Jim Tracy, baseball player, 1980-1981

Jim Tracy

Born: 12/31/1955 in Hamilton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-20 | Final Game: 1981-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Edwin Tracy

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Biography

Jim Tracy, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1980 to 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the traditional styles of play prevalent in the 1970s to the more dynamic approaches that characterized the 1980s. Tracy played a total of 87 games in the major leagues, where he accumulated 46 hits, including three home runs. His batting average stood at .249, and he contributed 14 RBIs and three stolen bases to his teams. Tracy's playing style reflected the versatility and adaptability required of players during this transitional era in baseball. Although his time in the majors was brief, his contributions were notable for their context within the game’s history. After his playing career, Tracy transitioned into coaching and management, where he continued to influence the sport, furthering his legacy beyond his playing days. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the dedication and resilience characteristic of many players from his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 185 18 46 5 4 3 14 3 25 51 0.249 0.336 0.368 0.704 29.2

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — near 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
1980 CHC NL 42 122 12 31 3 3 3 9 2 13 37 0.254 .264 (-4%) .326 (avg) .387 (+4%) .714 (+2%) 38.6
1981 CHC NL 45 63 6 15 2 1 0 5 1 12 14 0.238 .255 (-7%) .320 (+11%) .368 (-18%) .688 (-5%) -9.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 6 0 0 1
OF 42 39 54 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 CHN 1B 1 1 6 0 0 1
1980 CHN OF 31 29 38 0 2 0
1981 CHN OF 11 10 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 32
Right Field 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Marietta College Marietta OH 1975, 1976