Jimmy Freeman

Born: 6/29/1951 in Carlsbad, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-01 | Final Game: 1973-07-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jimmy Lee Freeman

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Biography

Jimmy Freeman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1951, whose career spanned from 1972 to 1973. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he played for a brief period but made a notable impact as a left-handed pitcher during a transitional era in the sport. Freeman's career statistics included a record of 2-4, an earned run average (ERA) of 6.87, 38 strikeouts, and 1 save, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during his tenure. Freeman's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, showcasing a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Despite the brevity of his career, he contributed to the teams he played for with his left-handed pitching, a valuable asset in a time when the game was starting to see changes in offensive strategies. Although his career was short-lived, Jimmy Freeman remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance of athletes navigating the complexities of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	19	11	1	0	1	73.3	90	56	12	47	38	6.87	0

Career ERA 6.87 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 95.8% 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
1972	ATL	NL	2	2	6	6	1	0	0	36.0	40	24	22	18	6.00	3.26 (-84%)	-1608.3
1973	ATL	NL	0	2	13	5	0	0	1	37.3	50	32	25	20	7.71	3.75 (-106%)	-2064.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	26	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.115	0.179	0.115	0.294	0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 68.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.294 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 57.1% 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
1972	ATL	NL	8	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	ATL	NL	14	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	11	2	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	ATL	P	6	6	1	2	1	0
1973	ATL	P	13	5	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19