Jim Nettles

Born: 3/2/1947 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1981-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: James William Nettles

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Biography

Jim Nettles, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1970 to 1981. Primarily a position player, Nettles played a total of 240 games in Major League Baseball, where he compiled a batting average of .220. Over the course of his career, he recorded 129 hits, including 16 home runs, and drove in 57 runs. Known for his versatility on the field, Nettles also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 10 stolen bases. Nettles' playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of more athletic players and a focus on power hitting. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the game's greats, he contributed to his teams with a solid work ethic and a competitive spirit. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Nettles' commitment to the game and his role as a position player provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
240	587	68	129	15	4	16	57	10	70	109	0.220	0.304	0.341	0.644	-156.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1970	MIN	AL	13	20	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	MIN	AL	70	168	17	42	5	1	6	24	3	19	24	0.250	.249 (avg)	.316 (+1%)	.365 (+9%)	.682 (+6%)	142.3
1972	MIN	AL	102	235	28	48	5	2	4	15	4	32	52	0.204	.243 (-16%)	.310 (-3%)	.353 (-17%)	.664 (-10%)	-345.4
1974	DET	AL	43	141	20	32	5	1	6	17	3	15	26	0.227	.256 (-12%)	.324 (-6%)	.369 (+10%)	.693 (+2%)	46.2
1979	KCR	AL	11	23	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	OAK	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0