Jim Northrup

Born: 11/24/1939 in Breckenridge, MI, USA

Died: 6/8/2011 in Grand Blanc, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-30 | Final Game: 1975-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Northrup

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Biography

Jim Northrup was a professional baseball player born in 1939 who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1975. Primarily known as a position player, Northrup played in a total of 1,392 games, establishing himself as a reliable contributor at the plate and in the field. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1,254 hits and belted 153 home runs, while driving in 610 runs. His career batting average stood at .267, reflecting his ability to hit for both average and power, which was particularly valuable during an era where offensive production was increasingly emphasized. Northrup was known for his versatility on the field, which allowed him to adapt to various roles as the game evolved throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was also noted for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 39 stolen bases, an asset that complemented his offensive skill set. His contributions to the game and the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive era in baseball. Northrup's legacy is marked not only by his statistics but also by his ability to perform in critical moments, making him a respected figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1392	4692	603	1254	218	42	153	610	39	449	635	0.267	0.333	0.429	0.763	10194.3

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.763 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — +11.3% above 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
1964	DET	AL	5	12	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	DET	AL	80	219	20	45	12	3	2	16	1	12	50	0.205	.245 (-16%)	.310 (-19%)	.371 (-15%)	.682 (-17%)	-684.6
1966	DET	AL	123	419	53	111	24	6	16	58	4	33	52	0.265	.248 (+7%)	.309 (+4%)	.376 (+24%)	.685 (+15%)	1045.2
1967	DET	AL	144	495	63	134	18	6	10	61	7	43	83	0.271	.242 (+12%)	.306 (+8%)	.357 (+10%)	.663 (+9%)	855.4
1968	DET	AL	154	580	76	153	29	7	21	90	4	50	87	0.264	.236 (+11%)	.298 (+8%)	.340 (+31%)	.638 (+21%)	2029.9
1969	DET	AL	148	543	79	160	31	5	25	66	4	52	83	0.295	.248 (+19%)	.320 (+12%)	.369 (+38%)	.689 (+26%)	2567.6
1970	DET	AL	139	504	71	132	21	3	24	80	3	58	68	0.262	.253 (+3%)	.325 (+5%)	.385 (+19%)	.711 (+13%)	1254.9
1971	DET	AL	136	459	72	124	27	2	16	71	7	60	43	0.270	.249 (+8%)	.316 (+12%)	.365 (+21%)	.682 (+17%)	1527.5
1972	DET	AL	134	426	40	111	15	2	8	42	4	38	47	0.261	.243 (+7%)	.310 (+4%)	.353 (+2%)	.664 (+3%)	291.1
1973	DET	AL	119	404	55	124	14	7	12	44	4	38	41	0.307	.256 (+19%)	.325 (+13%)	.378 (+23%)	.703 (+18%)	1359.2
1974	DET	AL	97	376	41	89	12	1	11	42	0	36	46	0.237	.256 (-8%)	.324 (-7%)	.369 (-2%)	.693 (-5%)	-352.1
1974	WSN	NL	21	54	3	13	1	0	2	8	0	5	9	0.241	.256 (-6%)	.324 (-6%)	.369 (avg)	.693 (-3%)	-352.1
1974	BAL	AL	8	7	2	4	0	0	1	3	0	2	1	0.571	—	—	—	—	-352.1
1975	BAL	AL	84	194	27	53	13	0	5	29	0	22	22	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.327 (+6%)	.374 (+12%)	.701 (+9%)	321.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	42	4	12	0	1	2	9	3	8	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1972	ALCS	DET	5	14	0	5	0	0	0	1	2	3	0.357
1968	WS	DET	7	28	4	7	0	1	2	8	1	5	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	34	22	245	17	5	23
OF	1267	1158	2470	56	50	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	DET	OF	2	2	4	0	0	0
1965	DET	OF	54	48	82	0	2	0
1966	DET	OF	113	106	241	8	5	1
1967	DET	OF	143	124	271	3	8	1
1968	DET	OF	151	148	321	7	7	1
1969	DET	OF	143	142	323	8	5	2
1970	DET	OF	136	135	284	4	2	1
1971	DET	1B	32	22	236	16	5	23
1971	DET	OF	108	94	205	4	4	0
1972	DET	1B	2	0	9	1	0	0
1972	DET	OF	127	107	215	8	5	2
1973	DET	OF	116	95	207	6	4	2
1974	DET	OF	97	97	209	5	6	0
1974	MON	OF	13	12	13	0	0	0
1974	BAL	OF	6	0	4	1	0	0
1975	BAL	OF	58	48	91	2	2	0