Jim Mecir, baseball player, 1995-2005

Jim Mecir

Born: 5/16/1970 in Bayside, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-04 | Final Game: 2005-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Jason Mecir

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Biography

Jim Mecir, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2005. Known for his unique delivery and effective use of breaking pitches, Mecir carved out a niche as a reliable reliever and spot starter during his career. He played for several teams, including the Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and the Oakland Athletics, showcasing his versatility on the mound. His career record stood at 29 wins and 35 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77. Over his decade in the majors, Mecir recorded 450 strikeouts and collected 12 saves, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and secure crucial outs in high-pressure situations. Mecir's pitching style was characterized by a low three-quarters arm slot, which contributed to his effectiveness against both left-handed and right-handed hitters. He emerged during an era of significant offensive output in baseball, often known as the "steroid era," where pitchers faced the challenge of navigating through lineups filled with power hitters. Despite the offensive climate, Mecir managed to maintain a respectable ERA and was valued for his ability to come in during critical moments. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he was recognized for his competitive spirit and work ethic, leaving a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 35 474 0 0 0 12 527.0 482 221 41 225 450 3.77 0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 15.6% 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
1995 SEA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.7 5 0 2 3 0.00 — 0.0
1996 NYY AL 1 1 26 0 0 0 0 40.3 42 23 23 38 5.13 4.61 (-11%) -
1997 NYY AL 0 4 25 0 0 0 0 33.7 36 22 10 25 5.88 4.39 (-34%) -
1998 TBR AL 7 2 68 0 0 0 0 84.0 68 29 33 77 3.11 4.43 (+30%) -
1999 TBR AL 0 1 17 0 0 0 0 20.7 15 6 14 15 2.61 4.71 (+45%) -
2000 TBR AL 7 2 38 0 0 0 1 49.7 35 17 22 33 3.08 4.77 (+35%) -
2000 OAK AL 3 1 25 0 0 0 4 35.3 35 11 14 37 2.80 4.77 (+41%) 1530.6
2001 OAK AL 2 8 54 0 0 0 3 63.0 54 24 26 61 3.43 4.42 (+22%) 1904.6
2002 OAK AL 6 4 61 0 0 0 1 67.7 68 32 29 53 4.26 4.28 (+1%) 787.0
2003 OAK AL 2 3 41 0 0 0 1 37.0 40 23 16 25 5.59 4.40 (-27%) -59.9
2004 OAK AL 0 5 65 0 0 0 2 47.7 45 19 19 49 3.59 4.46 (+20%) 794.4
2005 MIA NL 1 4 52 0 0 0 0 43.3 39 15 17 34 3.12 4.29 (+27%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
474 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.761 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
1995 SEA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 NYY AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 NYY AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 TBR AL 68 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 TBR AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 TBR AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 OAK AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 OAK AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 OAK AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 OAK AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 OAK AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIA NL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 ALDS2 OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2000 ALDS1 OAK 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 7 0 0 10.3 6 2 1 8 1.74

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2003 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 0 1 0 0.00
2002 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0.00
2001 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 2 0 0 3.3 4 2 0 4 5.40
2000 ALDS1 OAK 0 0 3 0 0 5.3 1 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 474 0 36 84 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 SEA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1996 NYA P 26 0 1 13 0 0
1997 NYA P 25 0 5 2 0 0
1998 TBA P 68 0 9 16 0 2
1999 TBA P 17 0 1 4 0 0
2000 TBA P 38 0 1 4 0 1
2000 OAK P 25 0 2 3 0 0
2001 OAK P 54 0 3 11 1 1
2002 OAK P 61 0 7 15 0 0
2003 OAK P 41 0 2 8 0 0
2004 OAK P 65 0 1 3 0 0
2005 FLO P 52 0 4 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 474

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 FLO NL $1,100,000
2004 OAK AL $3,300,000
2003 OAK AL $3,216,667
2002 OAK AL $2,366,667
2001 OAK AL $1,116,667
2000 TBA AL $350,000
1999 TBA AL $267,500
1998 TBA AL $205,000
Total Career Earnings $11,922,501

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eckerd College St. Petersburg FL 1989, 1990, 1991