Jim Rushford, baseball player, 2002-2002

Jim Rushford

Born: 3/24/1974 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-03 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Rushford

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Biography

Jim Rushford, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) scene for a brief period between 2002 and 2009. Although his career spanned just a handful of games, Rushford made his mark as a position player, participating in 23 MLB games. He recorded 11 hits, which included a solitary home run, and drove in 6 runs, concluding his career with a batting average of .143. Known for his tenacity at the plate, Rushford's contributions to his teams were more about grit than gaudy statistics. Rushford played during an era characterized by both remarkable athleticism and the burgeoning influence of power hitters in the game. While his overall numbers may not reflect the explosive offensive output that defined the period, his determination and work ethic exemplified the spirit of many players striving to make their mark in the highly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. Though his time on the field was limited, Jim Rushford remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing those players who persevered through the challenges of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 77 8 11 2 0 1 6 0 6 9 0.143 0.214 0.208 0.422 -571.2

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.422 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 43.6% 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
2002 MIL NL 23 77 8 11 2 0 1 6 0 6 9 0.143 .261 (-45%) .331 (-35%) .416 (-50%) .747 (-44%) -571.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 22 21 43 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 MIL OF 22 21 43 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 21

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995