Jim Pena

Born: 9/17/1964 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-07 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Patrick Pena

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Biography

Jim Pena, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 7, 1992, to October 3, 1992. Over the course of his brief time in Major League Baseball, he made a notable impact on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. Despite his limited opportunities, Pena demonstrated his capabilities by striking out a total of 32 batters during his time in the league. Pena’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing specialization of pitchers and the emergence of relief roles. Although he did not record any saves, his performance reflected the competitive nature of the early 1990s, a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to deliver critical innings in high-pressure situations. Jim Pena's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, highlighted the importance of depth in a pitching staff and the often-overlooked role of players who supported their teams in various capacities.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	25	2	0	0	0	44.0	49	17	4	20	32	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 7.2% better 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
1992	SFG	NL	1	1	25	2	0	0	0	44.0	49	17	20	32	3.48	3.75 (+7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 42.8% 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
1992	SFG	NL	25	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	2	1	11	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	SFN	P	25	2	1	11	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Dominguez Hills	Carson	CA	1983, 1984, 1985, 1986