Jim Dickson, baseball player, 1963-1966

Jim Dickson

Born: 4/20/1938 in Portland, OR, USA

Died: 9/9/2025 in Astoria, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-07-02 | Final Game: 1966-07-24

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

Full name: James Edward Dickson

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Biography

Jim Dickson, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 2, 1963, to July 24, 1966. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Dickson played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on the power of the pitcher and the increasing sophistication of pitching techniques. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. In addition to his contributions as a starter, Dickson also showcased his ability to close out games, finishing with three saves and tallying 86 strikeouts. His versatility and performance reflected the evolving role of pitchers in the game during the mid-1960s, a time when the sport was beginning to transition into what would later be known as the "pitching revolution." Though his career was relatively brief, Jim Dickson left a mark in the annals of baseball history, embodying the determination and skill that define the spirit of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 109 1 0 0 3 142.3 135 69 10 77 86 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1963 HOU NL 0 1 13 0 0 0 2 14.7 22 10 2 6 6.14 3.46 (-77%) 510.8
1964 CIN NL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 8 4 5 6 7.20 — 0.0
1965 KC1 AL 3 2 68 0 0 0 0 85.7 68 33 47 54 3.47 3.50 (+1%) -837.2
1966 KC1 AL 1 0 24 1 0 0 1 37.0 37 22 23 20 5.35 3.52 (-52%) -1140.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 58.3% 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
1963 HOU NL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 CIN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 KC1 AL 68 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 KC1 AL 24 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 109 1 2 22 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 HOU P 13 0 0 2 0 0
1964 CIN P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1965 KC1 P 68 0 2 12 1 0
1966 KC1 P 24 1 0 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 109