Jimmy Gobble, baseball player, 2003-2009

Jimmy Gobble

Born: 7/19/1981 in Bristol, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-03 | Final Game: 2009-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Billy James Gobble

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Biography

Jimmy Gobble was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009. Born in 1981, Gobble made his debut with the Kansas City Royals, where he established himself as a reliable left-handed option in the bullpen and rotation. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 22-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.29. His tenure in the league showcased his ability to strike out hitters, as he tallied 285 strikeouts and contributed four saves. Gobble's playing style was characterized by his left-handed delivery and capacity to induce ground balls, making him a valuable asset during his time on the mound. While he played in an era marked by offensive prowess, Gobble's performances highlighted the challenges pitchers faced in maintaining effectiveness against increasingly powerful lineups. After his last appearance in 2009, he left behind a legacy as a hardworking pitcher who contributed to the teams he played for, particularly the Royals, and navigated the complexities of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 23 247 43 1 0 4 435.7 481 256 67 170 285 5.29 0

Career ERA 5.29 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
2003 KCR AL 4 5 9 9 0 0 0 52.7 56 27 15 31 4.61 4.40 (-5%) -
2004 KCR AL 9 8 25 24 1 0 0 148.0 157 88 43 49 5.35 4.46 (-20%) -
2005 KCR AL 1 1 28 4 0 0 0 53.7 64 34 30 38 5.70 4.29 (-33%) -
2006 KCR AL 4 6 60 6 0 0 2 84.0 95 48 29 80 5.14 4.53 (-14%) -
2007 KCR AL 4 1 74 0 0 0 1 53.7 56 18 23 50 3.02 4.47 (+33%) -
2008 KCR AL 0 2 39 0 0 0 1 31.7 39 31 23 27 8.81 4.32 (-104%) -
2009 CHW AL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 12.0 14 10 7 10 7.50 4.32 (-74%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
247 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.756 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
2003 KCR AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 KCR AL 25 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 KCR AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 KCR AL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 KCR AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CHW AL 12 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 247 43 19 39 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 KCA P 9 9 3 4 0 0
2004 KCA P 25 24 8 10 3 0
2005 KCA P 28 4 2 4 2 1
2006 KCA P 60 6 4 10 0 1
2007 KCA P 74 0 2 9 1 2
2008 KCA P 39 0 0 2 0 0
2009 CHA P 12 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 247

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 KCA AL $1,312,500
2007 KCA AL $712,500
2006 KCA AL $345,500
2004 KCA AL $304,000
Total Career Earnings $2,674,500