Jim Colzie

Born: 7/12/1920 in Montezuma, GA, USA

Died: 3/22/2010 in Bloomington, IN, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: James C. Colzie

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Biography

Jim Colzie, born in 1920, is a seasoned pitcher who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. With a career record of 3-4, Colzie showcases a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 5.43, reflecting the challenges he faces in a sport that has evolved significantly since his early days. Known for his strong work ethic and determination, he has accumulated 33 strikeouts and secured 1 save during his active career. Colzie's tenure in baseball coincides with an era marked by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, as the game continues to emphasize power and precision. As an active player, he remains a valuable part of his team's roster, contributing to both games and the development of younger talent. Colzie's ongoing presence in the sport represents a bridge between the past and present, as he adapts to the changing dynamics of Major League Baseball while continuing to pursue excellence on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	13	7	4	0	1	66.3	87	40	2	30	33	5.43	0

Career ERA 5.43 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 43.5% 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
1946	CIC	NAL	2	1	8	2	2	0	1	35.7	42	18	14	17	4.54	3.59 (-26%)	701.1
1947	CIC	NAL	1	3	5	5	2	0	0	30.7	45	22	16	16	6.46	3.97 (-63%)	-72.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	26	1	6	1	0	0	5	0	2	0	0.231	0.286	0.269	0.555	0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
1946	CIC	NAL	8	14	0	5	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CIC	NAL	5	12	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	7	0	16	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	CIC	P	8	2	0	4	1	0
1947	CIC	P	5	5	0	12	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13