Jim Gosger

Born: 11/6/1942 in Port Huron, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-05-04 | Final Game: 1974-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Charles Gosger

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Biography

Jim Gosger was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1963 until his retirement in 1974. Born in 1942, Gosger appeared in 705 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and dedication on the field. He accumulated 411 hits, including 30 home runs, while driving in 177 runs and achieving a batting average of .226. Known for his speed, he also recorded 25 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his gameplay. Gosger played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, which saw the integration of players and a shift in playing styles. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominant offensive prowess of his contemporaries, he contributed to several teams and provided valuable experience and depth to the rosters he was part of. His career spanned the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when baseball was evolving both on and off the field. Gosger's commitment to the game and his contributions to his teams left a lasting impact in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
705	1815	197	411	67	16	30	177	25	217	316	0.226	0.309	0.331	0.640	-943.7

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1963	BOS	AL	19	16	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	BOS	AL	81	324	45	83	15	4	9	35	3	29	61	0.256	.245 (+4%)	.310 (+2%)	.371 (+10%)	.682 (+7%)	336.2
1966	BOS	AL	40	126	16	32	4	0	5	17	0	15	20	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.309 (+8%)	.376 (+8%)	.685 (+8%)	187.4
1966	KC1	AL	88	272	34	61	14	1	5	27	5	37	53	0.224	.248 (-10%)	.309 (+4%)	.376 (-10%)	.685 (-4%)	187.4
1967	KC1	AL	134	356	31	86	14	5	5	36	5	53	69	0.242	.242 (avg)	.306 (+10%)	.357 (-2%)	.663 (+4%)	354.6
1968	OAK	AL	88	150	7	27	1	1	0	5	4	17	21	0.180	.236 (-24%)	.298 (-12%)	.340 (-41%)	.638 (-28%)	-640.4
1969	SE1	AL	39	55	4	6	2	1	1	1	2	6	11	0.109	.248 (-56%)	.320 (-39%)	.369 (-36%)	.689 (-37%)	-351.9
1969	NYN	NL	10	15	0	2	2	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	-351.9
1970	WSN	NL	91	274	38	72	11	2	5	37	5	35	35	0.263	.253 (+3%)	.325 (+7%)	.385 (-3%)	.711 (+1%)	147.3
1971	WSN	NL	51	102	7	16	2	2	0	8	1	9	17	0.157	.249 (-37%)	.316 (-27%)	.365 (-41%)	.682 (-35%)	-599.1
1973	NYN	NL	38	92	9	22	2	0	0	10	0	9	16	0.239	.256 (-7%)	.325 (-7%)	.378 (-31%)	.703 (-20%)	-285.7
1974	NYN	NL	26	33	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	25	21	168	11	3	16
OF	555	419	994	25	15	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	BOS	OF	4	2	9	0	2	0
1965	BOS	OF	81	81	195	4	5	2
1966	BOS	OF	32	28	66	0	1	0
1966	KC1	OF	77	70	158	3	1	0
1967	KC1	OF	113	89	201	6	4	1
1968	OAK	OF	64	37	99	5	0	3
1969	SE1	OF	26	12	36	1	0	0
1969	NYN	OF	5	3	5	0	0	0
1970	MON	1B	19	16	128	7	3	14
1970	MON	OF	71	53	124	5	0	1
1971	MON	1B	6	5	40	4	0	2
1971	MON	OF	23	16	39	1	2	0
1973	NYN	OF	35	22	45	0	0	0
1974	NYN	OF	24	6	17	0	0	0