Jim Fuller

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1977)

Jim Fuller was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Houston Astros, a span of 5 seasons. In 107 career games, he hit .194 with 61 hits, 11 home runs, and 41 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

AVG .194
HR 11
RBI 41
H 61
OPS .601
PIV -670
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'3" / 215 lb
Born
11/28/1950 in Bethesda, MD, USA
MLB Debut
1973-09-10
Last Game
1977-09-25

Full name: James Hardy Fuller

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Career Batting Statistics

Jim Fuller — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 315 24 61 17 0 11 41 1 19 130 .194 .249 .352 .601 -670

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS .601 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jim Fuller — 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
1973 BAL AL 9 26 2 3 0 0 2 4 0 1 17 .115 — — — — 0.0
1974 BAL AL 64 189 17 42 11 0 7 28 1 8 68 .222 .256 (-13%) .324 (-18%) .369 (+6%) .693 (-5%) -210.8
1977 HOU NL 34 100 5 16 6 0 2 9 0 10 45 .160 .264 (-39%) .329 (-26%) .401 (-30%) .730 (-28%) -459.5
Career · 3 seasons 107 315 24 61 17 0 11 41 1 19 130 .194 — — — — -670

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jim Fuller — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home56155826316.168
Away511601635825.219

Last 10 Games — Batting

Jim Fuller — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1977-09-25 HOULADL 100000000
1977-09-16 HOUSDPL 100000001
1977-08-21 HOUPHIL 300000003
1977-08-20 HOUPHIL 101000030
1977-08-15 HOUATLW 100000000
1977-08-09 HOUSFGL 100000001
1977-07-28 HOUPITL 401100000
1977-07-26 HOUPITL 000000010
1977-07-13 HOULADW 100000001
1977-07-12 HOULADL 300000002

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jim Fuller — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 2 26 2 1 2
OF 91 79 181 9 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jim Fuller — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 BAL 1B 2 1 8 1 0 1
1973 BAL OF 5 4 12 1 0 0
1974 BAL 1B 4 1 15 1 1 1
1974 BAL OF 59 48 116 3 5 1
1977 HOU 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1977 HOU OF 27 27 53 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jim Fuller — Career Games by Position
Position Games
First Base 7
Left Field 30
Right Field 62
Designated Hitter 3

College History

Jim Fuller — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego City College San Diego CA 1969

Jim Fuller: the record in brief

September 10, 1973 and September 25, 1977 bracket Jim Fuller's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Fuller's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1973 to 1974) and the Houston Astros (1977). Fuller, born on November 28, 1950, in Bethesda, MD, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 3 inches and 215 pounds. The given name on file is James Hardy Fuller.

Across 107 games at the plate, Fuller's career line reads 61 hits in 315 at bats for a .194 average, plus 11 homers and 41 RBI. Fuller got on base at a .249 rate and slugged .352 (.601 OPS). Measured against the leagues Fuller played in, the .194 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 25.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .601 to a league .710, 15.3% below average. 1974 produced Fuller's most hits, 42 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 1974, did not top the league's .256.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Fuller

What years did Jim Fuller play?
Jim Fuller played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977.
Was Jim Fuller a pitcher?
No. Jim Fuller was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did Jim Fuller hit?
Jim Fuller hit 11 career home runs with 61 hits.
What teams did Jim Fuller play for?
Jim Fuller played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1973–1974) and the Houston Astros (1977).
What were Jim Fuller's career stats?
In 107 games, Jim Fuller had 61 hits, 11 home runs, 41 RBI, 24 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .194 batting average.
What position did Jim Fuller play?
Jim Fuller played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jim Fuller and how much did he weigh?
Jim Fuller was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
How many home runs did Jim Fuller hit each season?
Jim Fuller's home runs by season: 2 in 1973, 7 in 1974, and 2 in 1977. His most in one season was 7, in 1974.
What was Jim Fuller's career batting average?
Jim Fuller batted .194 over his career, with 61 hits in 315 at bats.
How many RBI did Jim Fuller have?
Jim Fuller drove in 41 runs in his career.
Is Jim Fuller in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jim Fuller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.