Jim Crawford, baseball player, 1973-1978

Jim Crawford

Born: 9/29/1950 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-04-06 | Final Game: 1978-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Frederick Crawford

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Biography

Jim Crawford, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1973 to 1978. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Crawford played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball that saw the evolution of pitching strategies and an increase in offensive output. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-28, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4. His effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher was evident, as he accumulated 276 strikeouts, complemented by 13 saves throughout his time in the league. Crawford's playing style was characterized by his ability to handle pressure situations, as reflected in his save totals. His contributions were particularly notable in an era where pitchers were often relied upon to go deep into games, making his ability to come in as a reliever impactful. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Crawford's dedication to the game and the skills he displayed on the mound have left a lasting impression on those who followed his career. He retired from professional baseball on July 27, 1978, but remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 28 181 14 1 0 13 431.3 477 211 27 182 276 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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
1973 HOU NL 2 4 48 0 0 0 6 70.0 69 35 33 56 4.50 3.75 (-20%) -34.9
1975 HOU NL 3 5 44 2 0 0 4 86.7 92 35 37 37 3.63 3.71 (+2%) 1383.7
1976 DET AL 1 8 32 5 1 0 2 109.3 115 55 43 68 4.53 3.51 (-29%) 1313.6
1977 DET AL 7 8 37 7 0 0 1 126.0 156 67 50 91 4.79 4.00 (-20%) 482.7
1978 DET AL 2 3 20 0 0 0 0 39.3 45 19 19 24 4.35 3.69 (-18%) -268.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
181 30 2 8 2 0 0 3 0 3 10 0.267 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1973 HOU NL 48 13 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1975 HOU NL 44 17 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1976 DET AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 DET AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 DET AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 181 14 14 95 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 HOU P 48 0 3 14 1 0
1975 HOU P 44 2 8 13 2 2
1976 DET P 32 5 1 40 1 2
1977 DET P 37 7 1 24 0 0
1978 DET P 20 0 1 4 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 181

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972