Jim Gideon
Born: 9/26/1953 in Taylor, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-09-14 | Final Game: 1975-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James Leslie Gideon
Biography
Jim Gideon, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played the entirety of his MLB tenure on September 14, 1975, appearing in a single game as a position player. While his time on the field was short-lived, Gideon’s presence in the league reflected the competitive nature of the 1970s, a decade marked by a blend of emerging talent and established stars.
In his sole appearance, Gideon did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His limited statistical output underscores the challenges faced by many players during this era, where breaking into the major leagues often required not only skill but also a bit of luck. Despite the brevity of his career, Gideon remains a part of baseball history, representing the dreams of countless players aspiring to make their mark in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7.94 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | TEX | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1973, 1974, 1975 |