Jim Pastorius

Born: 7/12/1881 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 5/10/1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-15 | Final Game: 1909-08-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Washington Pastorius

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Biography

Jim Pastorius was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1906 to 1909. Born in 1881, Pastorius made his mark during the early years of the 20th century when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. Over his four-year career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 55 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.12, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters in a challenging competitive landscape. With a total of 205 strikeouts, Pastorius showcased a solid skill set on the mound, earning respect for his pitching style and competitive spirit. Although he never recorded a save, his contributions were essential to the teams he played for during his brief tenure in Major League Baseball. Jim Pastorius's legacy lies in his role as a pitcher in an era when the game was evolving, and his statistics underscore the challenges faced by players of his time. He remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and talent of athletes in the early 1900s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
31	55	97	84	57	10	0	727.0	705	252	15	278	205	3.12	0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 2.53 across their career seasons — 23.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1906	BRO	NL	10	14	29	24	16	3	211.7	225	85	69	58	3.61	2.68 (-35%)	-2325.0
1907	BRO	NL	16	12	28	26	20	4	222.0	218	58	77	70	2.35	2.50 (+6%)	-1683.1
1908	BRO	NL	4	20	28	25	16	2	213.7	171	58	74	54	2.44	2.40 (-2%)	-3742.5
1909	BRO	NL	1	9	12	9	5	1	79.7	91	51	58	23	5.76	2.55 (-126%)	-4042.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
98	231	17	35	2	2	0	10	0	20	61	0.152	0.222	0.177	0.400	-948.2

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	BRO	NL	29	71	6	10	2	1	5	4	13	0.141	.247 (-43%)	.307 (-39%)	.315 (-37%)	.622 (-38%)	-418.8
1907	BRO	NL	29	73	6	15	0	0	5	7	21	0.205	.245 (-16%)	.304 (-7%)	.308 (-33%)	.613 (-20%)	-184.0
1908	BRO	NL	28	62	4	8	0	1	0	6	18	0.129	.240 (-46%)	.298 (-31%)	.306 (-47%)	.605 (-39%)	-345.4
1909	BRO	NL	12	25	1	2	0	0	0	3	9	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0