Jim Hutto, baseball player, 1970-1975

Jim Hutto

Born: 10/17/1947 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-17 | Final Game: 1975-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Neamon Hutto

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Biography

Jim Hutto was an American professional baseball player born in 1947, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1975. Over the course of his career, Hutto appeared in 61 games, where he recorded 17 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 12 runs, finishing with a batting average of .175. His playing style was characterized by a blend of power and hustle, although injuries and competition limited his opportunities on the field. During a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic players and the increasing emphasis on offensive production, Hutto's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflected the challenges faced by many players of his era. He played in a league transitioning towards a more offensive mindset, yet he found it difficult to carve out a consistent role. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Hutto remains a part of baseball history, having contributed to the teams he played for during the early 1970s. His journey through the majors showcases the perseverance often required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 97 7 17 2 0 3 12 0 5 22 0.175 0.212 0.289 0.500 -456.4

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 29.2% 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
1970 PHI NL 57 92 7 17 2 0 3 12 0 5 20 0.185 .253 (-27%) .325 (-32%) .385 (-21%) .711 (-26%) -456.4
1975 BAL AL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 1 31 1 0 4
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 8 1 21 1 0 0
OF 22 13 25 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI 1B 12 1 31 1 0 4
1970 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 PHI C 5 0 15 1 0 0
1970 PHI OF 22 13 25 2 0 0
1975 BAL C 3 1 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8
First Base 12
Third Base 1
Left Field 16
Right Field 6