Jim Corsi
Born: 9/9/1961 in Newton, MA, USA
Died: 1/4/2022 in Bellingham, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-06-28 | Final Game: 1999-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: James Bernard Corsi
Biography
Jim Corsi was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a career that spanned over a decade, from 1988 to 1999. Born in 1961, Corsi established himself in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into an era of power hitting and advanced analytics. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable relief pitcher.
Corsi finished his career with a record of 22-24 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.25, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. He struck out 290 batters and secured 7 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' bullpen depth. Known for his competitive spirit and pitching prowess, Corsi played a crucial role in the late innings, often coming in to secure victories or hold leads. His contributions to the game have been remembered by fans and historians alike, as he navigated the challenges of the sport during a dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 24 | 368 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 481.3 | 450 | 174 | 33 | 191 | 290 | 3.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 3.80 | 240.5 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 26 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 1.88 | 486.8 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 0 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.7 | 76 | 32 | 23 | 53 | 3.71 | 1040.8 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 4 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 44 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 1.43 | 8.6 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6.64 | - |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 2 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.0 | 31 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 2.20 | 66.9 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 6 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 73.7 | 71 | 33 | 34 | 43 | 4.03 | 77.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 5 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 57.7 | 56 | 22 | 21 | 40 | 3.43 | 1665.2 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 3 | 2 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 58 | 19 | 23 | 49 | 2.59 | 843.9 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2.70 | 200.4 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 5.25 | -1236.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ALDS1 | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1992 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ALDS1 | BOS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1992 | ALCS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 368 | 1 | 37 | 99 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | P | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | OAK | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | HOU | P | 47 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | OAK | P | 32 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | FLO | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | OAK | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | OAK | P | 56 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | BOS | P | 52 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | P | 59 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | BAL | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BOS | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 368 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | $750,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $600,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $470,000 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $450,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $238,889 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $375,000 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | $130,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $107,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,321,389 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leo College | St. Leo | FL | 1981, 1982 |