Jim Beswick

Born: 2/12/1958 in Wilkinsburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-08-09 | Final Game: 1978-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James William Beswick

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Biography

Jim Beswick, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning from 1978 to 1978. As a position player, Beswick's time in the big leagues was limited to 17 games, during which he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .050. Despite not achieving notable offensive statistics, his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges many players faced during an era characterized by fierce competition and the evolving landscape of the game. Beswick's career, though short, serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspire to reach the highest level of their sport. The late 1970s were a transformative period in baseball, marked by changes in player development and the increasing influence of analytics in evaluating talent. While his statistics may not highlight a prolific career, Jim Beswick's participation in Major League Baseball remains a testament to his dedication to the sport and the dreams of many aspiring players who strive to make an impact at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	20	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.050	0.095	0.050	0.145	0.0

Career AVG .050 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 80.6% below league average.

Career OBP .095 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career SLG .050 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 86.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.145 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 79.3% 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
1978	SDP	NL	17	20	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	2	8	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	SDN	OF	6	2	8	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	2
Right Field	4