Jim Price, baseball player, 1967-1971

Jim Price

Born: 10/13/1941 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 8/7/2023 in Washington, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-04-11 | Final Game: 1971-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Jimmie William Price

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Biography

Jim Price, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1971. Over the course of his five-year career, Price appeared in 261 games, showcasing his versatility in the field. He recorded a total of 129 hits, 18 home runs, and 71 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .214. Known for his solid defensive skills, Price contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his ability to manage the game behind the plate. Price's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player dynamics and the game's evolving strategies. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Price's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the league exemplified the dedication and hard work characteristic of many players navigating the competitive landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
261 602 58 129 22 0 18 71 0 62 70 0.214 0.287 0.341 0.627 -801.7

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1967 DET AL 44 92 9 24 4 0 0 8 0 4 10 0.261 .242 (+8%) .306 (-5%) .357 (-15%) .663 (-10%) -151.8
1968 DET AL 64 132 12 23 4 0 3 13 0 13 14 0.174 .236 (-26%) .298 (-15%) .340 (-20%) .638 (-18%) -354.9
1969 DET AL 72 192 21 45 8 0 9 28 0 18 20 0.234 .248 (-6%) .320 (-8%) .369 (+13%) .689 (+3%) 28.6
1970 DET AL 52 132 12 24 4 0 5 15 0 21 23 0.182 .253 (-28%) .325 (-11%) .385 (-15%) .711 (-13%) -299.5
1971 DET AL 29 54 4 13 2 0 1 7 0 6 3 0.241 .249 (-3%) .316 (+2%) .365 (-9%) .682 (-4%) -24.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1968 WS DET 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 180 156 1064 55 17 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 DET C 24 22 139 8 4 1
1968 DET C 42 35 223 14 1 1
1969 DET C 51 49 337 18 4 4
1970 DET C 38 37 266 8 6 2
1971 DET C 25 13 99 7 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 180