Jim Constable
Born: 6/14/1933 in Jonesborough, TN, USA
Died: 9/4/2002 in Johnson City, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-06-24 | Final Game: 1963-04-27
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jimmy Lee Constable
Biography
Jim Constable, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 until 1963. Over the course of his career, Constable played for several teams, demonstrating his skills as a reliable arm on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.87, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 59 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams both as a starter and in relief roles.
Constable's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the emergence of new pitching techniques. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of the era. His legacy is remembered among fans and historians as part of the rich tapestry of the game during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 56 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 98.0 | 109 | 53 | 8 | 41 | 59 | 4.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 14.54 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 2.86 | 150.9 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 11.57 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5.62 | - |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 4.88 | - |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18.0 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 2.00 | - |
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.235 | 0.350 | 0.294 | 0.644 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | SFG | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 56 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NY1 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CLE | P | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | SFN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | P | 15 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | ML1 | P | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | SFN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 56 |