Jim Dunegan

Born: 8/6/1947 in Burlington, IA, USA

Died: 10/20/2014 in Iowa City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-05-28 | Final Game: 1970-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James William Dunegan

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Biography

Jim Dunegan, born in 1947, had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned from May 28, 1970, to September 17, 1970. As a position player, Dunegan appeared in 10 games during his time in the league. He recorded 1 hit, contributing to a batting average of .25, along with 2 runs batted in (RBIs). Though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence on the field represented the aspirations of many players during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the more subdued strategies of earlier decades. Dunegan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of new playing styles and a shifting landscape in player dynamics. While his time in the spotlight was limited, his experience in the majors reflected the competitive nature of the sport and the dedication required to reach such a level. Although he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his journey through the ranks remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	7	0	0	0	0	13.3	13	7	2	12	3	4.72	0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1970	CHC	NL	0	2	7	0	0	0	0	13.3	13	7	12	3	4.72	3.89 (-22%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	4	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.750	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +29.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +5.5% above 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	CHC	NL	10	4	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	1	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	CHN	P	7	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Bacone College	Muskogee	OK	1967