Jim Constable, baseball player, 1956-1963

Jim Constable

Born: 6/14/1933 in Jonesborough, TN, USA

Died: 9/4/2002 in Johnson City, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-06-24 | Final Game: 1963-04-27

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jimmy Lee Constable

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Biography

Jim Constable, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 until 1963. Over the course of his career, Constable played for several teams, demonstrating his skills as a reliable arm on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.87, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 59 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams both as a starter and in relief roles. Constable's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the emergence of new pitching techniques. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of the era. His legacy is remembered among fans and historians as part of the rich tapestry of the game during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 56 6 1 1 2 98.0 109 53 8 41 59 4.87 0

Career ERA 4.87 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1956 NY1 NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 9 7 7 1 14.54 — 0.0
1957 NY1 NL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 28.3 27 9 7 13 2.86 3.83 (+25%) 150.9
1958 SFG NL 1 0 9 0 0 0 1 8.0 10 5 3 4 5.62 — -
1958 CLE AL 0 1 6 2 0 0 0 9.3 17 12 4 3 11.57 3.86 (-200%) 0.0
1958 WSN AL 0 1 15 2 0 0 0 27.7 29 15 15 25 4.88 3.86 (-26%) -
1962 ATL NL 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 18.0 14 4 4 12 2.00 3.96 (+49%) -
1963 SFG NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2.3 3 1 1 1 3.86 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 17 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.235 0.350 0.294 0.644 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1956 NY1 NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1957 NY1 NL 16 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 SFG NL 9 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 CLE AL 6 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 WSN AL 15 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1962 ATL NL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 SFG NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 56 6 8 10 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 NY1 P 3 0 1 0 0 0
1957 NY1 P 16 0 3 2 0 0
1958 SFN P 9 0 0 4 0 0
1958 CLE P 6 2 0 0 0 0
1958 WS1 P 15 2 2 3 1 1
1962 ML1 P 3 2 2 0 0 0
1963 SFN P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56