Jim Breazeale
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1978)
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- Died
- 3/13/2025 in Bay City, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1969-09-13
- Last Game
- 1978-07-19
Full name: James Leo Breazeale
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 179 | 20 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 16 | 25 | .223 | .284 | .402 | .686 | 61 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.
Career OPS .686 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 10 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 52 | 85 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 12 | .247 | .243 (+1%) | .310 (-4%) | .353 (+26%) | .664 (+12%) | 141.4 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 25 | 72 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .208 | .257 (-19%) | .323 (-12%) | .378 (-1%) | .702 (-6%) | -80.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 89 | 179 | 20 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 16 | 25 | .223 | — | — | — | — | 61 | ||
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 (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 88 | 10 | 25 | 7 | 21 | .284 |
| Away | 40 | 91 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 12 | .165 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-19 | CHW | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-07-15 | CHW | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-07-07 | CHW | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-29 | CHW | SEA | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-28 | CHW | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-06-27 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-06-26 | CHW | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-25 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-25 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-23 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 40 | 35 | 279 | 8 | 2 | 24 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ATL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | ATL | 1B | 4 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1972 | ATL | 1B | 16 | 12 | 119 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 1972 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHA | 1B | 19 | 19 | 124 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 41 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Breazeale
- What years did Jim Breazeale play?
- Jim Breazeale played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1978.
- Was Jim Breazeale a pitcher?
- No. Jim Breazeale was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Breazeale hit?
- Jim Breazeale hit 9 career home runs with 40 hits.