Jim McKee

Born: 2/1/1947 in Columbus, OH, USA

Died: 9/14/2002 in Pickaway County, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-15 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: James Marion McKee

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Biography

Jim McKee, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career in Major League Baseball spanned the years 1972 to 1973. He made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensively focused era, moving away from the traditional deadball style that characterized the earlier decades. McKee played for two seasons, accumulating a career record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78. Over the course of his brief tenure, he recorded 17 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite not securing any saves. McKee's contributions to the game, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the dedication of players during a time of significant change in baseball. As a pitcher, he embodied the spirit of perseverance that defined many athletes of his era, competing at a high level and striving to leave an impression on the field. His career, while short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who make it to the major leagues, even if only for a limited time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	17	1	0	0	0	32.0	33	17	2	18	17	4.78	0

Career ERA 4.78 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1972	PIT	NL	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	2	0	1	4	0.00	—	0.0
1973	PIT	NL	0	1	15	1	0	0	0	27.0	31	17	17	13	5.67	3.75 (-51%)	-556.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.685 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
1972	PIT	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	PIT	NL	15	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	1	0	4	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	PIT	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1973	PIT	P	15	1	0	4	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Otterbein College	Westerville	OH	1966, 1967, 1968, 1969