Jim Fuller, baseball player, 1973-1977

Jim Fuller

Born: 11/28/1950 in Bethesda, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-10 | Final Game: 1977-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: James Hardy Fuller

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Biography

Jim Fuller, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977. Primarily a position player, Fuller showcased his skills over 107 games, where he recorded 61 hits and hit 11 home runs, driving in 41 runs during his time in the league. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .194, Fuller was known for his power potential, evidenced by his home run tally, and contributed valuable depth to his teams. Fuller's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift toward increased offensive production and the growing emphasis on power hitters. Although his statistics may not have placed him among the game’s elite, he played a role in the competitive landscape of the mid-1970s, a period marked by the emergence of new talent and evolving strategies on the field. After his retirement on September 25, 1977, Fuller's contributions to the game remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and passion that defined the sport during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 315 24 61 17 0 11 41 1 19 130 0.194 0.249 0.352 0.601 -724.2

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 15.3% 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
1973 BAL AL 9 26 2 3 0 0 2 4 0 1 17 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1974 BAL AL 64 189 17 42 11 0 7 28 1 8 68 0.222 .256 (-13%) .324 (-18%) .369 (+6%) .693 (-5%) -235.8
1977 HOU NL 34 100 5 16 6 0 2 9 0 10 45 0.160 .264 (-39%) .329 (-26%) .401 (-30%) .730 (-28%) -488.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 2 26 2 1 2
OF 91 79 181 9 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 BAL 1B 2 1 8 1 0 1
1973 BAL OF 5 4 12 1 0 0
1974 BAL 1B 4 1 15 1 1 1
1974 BAL OF 59 48 116 3 5 1
1977 HOU 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1977 HOU OF 27 27 53 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Left Field 30
Right Field 62
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego City College San Diego CA 1969