Jim Ollom

Born: 7/8/1945 in Snohomish, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-03 | Final Game: 1967-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Donald Ollom

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Biography

Jim Ollom, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1966 to 1967. His career was brief, spanning just 24 games, during which he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. Despite the limited opportunities at the plate, Ollom's presence in the major leagues during this period reflects the competitive nature of baseball in the mid-1960s, a time marked by a mix of established stars and emerging talents. Ollom's time in MLB occurred during a transitional phase in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the gradual shift towards more modern playing styles. Although his statistical contributions were modest, his journey to the majors is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball. After retiring from the game on September 15, 1967, Ollom remained a part of baseball history, representing the numerous players who experienced the challenges and triumphs of competing at the highest level, even if only for a short duration.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	24	3	0	0	0	45.0	39	25	5	12	28	5.00	0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 46.6% 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
1966	MIN	AL	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	10.0	6	4	1	11	3.60	3.52 (-2%)	317.1
1967	MIN	AL	0	1	21	2	0	0	0	35.0	33	21	11	17	5.40	3.30 (-63%)	-912.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 57.7% 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
1966	MIN	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	MIN	AL	21	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	24	3	1	7	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	MIN	P	3	1	0	1	0	0
1967	MIN	P	21	2	1	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	24