Jim York, baseball player, 1970-1976

Jim York

Born: 8/27/1947 in Maywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-21 | Final Game: 1976-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Harlan York

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Biography

Jim York, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 until his retirement in 1976. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, York finished his career with a record of 16-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79. Over his playing years, he struck out 194 batters and recorded 10 saves, showcasing his capability both as a starter and a reliever. His tenure in Major League Baseball occurred during a transformative period in the sport, characterized by the rise of power hitting and a shift in pitching strategies. York's playing style was marked by a strong command of his pitches, which allowed him to navigate through challenging lineups effectively. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he provided valuable innings and stability in the bullpen. After concluding his career on August 5, 1976, York left behind a legacy that reflected the grit and dedication of pitchers in the early 1970s, an era that would soon evolve into one dominated by power hitters and specialization.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
11.0 9.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.100 .000 0.100

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1921 11.0 9.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.100 .000 0.100

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 17 174 4 0 0 10 285.0 290 120 19 132 194 3.79 0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 5.1% worse than 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
1970 KCR AL 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 8.0 5 3 2 6 3.38 — -
1971 KCR AL 5 5 53 0 0 0 3 93.3 70 30 44 103 2.89 3.47 (+17%) -
1972 HOU NL 0 1 26 0 0 0 0 36.0 45 21 18 25 5.25 3.26 (-61%) -374.3
1973 HOU NL 3 4 41 0 0 0 6 53.0 65 26 20 22 4.42 3.75 (-18%) -213.3
1974 HOU NL 2 2 28 0 0 0 1 38.3 48 14 19 15 3.29 3.63 (+9%) -70.2
1975 HOU NL 4 4 19 4 0 0 0 46.7 43 20 25 17 3.86 3.71 (-4%) -418.1
1976 NYY AL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 9.7 14 6 4 6 5.59 3.51 (-59%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
174 40 2 3 1 0 1 3 0 3 18 0.075 0.140 0.175 0.315 0.0

Career AVG .075 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OBP .140 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.315 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 54.5% 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
1970 KCR AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 KCR AL 53 17 1 2 1 0 1 3 0 1 7 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1972 HOU NL 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 HOU NL 41 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 HOU NL 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 HOU NL 19 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1976 NYY AL 3 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 174 4 14 37 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 KCA P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1971 KCA P 53 0 6 10 1 1
1972 HOU P 26 0 0 6 0 0
1973 HOU P 41 0 1 12 2 0
1974 HOU P 28 0 4 6 0 0
1975 HOU P 19 4 3 2 1 0
1976 NYA P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 174

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1966, 1967
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1968, 1969