Jim Pagliaroni

Born: 12/8/1937 in Dearborn, MI, USA

Died: 4/3/2010 in Grass Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-08-13 | Final Game: 1969-09-30

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

Full name: James Vincent Pagliaroni

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Biography

Jim Pagliaroni, born in 1937, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1955 until his retirement in 1969. Over the course of his career, he played in 849 games, amassing 622 hits and 90 home runs, while driving in 326 runs. His batting average settled at .252, reflecting a solid performance during a time when offensive production was key to a team's success. Pagliaroni was known for his ability to contribute both at the plate and behind it, showcasing his skills as a catcher and infielder throughout his career. Pagliaroni played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His contributions in the mid-20th century helped pave the way for future generations of players. In addition to his on-field prowess, Pagliaroni's experience and leadership made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Oakland Athletics. With 4 stolen bases to his credit, he demonstrated versatility and awareness on the base paths, complementing his power-hitting abilities. Pagliaroni's career remains a notable chapter in the history of baseball, exemplifying the determination and talent of players during a dynamic period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
849	2465	269	622	98	7	90	326	4	330	494	0.252	0.344	0.407	0.751	4654.4

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — +8.8% 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
1955	BOS	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	BOS	AL	28	62	7	19	5	2	2	9	0	13	11	0.306	.255 (+20%)	.323 (+34%)	.387 (+41%)	.711 (+38%)	433.6
1961	BOS	AL	120	376	50	91	17	0	16	58	1	55	74	0.242	.258 (-6%)	.328 (+4%)	.399 (+4%)	.727 (+4%)	401.8
1962	BOS	AL	90	260	39	67	14	0	11	37	2	36	55	0.258	.257 (avg)	.326 (+10%)	.393 (+11%)	.719 (+11%)	619.0
1963	PIT	NL	92	252	27	58	5	0	11	26	0	36	57	0.230	.246 (-7%)	.308 (+7%)	.371 (+2%)	.680 (+4%)	304.9
1964	PIT	NL	97	302	33	89	12	3	10	36	1	41	56	0.295	.250 (+18%)	.312 (+22%)	.377 (+20%)	.690 (+21%)	1284.3
1965	PIT	NL	134	403	42	108	15	0	17	65	0	41	84	0.268	.245 (+9%)	.310 (+8%)	.371 (+16%)	.682 (+13%)	985.1
1966	PIT	NL	123	374	37	88	20	0	11	49	0	50	71	0.235	.248 (-5%)	.309 (+6%)	.376 (avg)	.685 (+3%)	314.7
1967	PIT	NL	44	100	4	20	1	1	0	9	0	16	26	0.200	.242 (-17%)	.306 (+2%)	.357 (-36%)	.663 (-18%)	-225.7
1968	OAK	AL	66	199	19	49	4	0	6	20	0	24	42	0.246	.236 (+4%)	.298 (+11%)	.340 (+5%)	.638 (+8%)	309.8
1969	OAK	AL	14	27	1	4	1	0	1	2	0	5	2	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SE1	AL	40	110	10	29	4	1	5	14	0	13	16	0.264	.248 (+6%)	.320 (+4%)	.369 (+23%)	.689 (+14%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	2	12	0	0	0
C	767	705	4139	302	41	50
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	BOS	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1960	BOS	C	18	15	91	5	1	0
1961	BOS	C	108	102	586	39	10	5
1962	BOS	C	73	69	411	33	6	4
1963	PIT	C	85	78	435	56	6	4
1964	PIT	C	96	95	584	42	5	5
1965	PIT	C	131	119	669	42	4	14
1966	PIT	C	118	109	613	37	2	6
1967	PIT	C	38	27	172	13	3	6
1968	OAK	C	63	58	375	16	1	3
1969	OAK	C	7	7	43	8	1	2
1969	SE1	1B	2	2	12	0	0	0
1969	SE1	C	29	26	160	11	2	1
1969	SE1	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0