Jim Britton, baseball player, 1967-1971

Jim Britton

Born: 3/25/1944 in North Tonawanda, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-20 | Final Game: 1971-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: James Allan Britton

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Biography

Jim Britton, born in 1944, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 until 1971. Known for his solid performance on the mound, Britton played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the end of the deadball era and the increasing commercialization of the game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 13 wins and 16 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 148 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters. Britton's contributions to his teams extended beyond just his pitching, as he also recorded 4 saves throughout his career, demonstrating his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. While his career spanned just a few seasons, his presence on the mound and his performance during this dynamic era of baseball left an impact that resonates with fans and historians alike. Jim Britton's journey through the league reflects the spirit of competition and the evolution of pitching in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 16 76 30 4 3 4 237.0 214 106 23 112 148 4.03 0

Career ERA 4.03 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 19.8% worse than 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
1967 ATL NL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 13.3 15 9 2 4 6.07 3.30 (-84%) -346.1
1968 ATL NL 4 6 34 9 2 2 3 90.0 81 31 34 61 3.10 2.98 (-4%) 1393.4
1969 ATL NL 7 5 24 13 2 1 1 88.0 69 37 49 60 3.78 3.61 (-5%) -1522.7
1971 WSN NL 2 3 16 6 0 0 0 45.7 49 29 27 23 5.72 3.47 (-65%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 55 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 21 0.127 0.127 0.145 0.273 0.0

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .127 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career SLG .145 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.670 across their career seasons — 59.3% 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
1967 ATL NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 ATL NL 34 21 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1969 ATL NL 24 21 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1971 WSN NL 16 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
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
1969 NLCS ATL 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 0.3 0 0 1 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1969 NLCS ATL 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 76 30 7 33 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 ATL P 2 2 2 1 1 0
1968 ATL P 34 9 2 16 0 1
1969 ATL P 24 13 1 12 1 0
1971 MON P 16 6 2 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 76