James Russell, baseball player, 2010-2016

James Russell

Born: 1/8/1986 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-05 | Final Game: 2016-04-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Clayton Russell

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Biography

James Russell, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2010 to 2016. He played primarily in Major League Baseball, where he became known for his left-handed pitching style, effectively utilizing a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches to challenge hitters. Over the course of his career, Russell compiled a record of 10-18, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09. He was particularly effective in his role as a reliever, finishing his career with a total of 243 strikeouts and 4 saves. Russell's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an evolution in pitching strategies and the increasing importance of bullpen depth. His contributions on the mound were marked by resilience and a competitive spirit, allowing him to carve out a niche in the league despite the challenges faced by pitchers during his tenure. As a member of various teams, Russell left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented, demonstrating the value of a reliable left-handed option in the bullpen throughout his time in the majors.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 18 394 6 0 0 4 334.7 340 152 43 100 243 4.09 0

Career ERA 4.09 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — near 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
2010 CHC NL 1 1 57 0 0 0 0 49.0 55 27 11 42 4.96 4.08 (-22%) -
2011 CHC NL 1 6 64 5 0 0 0 67.7 76 31 14 43 4.12 3.94 (-5%) -
2012 CHC NL 7 1 77 0 0 0 2 69.3 67 25 23 55 3.25 4.01 (+19%) -
2013 CHC NL 1 6 74 0 0 0 0 52.7 46 21 18 37 3.59 3.87 (+7%) -
2014 CHC NL 0 2 44 0 0 0 1 33.3 24 13 16 26 3.51 3.74 (+6%) -
2014 ATL NL 0 0 22 1 0 0 0 24.3 21 6 4 16 2.22 3.74 (+41%) 874.5
2015 CHC NL 0 2 49 0 0 0 1 34.0 42 20 9 20 5.29 3.96 (-34%) -
2016 PHI NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 4.3 9 9 5 4 18.69 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
394 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.062 0.062 0.062 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 75.4% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 84.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 82.7% 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
2010 CHC NL 57 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CHC NL 64 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHC NL 77 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHC NL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHC NL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 ATL NL 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHC NL 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 PHI NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 394 6 16 43 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 CHN P 57 0 2 6 0 0
2011 CHN P 64 5 3 8 1 1
2012 CHN P 77 0 1 9 0 0
2013 CHN P 74 0 4 8 0 1
2014 CHN P 44 0 2 6 0 0
2014 ATL P 22 1 0 0 0 0
2015 CHN P 49 0 4 6 0 0
2016 PHI P 7 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 394

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PHI NL $1,500,000
2014 CHN NL $1,775,000
2013 CHN NL $1,075,000
2012 CHN NL $512,500
2011 CHN NL $427,500
2010 CHN NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $5,690,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 2007