Jim Magnuson, baseball player, 1970-1973

Jim Magnuson

Born: 8/18/1946 in Marinette, WI, USA

Died: 5/30/1991 in Green Bay, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-06-28 | Final Game: 1973-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Robert Magnuson

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Biography

Jim Magnuson, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1970 to 1973. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Magnuson appeared in a total of 18 games during his career, recording a win-loss record of 2-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59. Throughout his time in the league, he struck out 40 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite limited opportunities in a highly competitive era. Magnuson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of the game and the emergence of new pitching techniques. Although he did not achieve the level of stardom seen by some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in developing a deeper pitching staff. Magnuson's legacy lies in his representation of the hard-working athletes of the early '70s, who paved the way for future generations in the sport. He retired from professional baseball on May 27, 1973, leaving behind a commendable record and a lasting impact on the teams he was part of.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 7 36 10 0 0 0 102.0 113 52 9 41 40 4.59 0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1970 CHW AL 1 5 13 6 0 0 0 44.7 45 24 16 20 4.84 3.89 (-24%) -
1971 CHW AL 1 1 15 4 0 0 0 30.0 30 15 16 11 4.50 3.47 (-30%) -
1973 NYY AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 27.3 38 13 9 9 4.28 3.75 (-14%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1970 CHW AL 13 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 CHW AL 15 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 NYY AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 36 10 8 15 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 CHA P 13 6 3 6 0 0
1971 CHA P 15 4 2 4 0 1
1973 NYA P 8 0 3 5 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 36

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh Oshkosh WI 1965, 1966