Jim Geddes

Born: 3/23/1949 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-28 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Lee Geddes

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Biography

Jim Geddes, born in 1949, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 28, 1972, to September 29, 1973. Geddes played a total of 12 games during his time in the league, but his statistical record reflects the challenges he faced in making a significant impact at the highest level of the sport. Over the course of his career, he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he did not register any stolen bases, marking a challenging tenure in professional baseball. Although Geddes's time in Major League Baseball was limited, his journey reflects the experiences of many players of the era who sought to break into a competitive environment. The early 1970s were a time of transition in baseball, as the sport navigated through the changing dynamics of player development and team strategies. While Geddes may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, his participation in the league serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	11	2	0	0	0	26.0	26	13	1	24	10	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 28.2% 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	CHW	AL	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	10.3	12	8	10	3	6.97	3.26 (-113%)	-
1973	CHW	AL	0	0	6	1	0	0	0	15.7	14	5	14	7	2.87	3.75 (+23%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1972	CHW	AL	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	CHW	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	2	1	4	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

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

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
The Ohio State University	Columbus	OH	1969, 1970