Jim Driscoll, baseball player, 1970-1972

Jim Driscoll

Born: 5/14/1944 in Medford, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-06-17 | Final Game: 1972-05-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Bernard Driscoll

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Biography

Jim Driscoll, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1972. Over the course of his brief career, Driscoll appeared in 36 games, showcasing the challenges faced by many players during the early 1970s, a period marked by a transition in the game as it moved away from the conservative strategies of the past toward a more dynamic style. During his time in the majors, Driscoll recorded 10 hits, including one home run, and drove in two runs, finishing with a batting average of .143. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Driscoll's presence in the league reflected the depth of talent and the intense competition for roster spots during an era when teams increasingly sought to maximize their offensive potential. His career, albeit short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of a player who achieved the dream of reaching the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 70 2 10 0 0 1 2 0 4 18 0.143 0.200 0.186 0.386 -265.7

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.386 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 44.0% 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
1970 OAK AL 21 52 2 10 0 0 1 2 0 2 15 0.192 .253 (-24%) .325 (-27%) .385 (-35%) .711 (-32%) -265.7
1972 TEX AL 15 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 8 18 20 2 7
3B 2 0 1 4 0 0
SS 7 6 17 13 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 OAK 2B 7 7 13 16 1 5
1970 OAK SS 7 6 17 13 5 3
1972 TEX 2B 4 1 5 4 1 2
1972 TEX 3B 2 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 2
Shortstop 7