Jim Elam

Born: 6/6/1920 in Midlothian, VA, USA

Died: 2/4/1961 in Richmond, VA, USA

Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Elam

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Biography

Jim Elam, born in 1920, is an active pitcher known for his contributions to the game in the contemporary era of baseball. With a career record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.39, Elam continues to showcase his skills on the mound, demonstrating resilience and determination throughout his ongoing career. He has recorded 11 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to induce swings and misses, though he has yet to secure a save in his time on the field. As a player who has navigated the evolving landscape of modern baseball, Elam's journey reflects the competitive spirit and challenges faced by pitchers today. While the numbers may not paint a picture of dominance, his presence in the game contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, where every player plays a role in the sport's ongoing narrative. As he continues to take the mound, Elam represents the enduring passion for the game that fuels players of all generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	9	6	0	0	0	31.0	46	22	1	21	11	6.39	0

Career ERA 6.39 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 82.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1943	NE	NN2	1	1	9	6	0	0	0	31.0	46	22	21	11	6.39	3.50 (-82%)	-694.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	12	3	5	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.417	0.462	0.500	0.962	0.0

Career AVG .417 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +62.8% above league average.

Career OBP .462 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +42.0% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.962 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +43.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1943	NE	NN2	9	12	3	5	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	2
P	9	6	0	7	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	NE	1B	1	0	2	0	0	2
1943	NE	P	9	6	0	7	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9
First Base	1