Jim Crawford
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1978)
Jim Crawford was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1978 for the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 6 seasons. Across 181 career appearances, he went 15-28 with a 4.40 ERA and 276 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2879.3.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-04-06
- Last Game
- 1978-07-27
Full name: James Frederick Crawford
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 2 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 70.0 | 69 | 35 | 33 | 56 | 4.50 | 3.75 (-20%) | -34.4 |
| 1975 | HOU | NL | 3 | 5 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 86.2 | 92 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 3.63 | 3.71 (+2%) | 1383.7 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 1 | 8 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 109.1 | 115 | 55 | 43 | 68 | 4.53 | 3.51 (-29%) | 1313.6 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 7 | 8 | 37 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 126.0 | 156 | 67 | 50 | 91 | 4.79 | 4.00 (-20%) | 482.7 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 2 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 | 45 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 4.35 | 3.69 (-18%) | -266.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 15 | 28 | 181 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 431.1 | 477 | 211 | 182 | 276 | 4.40 | — | 2,879 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .267 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 5.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 48 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | HOU | NL | 44 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 181 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (362 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .133 |
| Away | 87 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .400 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 225.0 | 252 | 108 | 87 | 141 | 4.32 |
| Away | 87 | 206.2 | 225 | 103 | 95 | 135 | 4.49 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-27 | DET | BAL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-07-13 | DET | SEA | L | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-07-04 | DET | TOR | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-30 | DET | NYY | — | 6.0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978-06-29 | DET | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-21 | DET | TOR | W | 6.1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978-06-14 | DET | KCR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-10 | DET | KCR | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-03 | DET | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-02 | DET | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 181 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 |
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Jim Crawford: the record in brief
Jim Crawford played a first major league game on April 6, 1973 and a last one on July 27, 1978. The season rows list, in order, the Houston Astros (1973 to 1975) and the Detroit Tigers (1976 to 1978). Crawford is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds. Crawford both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 29, 1950, in Chicago, IL, USA. Crawford's full given name, per the bio, is James Frederick Crawford.
The pitching table credits Crawford with a 15-28 record and a 4.40 ERA in 181 games. Also on Crawford's record: 276 strikeouts and 13 saves. Against a 3.73 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.40 mark was 17.9% worse. No season topped the 7 wins of 1977. 1975 was Crawford's sharpest full season, a 3.63 ERA against the league's 3.71. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Crawford's career adds up to 2,879.3.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Crawford
- What years did Jim Crawford play?
- Jim Crawford played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1978.
- Was Jim Crawford a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Crawford pitched in the major leagues, recording 15 wins and 276 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Crawford hit?
- Jim Crawford hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Jim Crawford play for?
- Jim Crawford played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (1973, 1975) and the Detroit Tigers (1976–1978).
- What were Jim Crawford's career stats?
- In 181 games, Jim Crawford went 15-28 with a 4.40 ERA, 276 strikeouts, 431.1 innings pitched, and 13 saves.
- What position did Jim Crawford play?
- Jim Crawford played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Crawford and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Crawford was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Jim Crawford's career ERA?
- Jim Crawford finished with a 4.40 career ERA, going 15-28 with 276 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Crawford have?
- Jim Crawford recorded 276 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Crawford in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Crawford has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.