Jim Willoughby

Born: 1/31/1949 in Salinas, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-05 | Final Game: 1978-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Arthur Willoughby

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Biography

Jim Willoughby, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 until 1978. Known for his versatility on the mound, Willoughby finished his career with a record of 26-36 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79. Throughout his time in the league, he demonstrated his ability to close out games, accumulating 34 saves and recording 250 strikeouts. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he often took on crucial roles during high-pressure situations. Willoughby’s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift in pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief pitchers. His performance in the bullpen and as a starter showcased his adaptability and skill. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Willoughby’s solid statistics and reliable presence on the mound left a lasting impression on those who followed the game during the 1970s. After his playing days, he remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	36	238	28	8	1	34	550.7	558	232	57	145	250	3.79	0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 3.63 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
1971	SFG	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	4.0	8	4	1	3	9.00	—	-
1972	SFG	NL	6	4	11	11	7	0	0	87.7	72	23	14	40	2.36	3.26 (+28%)	-
1973	SFG	NL	4	5	39	12	1	1	1	123.0	138	64	37	60	4.68	3.75 (-25%)	-
1974	SFG	NL	1	4	18	4	0	0	0	40.7	51	21	9	12	4.65	3.63 (-28%)	-
1975	BOS	AL	5	2	24	0	0	0	8	48.3	46	19	16	29	3.54	3.71 (+5%)	-497.2
1976	BOS	AL	3	12	54	0	0	0	10	99.0	94	31	31	37	2.82	3.51 (+20%)	-197.0
1977	BOS	AL	6	2	31	0	0	0	2	54.7	54	30	18	33	4.94	4.00 (-23%)	250.4
1978	CHW	AL	1	6	59	0	0	0	13	93.3	95	40	19	36	3.86	3.69 (-5%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
242	67	6	10	2	0	1	3	0	4	24	0.149	0.197	0.224	0.421	0.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OBP .197 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1971	SFG	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1972	SFG	NL	11	27	1	5	0	0	0	2	8	0.185	—	—	—	—
1973	SFG	NL	41	28	3	4	1	1	3	2	11	0.143	—	—	—	—
1974	SFG	NL	20	10	2	1	1	0	0	0	4	0.100	—	—	—	—
1975	BOS	AL	24	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	BOS	AL	54	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1977	BOS	AL	31	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	CHW	AL	59	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—