Jim Dickson
Born: 4/20/1938 in Portland, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-07-02 | Final Game: 1966-07-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: James Edward Dickson
Biography
Jim Dickson, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 2, 1963, to July 24, 1966. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Dickson played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on the power of the pitcher and the increasing sophistication of pitching techniques. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36.
In addition to his contributions as a starter, Dickson also showcased his ability to close out games, finishing with three saves and tallying 86 strikeouts. His versatility and performance reflected the evolving role of pitchers in the game during the mid-1960s, a time when the sport was beginning to transition into what would later be known as the "pitching revolution." Though his career was relatively brief, Jim Dickson left a mark in the annals of baseball history, embodying the determination and skill that define the spirit of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 109 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 142.3 | 135 | 69 | 10 | 77 | 86 | 4.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14.7 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6.14 | 510.8 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7.20 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 3 | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 | 68 | 33 | 47 | 54 | 3.47 | -837.2 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.0 | 37 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 5.35 | -1140.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 68 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 109 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | P | 24 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |