Jim King

Born: 8/27/1932 in Elkins, AR, USA

Died: 2/23/2015 in Fayetteville, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-17 | Final Game: 1967-09-24

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

Full name: James Hubert King

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Biography

Jim King, born in 1932, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a career spanning from 1955 to 1967. He played in a total of 1,125 games, establishing himself as a reliable contributor at the plate and in the field. King recorded 699 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and drive the ball into play, while his power was evident through his 117 home runs and 401 RBIs. With a career batting average of .240, he was a solid, if not spectacular, hitter who provided consistent offensive support for his teams. Additionally, he demonstrated a measure of speed on the bases, successfully stealing 23 bases during his tenure. King's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving both in terms of player talent and fan engagement. His ability to play multiple outfield positions made him a valuable asset to various teams, and his contributions were especially significant during the mid-1960s, a time when the game was becoming increasingly competitive. Jim King's legacy is marked by his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball during his active years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1125	2918	374	699	112	19	117	401	23	363	401	0.240	0.326	0.411	0.737	3374.2

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — +5.1% above 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
1955	CHC	NL	113	301	43	77	12	3	11	45	2	24	39	0.256	.258 (-1%)	.332 (-6%)	.393 (+8%)	.726 (+2%)	2.5
1956	CHC	NL	118	317	32	79	13	2	15	54	1	30	40	0.249	.258 (-3%)	.331 (-6%)	.397 (+12%)	.728 (+4%)	147.6
1957	STL	NL	22	35	1	11	0	0	0	2	0	4	2	0.314	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	SFG	NL	34	56	8	12	2	1	2	8	0	10	8	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.324 (+6%)	.394 (avg)	.719 (+2%)	45.8
1961	WS2	AL	110	263	43	71	12	1	11	46	4	38	45	0.270	.258 (+5%)	.328 (+11%)	.399 (+12%)	.727 (+12%)	648.4
1962	WS2	AL	132	333	39	81	15	0	11	35	4	55	37	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.326 (+8%)	.393 (-2%)	.719 (+3%)	348.5
1963	WS2	AL	136	459	61	106	16	5	24	62	3	45	43	0.231	.246 (-6%)	.308 (-3%)	.371 (+20%)	.680 (+9%)	703.5
1964	WS2	AL	134	415	46	100	15	1	18	56	3	55	65	0.241	.250 (-4%)	.312 (+7%)	.377 (+9%)	.690 (+8%)	764.9
1965	WS2	AL	120	258	46	55	10	2	14	49	1	44	50	0.213	.245 (-13%)	.310 (+8%)	.371 (+16%)	.682 (+12%)	689.3
1966	WS2	AL	117	310	41	77	14	2	10	30	4	38	41	0.248	.248 (avg)	.309 (+6%)	.376 (+7%)	.685 (+7%)	442.9
1967	WS2	AL	47	100	10	21	2	2	1	12	1	15	13	0.210	.242 (-13%)	.306 (+7%)	.357 (-16%)	.663 (-5%)	-32.4
1967	CHW	AL	23	50	2	6	1	0	0	2	0	4	16	0.120	.242 (-50%)	.306 (-40%)	.357 (-61%)	.663 (-51%)	-32.4
1967	CLE	AL	19	21	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	-32.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	1	0	0	0
OF	851	700	1505	70	26	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	CHN	OF	93	71	184	10	2	2
1956	CHN	OF	82	81	187	10	2	2
1957	SLN	OF	8	4	7	0	0	0
1958	SFN	OF	15	10	18	0	0	0
1961	WS2	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1961	WS2	OF	91	65	138	7	3	2
1962	WS2	OF	101	85	178	9	4	4
1963	WS2	OF	123	110	213	13	3	2
1964	WS2	OF	121	107	240	10	7	0
1965	WS2	OF	88	61	127	7	1	1
1966	WS2	OF	85	74	147	4	2	0
1967	WS2	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	WS2	OF	31	24	50	0	2	0
1967	CHA	OF	12	7	15	0	0	0
1967	CLE	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0