James Mouton

Born: 12/29/1968 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-04-04 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Raleigh Mouton

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Biography

James Mouton, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2001. As a position player, Mouton showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder and utility player, contributing to several teams during his career. He played a total of 723 games, in which he recorded 386 hits, 18 home runs, and 147 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .246. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Mouton also accumulated 109 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Mouton's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his era, his versatility and base-running prowess allowed him to carve out a niche in the league. His contributions were particularly valued by teams seeking depth and flexibility in their lineups, making him a reliable player throughout his tenure in the majors. After his retirement, Mouton's legacy as a player who embraced the dynamic aspects of the game continued to resonate among baseball enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
723	1570	223	386	75	7	18	147	109	174	338	0.246	0.328	0.337	0.665	-3684.5

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1994	HOU	NL	99	310	43	76	11	0	2	16	24	27	69	0.245	.269 (-9%)	.338 (-7%)	.424 (-29%)	.763 (-19%)	-1099.9
1995	HOU	NL	104	298	42	78	18	2	4	27	25	25	59	0.262	.266 (-2%)	.337 (-3%)	.417 (-10%)	.755 (-7%)	-405.6
1996	HOU	NL	122	300	40	79	15	1	3	34	21	38	55	0.263	.269 (-2%)	.340 (+1%)	.426 (-18%)	.767 (-10%)	-529.5
1997	HOU	NL	86	180	24	38	9	1	3	23	9	18	30	0.211	.266 (-21%)	.336 (-15%)	.419 (-23%)	.756 (-19%)	-686.2
1998	SDP	NL	55	63	8	12	2	1	0	7	4	7	11	0.190	.266 (-28%)	.335 (-20%)	.420 (-40%)	.755 (-31%)	-364.0
1999	WSN	NL	95	122	18	32	5	1	2	13	6	18	31	0.262	.271 (-3%)	.344 (+6%)	.433 (-15%)	.778 (-6%)	-93.9
2000	MIL	NL	87	159	28	37	7	1	2	17	13	30	43	0.233	.270 (-14%)	.344 (+5%)	.437 (-25%)	.782 (-12%)	-272.2
2001	MIL	NL	75	138	20	34	8	0	2	10	7	11	40	0.246	.263 (-7%)	.332 (-1%)	.426 (-18%)	.758 (-11%)	-233.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	546	338	788	25	14	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1994	HOU	OF	96	72	163	5	3	2
1995	HOU	OF	94	68	136	4	0	0
1996	HOU	OF	108	73	158	7	5	1
1997	HOU	OF	61	40	86	1	0	1
1998	SDN	OF	33	9	30	1	1	0
1999	MON	OF	56	17	50	2	1	1
2000	MIL	OF	45	33	84	3	1	0
2001	MIL	OF	53	26	81	2	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	216
Center Field	180
Right Field	175
Designated Hitter	3

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	MIL	NL	$300,000
2000	MIL	NL	$260,000
1999	MON	NL	$250,000
1998	SDN	NL	$435,000
1997	HOU	NL	$415,000
1996	HOU	NL	$196,000
1995	HOU	NL	$145,000
1994	HOU	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,110,000