Born: 2/10/1948 in Lynwood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-31 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Leland Barr

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Biography

Jim Barr was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1971 until 1983, establishing himself as a reliable arm in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 101 wins and 112 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Barr recorded a total of 741 strikeouts and secured 12 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher during an era marked by a transition in offensive strategies. Barr's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with pitchers facing increasingly powerful hitters. His consistent performance on the mound contributed to his teams' successes, making him a significant figure in the league. With a keen understanding of pitching mechanics and strategy, Barr was able to compete effectively against some of the best lineups of his time, cementing his legacy as a skilled pitcher in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
101	112	454	252	64	20	12	2065.3	2170	816	161	469	741	3.56	0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 3.72 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
1971	SFG	NL	1	1	17	0	0	0	0	35.3	33	14	5	16	3.57	3.47 (-3%)	-
1972	SFG	NL	8	10	44	18	8	2	2	179.0	166	57	41	86	2.87	3.26 (+12%)	-
1973	SFG	NL	11	17	41	33	8	3	2	231.3	240	98	49	88	3.81	3.75 (-2%)	-
1974	SFG	NL	13	9	44	27	11	5	2	239.7	223	73	47	84	2.74	3.63 (+24%)	-
1975	SFG	NL	13	14	35	33	12	2	0	244.0	244	83	58	77	3.06	3.71 (+17%)	-
1976	SFG	NL	15	12	37	37	8	3	0	252.3	260	81	60	75	2.89	3.51 (+18%)	-
1977	SFG	NL	12	16	38	38	6	2	0	234.3	286	124	56	97	4.76	4.00 (-19%)	-
1978	SFG	NL	8	11	32	25	5	2	1	163.0	180	64	35	44	3.53	3.69 (+4%)	-
1979	LAA	AL	10	12	36	25	5	0	0	197.0	217	92	55	69	4.20	4.00 (-5%)	-
1980	LAA	AL	1	4	24	7	0	0	1	68.0	90	42	23	22	5.56	3.84 (-45%)	-
1982	SFG	NL	4	3	53	9	1	1	2	128.7	125	47	20	36	3.29	3.86 (+15%)	-
1983	SFG	NL	5	3	53	0	0	0	2	92.7	106	41	20	47	3.98	3.87 (-3%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
481	513	28	83	15	2	1	31	2	15	129	0.162	0.191	0.205	0.396	-3121.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career SLG .205 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.396 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 43.7% 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
1971	SFG	NL	17	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	SFG	NL	44	49	4	9	3	0	0	2	0	0	10	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	SFG	NL	41	66	5	10	2	0	0	1	0	1	16	0.152	.256 (-41%)	.325 (-42%)	.378 (-52%)	.703 (-47%)	-524.3
1974	SFG	NL	56	71	7	18	3	0	1	3	0	5	17	0.254	.256 (-1%)	.324 (-7%)	.369 (-8%)	.693 (-8%)	-93.4
1975	SFG	NL	38	76	5	9	1	0	0	2	0	3	24	0.118	.257 (-54%)	.327 (-54%)	.374 (-65%)	.701 (-60%)	-754.2
1976	SFG	NL	41	74	3	12	2	2	0	9	2	4	21	0.162	.255 (-37%)	.320 (-34%)	.360 (-33%)	.681 (-33%)	-426.8
1977	SFG	NL	44	76	2	10	2	0	0	9	0	2	22	0.132	.264 (-50%)	.329 (-50%)	.401 (-61%)	.730 (-56%)	-736.0
1978	SFG	NL	34	50	1	5	0	0	0	2	0	0	8	0.100	.257 (-61%)	.323 (-69%)	.378 (-74%)	.702 (-72%)	-586.3
1979	LAA	AL	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	LAA	AL	24	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	SFG	NL	53	32	1	8	1	0	0	3	0	0	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	SFG	NL	53	15	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1971	NLCS	SFN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	1	0	0	1.0	3	1	0	2	9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1971	NLCS	SFN	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	3	1	0	2	9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	454	252	148	388	26	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	SFN	P	17	0	3	9	1	0
1972	SFN	P	44	18	8	32	2	2
1973	SFN	P	41	33	19	31	0	4
1974	SFN	P	44	27	16	41	3	4
1975	SFN	P	35	33	28	48	3	2
1976	SFN	P	37	37	22	56	4	0
1977	SFN	P	38	38	13	53	5	2
1978	SFN	P	32	25	7	35	4	1
1979	CAL	P	36	25	6	41	0	5
1980	CAL	P	24	7	1	10	2	0
1982	SFN	P	53	9	15	19	1	2
1983	SFN	P	53	0	10	13	1	0