Jim Archer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1962)
Jim Archer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962 for the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. Across 57 career appearances, he went 9-16 with a 3.94 ERA and 122 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2871.4.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 9/9/2019 in Tarpon Springs, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1961-04-30
- Last Game
- 1962-09-19
Full name: James William Archer
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 9 | 15 | 39 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 205.1 | 204 | 73 | 60 | 110 | 3.20 | 4.03 (+21%) | 4695.9 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 40 | 29 | 10 | 12 | 9.43 | 3.96 (-139%) | -1824.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 16 | 57 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 233.0 | 244 | 102 | 70 | 122 | 3.94 | — | 2,871 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 64 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .078 | .104 | .094 | .198 | -789 |
Career AVG .078 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.
Career OBP .104 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.
Career SLG .094 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.
Career OPS .198 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 72.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 39 | 63 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .063 | .258 (-75%) | .328 (-72%) | .399 (-80%) | .727 (-77%) | -789.2 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 57 | 64 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .078 | — | — | — | — | -789 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (114 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .038 |
| Away | 29 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .105 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 112.2 | 118 | 52 | 32 | 61 | 4.15 |
| Away | 29 | 120.1 | 126 | 50 | 38 | 61 | 3.74 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-19 | KC1 | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-09 | KC1 | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-05 | KC1 | BOS | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962-09-03 | KC1 | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-23 | KC1 | BOS | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-19 | KC1 | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-08-18 | KC1 | NYY | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-11 | KC1 | CHW | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-09 | KC1 | MIN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-01 | KC1 | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |
Jim Archer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Archer debuted on April 30, 1961 and played a final game on September 19, 1962. Every season row on the page belongs to the Kansas City Athletics, from 1961 through 1962. Archer, born on May 25, 1932, in Max Meadows, VA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw left-handed and batted right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. Archer's death is recorded on September 9, 2019, in Tarpon Springs, FL, USA. Jim Archer was the playing name; the full given name is James William.
Across 57 games (28 starts), Archer recorded 9 wins against 16 losses with a 3.94 ERA. The same table counts 122 strikeouts. Archer's 3.94 ERA was close to the 3.99 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 9, in 1961. 1961 was Archer's sharpest full season, a 3.20 ERA against the league's 4.03. Archer's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 2,871.4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Archer
- What years did Jim Archer play?
- Jim Archer played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962.
- Was Jim Archer a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Archer pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 122 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Archer hit?
- Jim Archer hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Jim Archer play for?
- Jim Archer played for one team, the Kansas City Athletics (1961–1962).
- What were Jim Archer's career stats?
- In 57 games, Jim Archer went 9-16 with a 3.94 ERA, 122 strikeouts, 233.0 innings pitched, and 5 saves.
- What position did Jim Archer play?
- Jim Archer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Archer and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Archer was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Jim Archer's career ERA?
- Jim Archer finished with a 3.94 career ERA, going 9-16 with 122 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Archer have?
- Jim Archer recorded 122 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Archer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Archer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.