Jim Otten

Born: 7/1/1951 in Lewistown, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-07-31 | Final Game: 1981-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Edward Otten

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Biography

Jim Otten, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to 1981. Making his debut in the mid-1970s, Otten played during an era marked by the transition towards a more offensive game, which influenced pitching strategies across Major League Baseball. Throughout his time in the league, he showcased his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 75 strikeouts over the course of his career. Otten finished with a record of 1-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.46, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to his teams extended beyond mere statistics. Otten's journey in baseball illustrated the dedication and resilience required of players navigating the complexities of professional sports during a period of evolving playing styles and heightened competition. His legacy endures as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	64	5	0	0	0	118.7	150	72	7	67	75	5.46	0

Career ERA 5.46 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 49.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1974	CHW	AL	0	1	5	1	16.3	22	10	12	11	5.51	3.63 (-52%)	-
1975	CHW	AL	0	0	2	0	5.3	4	4	7	3	6.75	—	-
1976	CHW	AL	0	0	2	0	6.0	9	3	2	3	4.50	—	-
1980	STL	NL	0	5	31	4	55.3	71	34	26	38	5.53	3.84 (-44%)	-
1981	STL	NL	1	0	24	0	35.7	44	21	20	20	5.30	3.58 (-48%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1974	CHW	AL	5	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	CHW	AL	2	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	CHW	AL	2	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	STL	NL	31	5	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—
1981	STL	NL	24	2	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—