Jeff James

Born: 9/29/1941 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Died: 5/7/2006 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-13 | Final Game: 1969-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Lynn James

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Biography

Jeff James was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969. Born in 1941, he made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the deadball era and transition into a more offensive-minded game. Over his brief career, James compiled a record of 6 wins and 6 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. He struck out 104 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite the challenges of pitching in a rapidly evolving game. Though he did not achieve remarkable saves during his time in the league, James's contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1960s baseball scene. His performance highlighted the increasing importance of pitching depth in a sport that was beginning to embrace more varied offensive strategies. James's career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and skill of players striving to make their mark in a challenging era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	6	35	18	2	1	0	147.7	148	74	13	60	104	4.51	0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 35.6% 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
1968	PHI	NL	4	4	29	13	1	1	0	116.0	112	55	46	83	4.27	2.98 (-43%)	-480.1
1969	PHI	NL	2	2	6	5	1	0	0	31.7	36	19	14	21	5.40	3.61 (-49%)	-755.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	44	0	6	0	0	0	2	0	0	20	0.136	0.136	0.136	0.273	0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 59.1% 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
1968	PHI	NL	29	33	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	15	0.121	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	PHI	NL	6	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	35	18	12	21	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	PHI	P	29	13	10	18	3	2
1969	PHI	P	6	5	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Indiana State University	Terre Haute	IN	1959