Jim Barr, baseball player, 1971-1983

Jim Barr

Born: 2/10/1948 in Lynwood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-31 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Leland Barr

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Biography

Jim Barr was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1971 until 1983, establishing himself as a reliable arm in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 101 wins and 112 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Barr recorded a total of 741 strikeouts and secured 12 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher during an era marked by a transition in offensive strategies. Barr's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with pitchers facing increasingly powerful hitters. His consistent performance on the mound contributed to his teams' successes, making him a significant figure in the league. With a keen understanding of pitching mechanics and strategy, Barr was able to compete effectively against some of the best lineups of his time, cementing his legacy as a skilled pitcher in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
101 112 454 252 64 20 12 2065.3 2170 816 161 469 741 3.56 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1971 SFG NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 0 35.3 33 14 5 16 3.57 -
1972 SFG NL 8 10 44 18 8 2 2 179.0 166 57 41 86 2.87 -
1973 SFG NL 11 17 41 33 8 3 2 231.3 240 98 49 88 3.81 -
1974 SFG NL 13 9 44 27 11 5 2 239.7 223 73 47 84 2.74 -
1975 SFG NL 13 14 35 33 12 2 0 244.0 244 83 58 77 3.06 -
1976 SFG NL 15 12 37 37 8 3 0 252.3 260 81 60 75 2.89 -
1977 SFG NL 12 16 38 38 6 2 0 234.3 286 124 56 97 4.76 -
1978 SFG NL 8 11 32 25 5 2 1 163.0 180 64 35 44 3.53 -
1979 LAA AL 10 12 36 25 5 0 0 197.0 217 92 55 69 4.20 -
1980 LAA AL 1 4 24 7 0 0 1 68.0 90 42 23 22 5.56 -
1982 SFG NL 4 3 53 9 1 1 2 128.7 125 47 20 36 3.29 -
1983 SFG NL 5 3 53 0 0 0 2 92.7 106 41 20 47 3.98 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
481 513 28 83 15 2 1 31 2 15 129 0.162 0.191 0.205 0.396 -3121.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1971 SFG NL 17 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
1972 SFG NL 44 49 4 9 3 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.184 0.0
1973 SFG NL 41 66 5 10 2 0 0 1 0 1 16 0.152 -524.3
1974 SFG NL 56 71 7 18 3 0 1 3 0 5 17 0.254 -93.4
1975 SFG NL 38 76 5 9 1 0 0 2 0 3 24 0.118 -754.2
1976 SFG NL 41 74 3 12 2 2 0 9 2 4 21 0.162 -426.8
1977 SFG NL 44 76 2 10 2 0 0 9 0 2 22 0.132 -736.0
1978 SFG NL 34 50 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 0.100 -586.3
1979 LAA AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1980 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1982 SFG NL 53 32 1 8 1 0 0 3 0 0 6 0.250 0.0
1983 SFG NL 53 15 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.133 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 NLCS SFN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 2 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1971 NLCS SFN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 2 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 454 252 148 388 26 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 SFN P 17 0 3 9 1 0
1972 SFN P 44 18 8 32 2 2
1973 SFN P 41 33 19 31 0 4
1974 SFN P 44 27 16 41 3 4
1975 SFN P 35 33 28 48 3 2
1976 SFN P 37 37 22 56 4 0
1977 SFN P 38 38 13 53 5 2
1978 SFN P 32 25 7 35 4 1
1979 CAL P 36 25 6 41 0 5
1980 CAL P 24 7 1 10 2 0
1982 SFN P 53 9 15 19 1 2
1983 SFN P 53 0 10 13 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 454

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1968, 1969, 1970