Jim Umbricht

Born: 9/17/1930 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/8/1964 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-26 | Final Game: 1963-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: James Umbricht

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Biography

Jim Umbricht was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1959 to 1963. Born in 1930, Umbricht made his mark in a competitive era characterized by both the transition to more offensive play and the emergence of talented pitchers. He played primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 9-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.06. Umbricht's tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by his ability to strike out hitters, recording a total of 133 strikeouts throughout his career. He also contributed to his team's success with three saves, demonstrating his versatility as a reliever. Despite a relatively brief career, his performance remains a notable part of the Pirates' legacy during the early 1960s, a period that would soon see the team's rise to prominence in the National League. Jim Umbricht's contributions to baseball, both as a reliable pitcher and a competitor in a dynamic era, continue to be remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	5	88	7	0	0	3	194.0	155	66	17	71	133	3.06	0

Career ERA 3.06 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 19.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1959	PIT	NL	0	0	1	1	0	7.0	7	5	4	3	6.43	—	0.0
1960	PIT	NL	1	2	17	3	1	40.7	40	23	27	26	5.09	3.82 (-33%)	-1047.5
1961	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	3.3	5	1	2	1	2.70	—	0.0
1962	HOU	NL	4	0	34	0	2	67.0	51	15	17	55	2.01	3.96 (+49%)	2627.0
1963	HOU	NL	4	3	35	3	0	76.0	52	22	21	48	2.61	3.46 (+25%)	672.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
88	28	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.179	0.179	0.179	0.357	0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.357 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1959	PIT	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1960	PIT	NL	17	6	1	2	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—
1961	PIT	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
1962	HOU	NL	34	9	0	1	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—
1963	HOU	NL	35	9	0	1	0	1	0.111	—	—	—	—