Art James

Born: 8/2/1952 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-10 | Final Game: 1975-08-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Arthur James

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Biography

Art James was a professional baseball player born in 1952, who played primarily as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball. His tenure in the league spanned from 1975 until April 10 of that same year, concluding on August 4, 1975. Although his time in the majors was short, James made an impact over the course of 11 games, where he recorded 9 hits, contributing to a batting average of .225. He showcased his versatility on the field with the ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 1 stolen base, alongside a total of 1 run batted in. James played during a transitional period in baseball history, where the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and increased emphasis on speed and small ball strategies. While he did not achieve significant power numbers, as evidenced by his 0 home runs, his prowess as a contact hitter and base runner demonstrated the skills valued in that era. Although his major league career was brief, James remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players whose contributions, though not always in the spotlight, played a role in the game's narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	40	2	9	2	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.225	0.244	0.275	0.519	0.0

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1975	DET	AL	11	40	2	9	2	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.225	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	11	11	33	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	DET	OF	11	11	33	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	4
Right Field	7