Jim Fairey
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1973)
Jim Fairey was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1973 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Montreal Expos, a span of 6 seasons. In 399 career games, he hit .235 with 180 hits, 7 home runs, and 75 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-04-14
- Last Game
- 1973-09-26
Full name: James Burke Fairey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 766 | 86 | 180 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 6 | 47 | 122 | .235 | .279 | .317 | .597 | -1,484 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OPS .597 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | LAN | NL | 99 | 156 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 32 | .199 | .236 (-16%) | .298 (-19%) | .340 (-19%) | .638 (-19%) | -458.3 |
| 1969 | MON | NL | 20 | 49 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .286 | — | — | — | — | -33.1 |
| 1970 | MON | NL | 92 | 211 | 35 | 51 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 14 | 38 | .242 | .253 (-5%) | .325 (-10%) | .385 (-8%) | .711 (-9%) | -340.8 |
| 1971 | MON | NL | 92 | 200 | 19 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 23 | .245 | .249 (-2%) | .316 (-10%) | .365 (-15%) | .682 (-13%) | -415.0 |
| 1972 | MON | NL | 86 | 141 | 9 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 21 | .234 | .243 (-4%) | .310 (-8%) | .353 (-14%) | .664 (-11%) | -237.2 |
| 1973 | LAN | NL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 399 | 766 | 86 | 180 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 6 | 47 | 122 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -1,484 | ||
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 (399 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 197 | 388 | 47 | 97 | 5 | 41 | .250 |
| Away | 202 | 378 | 39 | 83 | 2 | 34 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-26 | LAD | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-22 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-21 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-16 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-15 | LAD | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-09-12 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-11 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-08 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-06 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-02 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 151 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 44 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erskine College | Due West | SC | 1963, 1964 |
Jim Fairey: the record in brief
April 14, 1968 and September 26, 1973 bracket Jim Fairey's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (1968 through 1973) and the Montreal Expos (1969 to 1972). Fairey is listed as an outfielder at 190 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Fairey both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Fairey was born on September 22, 1944, in Orangeburg, SC, USA. Fairey's full given name, per the bio, is James Burke Fairey.
Fairey collected 180 hits in 766 at bats across 399 games, good for a .235 batting average, plus 7 home runs and 75 runs batted in. Fairey got on base at a .279 rate and slugged .317 (.597 OPS). Over the seasons Fairey played, league hitters batted .249; the .235 career figure is 5.5% below that. In OPS terms, Fairey's .597 stands 12.7% below the league's .683. No season topped the 51 hits of 1970. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1971, did not top the league's .249.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Fairey
- What years did Jim Fairey play?
- Jim Fairey played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1973.
- Was Jim Fairey a pitcher?
- No. Jim Fairey was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Fairey hit?
- Jim Fairey hit 7 career home runs with 180 hits.
- What teams did Jim Fairey play for?
- Jim Fairey played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1968, 1973) and the Montreal Expos (1969–1972).
- What were Jim Fairey's career stats?
- In 399 games, Jim Fairey had 180 hits, 7 home runs, 75 RBI, 86 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Jim Fairey play?
- Jim Fairey played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Fairey and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Fairey was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Fairey hit each season?
- Jim Fairey's home runs by season: 1 in 1968, 1 in 1969, 3 in 1970, 1 in 1971, 1 in 1972, and 0 in 1973. His most in one season was 3, in 1970.
- What was Jim Fairey's career batting average?
- Jim Fairey batted .235 over his career, with 180 hits in 766 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Fairey have?
- Jim Fairey drove in 75 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Fairey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Fairey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.