Jim French

Born: 8/13/1941 in Warren, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-12 | Final Game: 1971-05-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard James French

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Biography

Jim French was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1971. Born in 1941, French was primarily a position player known for his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 234 games, during which he recorded 119 hits, five home runs, and 51 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .196. His time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift toward more power-hitting players and an evolving style of play. While French may not have been a household name, he contributed to the teams he played for with his steady presence and work ethic. He also showcased his speed on the bases, tallying three stolen bases during his career. French's journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players of his era, navigating the challenges and competition of the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His career, though not highly celebrated, is a testament to the tenacity and spirit of players who dedicated themselves to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
234	607	53	119	17	4	5	51	3	121	78	0.196	0.328	0.262	0.590	-719.8

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1965	WS2	AL	13	37	4	11	0	0	1	7	1	9	5	0.297	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	WS2	AL	10	24	0	5	1	0	0	3	0	4	5	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	WS2	AL	6	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	WS2	AL	59	165	9	32	5	0	1	10	1	19	19	0.194	.236 (-18%)	.298 (-7%)	.340 (-29%)	.638 (-19%)	-455.5
1969	WS2	AL	63	158	14	29	6	3	2	13	1	41	15	0.184	.248 (-26%)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (-19%)	.689 (-6%)	-46.0
1970	WS2	AL	69	166	20	35	3	1	1	13	0	38	23	0.211	.253 (-17%)	.325 (+10%)	.385 (-33%)	.711 (-13%)	-218.3
1971	WS2	AL	14	41	6	6	2	0	0	4	0	7	7	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0