Jim Campbell, baseball player, 1970-1970

Jim Campbell

Born: 1/10/1943 in Hartsville, SC, USA

Died: 12/29/2024 in Oats, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-11 | Final Game: 1970-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Robert Campbell

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Jim Campbell, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1970s. He played as a position player, making his debut on April 11, 1970, and concluding his time in the majors on May 13, 1970. Although his career was short-lived, Campbell appeared in 13 games, where he recorded 3 hits and 1 run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .231. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field contributed to the roster dynamics of the teams he played for during his time. Campbell's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the gradual transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many players aspire to, his journey through the MLB reflects the challenges and opportunities that faced athletes of his time. His story serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, each leaving their mark, however fleeting, on the rich history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 13 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.231 0.231 0.231 0.462 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 35.1% 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 STL NL 13 13 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games