Jim Golden, baseball player, 1960-1963

Jim Golden

Born: 3/20/1936 in Eldon, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-30 | Final Game: 1963-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Edward Golden

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Biography

Jim Golden, born in 1936, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 until 1963. Making his debut during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game of the 1960s, Golden showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 9-13. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he accumulated an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54 and recorded 115 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters in a league that was rapidly evolving. Golden's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. He not only contributed to his teams with his starting and relief appearances but also notched 1 save, demonstrating his versatility on the pitching staff. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Jim Golden's contributions to the game during the early 1960s remain a testament to the rich history of baseball and the myriad of players who have shaped its legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 13 69 20 5 2 1 208.0 233 105 21 76 115 4.54 0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1960 LAD NL 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 6 5 4 4 6.43 — -
1961 LAD NL 1 1 28 0 0 0 0 42.0 52 27 20 18 5.79 4.03 (-44%) -
1962 HOU NL 7 11 37 18 5 2 1 152.7 163 69 50 88 4.07 3.96 (-3%) 1580.1
1963 HOU NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 6.3 12 4 2 5 5.68 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 60 8 13 3 2 0 8 0 1 8 0.217 0.242 0.333 0.575 -195.9

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1960 LAD NL 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAD NL 28 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 HOU NL 43 54 7 12 2 2 0 8 0 1 6 0.222 .257 (-14%) .326 (-23%) .393 (-15%) .719 (-19%) -195.9
1963 HOU NL 3 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 69 20 11 39 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 LAN P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1961 LAN P 28 0 1 8 0 0
1962 HOU P 37 18 10 29 2 1
1963 HOU P 3 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 69