Jim Geddes
Born: 3/23/1949 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-04-28 | Final Game: 1973-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: James Lee Geddes
Biography
Jim Geddes, born in 1949, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 28, 1972, to September 29, 1973. Geddes played a total of 12 games during his time in the league, but his statistical record reflects the challenges he faced in making a significant impact at the highest level of the sport. Over the course of his career, he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he did not register any stolen bases, marking a challenging tenure in professional baseball.
Although Geddes's time in Major League Baseball was limited, his journey reflects the experiences of many players of the era who sought to break into a competitive environment. The early 1970s were a time of transition in baseball, as the sport navigated through the changing dynamics of player development and team strategies. While Geddes may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, his participation in the league serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 6.97 | - |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 2.87 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHA | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | CHA | P | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1969, 1970 |