Jim Konstanty, baseball player, 1944-1956

Jim Konstanty

Born: 3/2/1917 in Strykersville, NY, USA

Died: 6/11/1976 in Oneonta, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-06-18 | Final Game: 1956-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Casimir James Konstanty

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Biography

Jim Konstanty was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1956. Born in 1917, Konstanty made a significant mark in the game as a reliable reliever during a time when the role of the bullpen was evolving. Over his career, he compiled a record of 66 wins and 48 losses with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.46, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. With 268 strikeouts and 74 saves, Konstanty became known for his ability to shut down opposing hitters, earning recognition as an All-Star once during his tenure. His career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a period that saw the resurgence of baseball as American society transitioned back to peacetime. Konstanty's contributions were particularly notable as he helped shape the modern role of the relief pitcher, paving the way for future generations. His achievements reflect the competitive spirit of the era and his adaptability on the mound, making him a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
66 48 433 36 14 2 74 945.7 957 364 88 269 268 3.46 0

Career ERA 3.46 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 12.1% better 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
1944 CIN NL 6 4 20 12 5 1 0 112.7 113 35 33 19 2.80 3.57 (+22%) -2714.7
1946 BSN NL 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 15.3 17 9 7 9 5.28 3.59 (-47%) -341.1
1948 PHI NL 1 0 6 0 0 0 2 9.7 7 1 2 7 0.93 4.10 (+77%) 0.0
1949 PHI NL 9 5 53 0 0 0 7 97.0 98 35 29 43 3.25 4.12 (+21%) 890.0
1950 PHI NL 16 7 74 0 0 0 22 152.0 108 45 50 56 2.66 4.36 (+39%) 2291.9
1951 PHI NL 4 11 58 1 0 0 9 115.7 127 52 31 27 4.05 4.04 (avg) 628.0
1952 PHI NL 5 3 42 2 2 1 6 80.0 87 35 21 16 3.94 3.70 (-6%) -1094.6
1953 PHI NL 14 10 48 19 7 0 5 170.7 198 84 42 45 4.43 4.14 (-7%) -392.0
1954 PHI NL 2 3 33 1 0 0 3 50.3 62 21 12 11 3.75 3.90 (+4%) -746.5
1954 NYY AL 1 1 9 0 0 0 2 18.3 11 2 6 3 0.98 3.90 (+75%) -
1955 NYY AL 7 2 45 0 0 0 11 73.7 68 19 24 19 2.32 4.00 (+42%) -
1956 NYY AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 2 11.0 15 6 6 6 4.91 3.96 (-24%) -
1956 STL NL 1 1 27 0 0 0 5 39.3 46 20 6 7 4.58 3.96 (-15%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
433 202 7 33 2 0 0 14 0 3 41 0.163 0.179 0.173 0.352 -353.2

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career SLG .173 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.352 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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
1944 CIN NL 20 34 2 10 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1946 BSN NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 PHI NL 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1949 PHI NL 53 17 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1950 PHI NL 74 37 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 13 0.108 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHI NL 58 19 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1952 PHI NL 42 14 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1953 PHI NL 48 50 3 11 0 0 0 5 0 0 7 0.220 .264 (-17%) .335 (-34%) .397 (-45%) .733 (-40%) -353.2
1954 PHI NL 33 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 NYY AL 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 NYY AL 45 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1956 NYY AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 STL NL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1950 WS PHI 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 3 1 0 15.0 9 4 4 3 2.40

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1950 WS PHI 0 1 3 1 0 15.0 9 4 4 3 2.40

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 433 1 61 185 10 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 CIN P 20 0 10 25 0 1
1946 BSN P 10 0 2 5 0 1
1948 PHI P 6 0 0 1 0 0
1949 PHI P 53 0 3 25 2 0
1950 PHI P 74 0 12 22 2 3
1951 PHI P 58 0 8 29 1 1
1952 PHI P 42 0 6 16 3 1
1953 PHI P 48 0 6 33 0 5
1954 PHI P 33 1 1 11 0 0
1954 NYA P 9 0 4 2 0 0
1955 NYA P 45 0 8 11 2 1
1956 NYA P 8 0 1 0 0 0
1956 SLN P 27 0 0 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 433

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star P3
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star P2
1950 Most Valuable Player
1950 TSN All-Star P
1950 TSN Pitcher of the Year

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1937, 1938, 1939

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 286.0 336 18