Jim Gaudet, baseball player, 1978-1979

Jim Gaudet

Born: 6/3/1955 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-10 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Jennings Gaudet

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Biography

Jim Gaudet, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. His career spanned from September 10, 1978, to September 30, 1979, during which he primarily served as a position player. Though Gaudet's time in the big leagues was brief, appearing in only 6 games, he contributed to the teams he was part of with his sheer presence on the roster. Throughout his major league career, Gaudet recorded 1 hit in 14 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .071. He did not hit any home runs or achieve any RBIs, nor did he record any stolen bases. While his statistical contributions may appear modest, Gaudet's journey to the majors reflects the challenges many players faced in an era marked by intense competition and the evolving landscape of baseball. His experience in the game serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strive for their dreams, even if their time in the spotlight is short-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.071 0.071 0.071 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 72.7% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 78.1% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 81.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 80.0% 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
1978 KCR AL 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 KCR AL 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 3 27 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 KCA C 3 2 14 1 1 0
1979 KCA C 3 1 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 1974, 1975, 1976