Jim Corsi, baseball player, 1988-1999

Jim Corsi

Born: 9/9/1961 in Newton, MA, USA

Died: 1/4/2022 in Bellingham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-06-28 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Bernard Corsi

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Biography

Jim Corsi was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a career that spanned over a decade, from 1988 to 1999. Born in 1961, Corsi established himself in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into an era of power hitting and advanced analytics. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable relief pitcher. Corsi finished his career with a record of 22-24 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.25, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. He struck out 290 batters and secured 7 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' bullpen depth. Known for his competitive spirit and pitching prowess, Corsi played a crucial role in the late innings, often coming in to secure victories or hold leads. His contributions to the game have been remembered by fans and historians alike, as he navigated the challenges of the sport during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 24 368 1 0 0 7 481.3 450 174 33 191 290 3.25 0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 22.6% better 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
1988 OAK AL 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 21.3 20 9 6 10 3.80 3.73 (-2%) 240.5
1989 OAK AL 1 2 22 0 0 0 0 38.3 26 8 10 21 1.88 3.71 (+49%) 486.8
1991 HOU NL 0 5 47 0 0 0 0 77.7 76 32 23 53 3.71 3.91 (+5%) 1040.8
1992 OAK AL 4 2 32 0 0 0 0 44.0 44 7 18 19 1.43 3.75 (+62%) 8.6
1993 MIA NL 0 2 15 0 0 0 0 20.3 28 15 10 7 6.64 4.19 (-58%) -
1995 OAK AL 2 4 38 0 0 0 2 45.0 31 11 26 26 2.20 4.45 (+51%) 66.9
1996 OAK AL 6 0 56 0 0 0 3 73.7 71 33 34 43 4.03 4.61 (+13%) 77.0
1997 BOS AL 5 3 52 0 0 0 2 57.7 56 22 21 40 3.43 4.39 (+22%) 1665.2
1998 BOS AL 3 2 59 0 0 0 0 66.0 58 19 23 49 2.59 4.43 (+42%) 843.9
1999 BOS AL 1 2 23 0 0 0 0 24.0 25 14 19 14 5.25 4.71 (-11%) -1236.4
1999 BAL AL 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 13.3 15 4 1 8 2.70 4.71 (+43%) 200.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
368 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988 OAK AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 OAK AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 HOU NL 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 OAK AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIA NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 OAK AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 OAK AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BOS AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 BOS AL 59 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BOS AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BAL AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 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
1998 ALDS1 BOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1992 ALCS OAK 3 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 5 0 0 5.0 3 0 4 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1998 ALDS1 BOS 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 1 0 1 2 0.00
1992 ALCS OAK 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 2 0 3 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 368 1 37 99 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 OAK P 11 1 0 3 1 0
1989 OAK P 22 0 3 5 0 0
1991 HOU P 47 0 6 15 1 1
1992 OAK P 32 0 6 10 0 0
1993 FLO P 15 0 1 4 0 0
1995 OAK P 38 0 3 12 0 1
1996 OAK P 56 0 6 17 0 2
1997 BOS P 52 0 6 9 1 0
1998 BOS P 59 0 3 16 2 2
1999 BOS P 23 0 2 3 0 0
1999 BAL P 13 0 1 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 368

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 BAL AL $200,000
1999 BOS AL $750,000
1998 BOS AL $600,000
1997 BOS AL $470,000
1996 OAK AL $450,000
1995 OAK AL $238,889
1993 FLO NL $375,000
1992 OAK AL $130,000
1990 OAK AL $107,500
Total Career Earnings $3,321,389

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Leo College St. Leo FL 1981, 1982