Jim Colborn

Born: 5/22/1946 in Santa Paula, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-07-13 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James William Colborn

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Biography

Jim Colborn was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1946, whose career spanned from 1969 until his retirement on October 1, 1978. Over the course of his nine seasons in Major League Baseball, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 83 wins and 88 losses. Colborn posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.8 and recorded 688 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to effectively challenge hitters during his tenure. He was also known for his contributions in close games, accruing 7 saves throughout his career. Colborn's most notable achievement came in 1971 when he was selected as an All-Star, a recognition that highlighted his skills and performance during a competitive era in baseball. His playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and a keen sense of strategy on the mound, allowing him to navigate the challenges posed by hitters in the early years of the modern game. Colborn's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, solidified his legacy as a respected figure in baseball history, particularly during a time when the sport was transitioning into more modern approaches to pitching and team dynamics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
83	88	301	204	60	8	7	1597.3	1619	675	153	475	688	3.80	0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 3.66 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
1969	CHC	NL	1	0	6	2	0	0	0	14.7	15	5	9	4	3.07	3.61 (+15%)	-
1970	CHC	NL	3	1	34	5	0	0	4	72.7	88	29	23	50	3.59	3.89 (+8%)	-
1971	CHC	NL	0	1	14	0	0	0	0	10.3	18	8	3	2	6.97	3.47 (-101%)	-
1972	ATL	AL	7	7	39	12	4	1	0	147.7	135	51	43	97	3.11	3.26 (+5%)	-
1973	ATL	AL	20	12	43	36	22	4	1	314.3	297	111	87	135	3.18	3.75 (+15%)	-
1974	ATL	AL	10	13	33	31	10	1	0	224.0	230	101	60	83	4.06	3.63 (-12%)	-
1975	ATL	AL	11	13	36	29	8	1	2	206.3	215	98	65	79	4.27	3.71 (-15%)	-
1976	ATL	AL	9	15	32	32	7	0	0	225.7	232	93	54	101	3.71	3.51 (-6%)	-
1977	KCR	AL	18	14	36	35	6	1	0	239.0	233	96	81	103	3.62	4.00 (+10%)	-
1978	KCR	AL	1	2	8	3	0	0	0	28.3	31	15	12	8	4.76	3.69 (-29%)	-
1978	SEA	AL	3	10	20	19	3	0	0	114.3	125	68	38	26	5.35	3.69 (-45%)	-5808.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
302	55	0	4	0	1	0	1	0	2	30	0.073	0.105	0.109	0.214	0.0

Career AVG .073 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 71.4% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Career SLG .109 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 70.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.214 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1969	CHC	NL	6	3	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1970	CHC	NL	34	15	1	0	1	1	11	0.067	—	—	—	—
1971	CHC	NL	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1972	ATL	AL	39	37	3	1	0	1	17	0.081	—	—	—	—
1973	ATL	AL	43	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	ATL	AL	33	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	ATL	AL	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	ATL	AL	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1977	KCR	AL	37	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	KCR	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	SEA	AL	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	301	204	114	274	17	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	CHN	P	6	2	1	4	0	1
1970	CHN	P	34	5	4	13	1	1
1971	CHN	P	14	0	0	4	0	0
1972	ML4	P	39	12	8	17	1	1
1973	ML4	P	43	36	19	55	0	4
1974	ML4	P	33	31	19	35	4	0
1975	ML4	P	36	29	15	36	2	2
1976	ML4	P	32	32	11	32	1	4
1977	KCA	P	36	35	27	39	5	3
1978	KCA	P	8	3	2	8	1	0
1978	SEA	P	20	19	8	31	2	2