Jim Middleton

Born: 5/28/1889 in Argos, IN, USA

Died: 1/12/1974 in Argos, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-18 | Final Game: 1921-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Blaine Middleton

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Biography

Jim Middleton, born in 1889, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1917 to 1921. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Middleton finished his career with a record of 7-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he accumulated 40 strikeouts and recorded 8 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Middleton played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the early post-Deadball Era when the game began to evolve with a greater emphasis on offense. Despite the challenges of his era, he made a notable impact on the teams he played for, demonstrating resilience and skill as a pitcher. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent contemporaries, reflect the dedication of many players who shaped the foundations of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	12	51	10	2	0	8	157.7	184	79	6	52	40	4.51	0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 3.40 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1917	NY1	NL	1	1	13	0	0	0	1	36.0	35	11	8	9	2.75	2.69 (-2%)	-183.6
1921	DET	AL	6	11	38	10	2	0	7	121.7	149	68	44	31	5.03	4.02 (-25%)	-950.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	42	2	5	1	0	0	4	0	2	5	0.119	0.159	0.143	0.302	0.0

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.302 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 56.4% 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
1917	NY1	NL	13	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	DET	AL	38	34	2	5	1	0	0	4	0	2	0	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	51	0	11	51	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	NY1	P	13	0	2	13	0	0
1921	DET	P	38	0	9	38	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	51