Jim Dougherty
Born: 3/8/1968 in Brentwood, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-04-27 | Final Game: 1999-04-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: James Elliott Dougherty
Biography
Jim Dougherty, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 until 1999. Over the course of his career, Dougherty compiled a record of 8-8, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.99. He recorded a total of 59 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not achieve any saves during his time in the league.
Dougherty's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing offensive output of the game. As a pitcher, he faced challenges in an era characterized by powerful hitters and heightened scoring, which often tested the limits of pitching staff across the league. Despite these challenges, Dougherty's contributions on the mound during his tenure reflected a commitment to the craft of pitching, making him a noteworthy figure in the baseball landscape of the late 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.7 | 110 | 63 | 11 | 46 | 59 | 5.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 8 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.7 | 76 | 37 | 25 | 49 | 4.92 | 360.0 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 9.00 | -784.3 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 8.25 | -714.0 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.222 | 0.125 | 0.347 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 56 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 2 | 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 | 79 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | HOU | P | 56 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | HOU | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |