Jim Campanis, baseball player, 1966-1973

Jim Campanis

Born: 2/9/1944 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-20 | Final Game: 1973-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Alexander Campanis

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Biography

Jim Campanis was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played as a position player from 1966 until his retirement in 1973. He was primarily known for his time in the major leagues, where he appeared in 113 games. Throughout his career, Campanis recorded a total of 32 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, finishing with a batting average of .147. Despite his limited offensive production, his contributions on the field were marked by his versatility and resilience, characteristics that defined many players of his era. Campanis's career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with the integration of talent and the emergence of new playing styles. Although he faced challenges in achieving a higher batting average, his time in the league reflected the competitive nature of the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite retiring with a modest statistical record, Campanis remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, embodying the spirit of determination that resonates with players from all generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 217 13 32 6 0 4 9 0 19 49 0.147 0.218 0.230 0.449 -1053.1

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 34.4% 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
1966 LAD NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 LAD NL 41 62 3 10 1 0 2 2 0 9 14 0.161 .242 (-33%) .306 (-13%) .357 (-23%) .663 (-18%) -163.2
1968 LAD NL 4 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1969 KCR AL 30 83 4 13 5 0 0 5 0 5 19 0.157 .248 (-37%) .320 (-37%) .369 (-41%) .689 (-39%) -550.1
1970 KCR AL 31 54 6 7 0 0 2 2 0 4 14 0.130 .253 (-49%) .325 (-38%) .385 (-38%) .711 (-38%) -339.8
1973 PIT NL 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 67 42 328 26 6 5
OF 1 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 LAN C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1967 LAN C 23 9 90 6 1 2
1968 LAN C 4 4 18 6 1 0
1969 KCA C 26 21 155 7 3 2
1970 KCA C 13 8 63 7 1 1
1970 KCA OF 1 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 68
Right Field 1