Jim Missouri

Born: 5/29/1917 in Bishopville, SC, USA

Died: 7/4/1989 in Capitol Heights, MD, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Albert Missouri

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Biography

Jim Missouri, born in 1917, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. Throughout his career, he has amassed a record of 9-13, showcasing his determination to contribute to his team's success. With an earned run average (ERA) of 5.78, Missouri demonstrates the challenges of navigating through the intricacies of major league hitting. His ability to strike out opponents is evident with a total of 123 strikeouts, alongside securing 2 saves, which highlights his versatility and capability to perform in high-pressure situations. As an active player in today's game, Missouri continues to make his mark during a time when pitchers face ever-evolving hitting strategies and advanced analytics. His journey reflects the dedication required to compete at the highest level, drawing on the traditions of past eras while adapting to the modern game's dynamics. Jim Missouri remains a noteworthy figure in the contemporary baseball landscape, embodying the spirit of perseverance that defines the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	13	57	28	11	3	2	211.7	242	136	17	84	123	5.78	0

Career ERA 5.78 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
1937	PS	NN2	3	2	11	5	3	1	0	48.0	45	16	9	31	3.00	4.34 (+31%)	1276.2
1938	PS	NN2	4	5	13	7	4	1	0	47.0	59	43	25	30	8.23	4.35 (-89%)	-935.2
1939	PS	NN2	1	3	14	9	2	1	0	66.0	66	41	28	31	5.59	4.28 (-30%)	-1236.7
1940	PS	NN2	1	3	19	7	2	0	2	50.7	72	36	22	31	6.39	4.21 (-52%)	1448.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	70	3	9	1	0	0	5	0	1	0	0.129	0.141	0.143	0.284	0.0

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OBP .141 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.284 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1937	PS	NN2	11	15	0	1	0	0	0	0.067	—	—	—	—
1938	PS	NN2	13	17	2	4	1	3	0	0.235	—	—	—	—
1939	PS	NN2	14	24	1	4	0	2	1	0.167	—	—	—	—
1940	PS	NN2	19	14	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—