Jim Breazeale, baseball player, 1969-1978

Jim Breazeale

Born: 10/3/1949 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 3/13/2025 in Bay City, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-13 | Final Game: 1978-07-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Leo Breazeale

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Biography

Jim Breazeale, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1969 until his retirement in 1978. Over the course of his career, Breazeale participated in 89 games, showcasing his power-hitting ability with a total of 40 hits, including 9 home runs. He accumulated 33 RBIs, contributing to his teams during critical moments, although he finished his career with a batting average of .223. Notably, Breazeale did not record any stolen bases, indicating his role was more focused on power hitting than speed on the base paths. Breazeale’s playing years fell within a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was evolving with increased emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Despite the challenges of competing in the era, Breazeale established himself as a valuable contributor to his teams, leaving a mark as a player who could deliver key hits and home runs during his time on the field. His career, while not widely celebrated, reflects the hard work and dedication of many players who contributed to the fabric of Major League Baseball during the 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 179 20 40 5 0 9 33 0 16 25 0.223 0.284 0.402 0.686 57.7

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — near 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
1969 ATL NL 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL NL 10 21 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL NL 52 85 10 21 2 0 5 17 0 6 12 0.247 .243 (+1%) .310 (-4%) .353 (+26%) .664 (+12%) 141.4
1978 CHW AL 25 72 8 15 3 0 3 13 0 8 10 0.208 .257 (-19%) .323 (-12%) .378 (-1%) .702 (-6%) -83.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 40 35 279 8 2 24
3B 1 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 ATL 1B 1 0 5 0 1 0
1971 ATL 1B 4 4 31 2 0 3
1972 ATL 1B 16 12 119 3 0 11
1972 ATL 3B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1978 CHA 1B 19 19 124 3 1 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 41
Designated Hitter 4