Chuck James, baseball player, 2005-2011

Chuck James

Born: 11/9/1981 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-28 | Final Game: 2011-07-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Hamilton James

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Biography

Chuck James was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2005 to 2011. Born in 1981, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves, showcasing his skills on the mound during an era marked by a significant emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Over the course of his career, James compiled a record of 24 wins and 19 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. He struck out 242 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level. James was known for his competitive nature and a knack for delivering strong performances in critical situations. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his team's efforts across multiple seasons. His career unfolded during a time when pitching depth was increasingly crucial to team success, and he played a part in the Braves' rotation during his tenure. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Chuck James left an indelible mark on the teams he played for and remains a notable figure in the history of Braves baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 19 72 55 0 0 0 326.0 317 164 63 132 242 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — near 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
2005 ATL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.7 4 1 3 5 1.59 — 0.0
2006 ATL NL 11 4 25 18 0 0 0 119.0 101 50 47 91 3.78 4.53 (+16%) -1863.8
2007 ATL NL 11 10 30 30 0 0 0 161.3 164 76 58 116 4.24 4.47 (+5%) -4184.4
2008 ATL NL 2 5 7 7 0 0 0 29.7 36 30 20 22 9.10 4.32 (-110%) -3009.3
2011 MIN AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 10.3 12 7 4 8 6.10 3.94 (-55%) 11.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 97 5 8 1 0 0 3 0 3 34 0.082 0.110 0.093 0.203 -594.2

Career AVG .082 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Career OBP .110 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 66.8% below league average.

Career SLG .093 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 77.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.203 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 72.9% 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
2005 ATL NL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 ATL NL 25 35 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0.029 — — — — 0.0
2007 ATL NL 35 53 3 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 16 0.113 .268 (-58%) .335 (-57%) .422 (-69%) .758 (-63%) -594.2
2008 ATL NL 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIN AL 8 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 72 55 11 31 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 ATL P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2006 ATL P 25 18 3 13 0 1
2007 ATL P 30 30 7 13 1 0
2008 ATL P 7 7 1 3 0 0
2011 MIN P 8 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 72

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 ATL NL $427,500
2007 ATL NL $397,500
2006 ATL NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $1,152,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City AL 2001, 2002