Skip James, baseball player, 1977-1978

Skip James

Born: 10/21/1949 in Elmhurst, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-12 | Final Game: 1978-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Philip Robert James

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Biography

Skip James was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978. Over the course of his brief career, James appeared in 51 games, where he recorded 6 hits with a batting average of .167. He contributed 6 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Although he did not hit any home runs, his presence in the lineup reflected the depth of talent during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more power hitters. James's playing career spanned a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes, including the increasing importance of specialized roles and the ongoing integration of players from diverse backgrounds. While his career numbers may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, James's journey through the majors is a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport. After retiring from professional baseball, he remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of a player who lived his dream, even if for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 36 8 6 2 0 0 6 1 6 8 0.167 0.286 0.222 0.508 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1977 SFG NL 10 15 3 4 1 0 0 3 0 2 3 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1978 SFG NL 41 21 5 2 1 0 0 3 1 4 5 0.095 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 36 2 104 10 0 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 SFN 1B 9 2 46 4 0 2
1978 SFN 1B 27 0 58 6 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 36

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kansas Lawrence KS 1970, 1971