Johnny James, baseball player, 1958-1961

Johnny James

Born: 7/23/1933 in Bonner's Ferry, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-06 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Phillip James

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Biography

Johnny James was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1933, who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 until October 1, 1961. He made his debut during a dynamic period in baseball history characterized by the rise of power hitting and the increasing prominence of relief pitchers. Over the course of his career, James compiled a record of 5 wins and 3 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff. Throughout his time in the league, James recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76, along with 73 strikeouts and 2 saves. His performance on the mound reflected the evolving strategies of the game, as teams began to utilize pitchers in specialized roles. Although his career was relatively brief, Johnny James left an imprint during a competitive era in baseball, contributing to the teams he played for with his skills and determination. His legacy is a testament to the many players who shaped the game in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 66 3 0 0 2 119.0 107 63 15 84 73 4.76 0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1958 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 0 4 1 0.00 — -
1960 NYY AL 5 1 28 0 0 0 2 43.3 38 21 26 29 4.36 3.82 (-14%) -
1961 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 2 0.00 — -
1961 LAA AL 0 2 36 3 0 0 0 71.3 66 42 54 41 5.30 4.03 (-32%) -3510.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 0.056 0.000 0.056 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .056 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 82.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.056 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 92.3% 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
1958 NYY AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 NYY AL 28 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 NYY AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAA AL 43 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 66 3 4 21 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 NYA P 1 0 1 0 0 0
1960 NYA P 28 0 2 9 0 0
1961 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1961 LAA P 36 3 1 12 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66