Jim Golden
Born: 3/20/1936 in Eldon, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-09-30 | Final Game: 1963-04-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Edward Golden
Biography
Jim Golden, born in 1936, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 until 1963. Making his debut during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game of the 1960s, Golden showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 9-13. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he accumulated an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54 and recorded 115 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters in a league that was rapidly evolving.
Golden's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. He not only contributed to his teams with his starting and relief appearances but also notched 1 save, demonstrating his versatility on the pitching staff. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Jim Golden's contributions to the game during the early 1960s remain a testament to the rich history of baseball and the myriad of players who have shaped its legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 13 | 69 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 208.0 | 233 | 105 | 21 | 76 | 115 | 4.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6.43 | - |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 52 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 5.79 | - |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 7 | 11 | 37 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 152.7 | 163 | 69 | 50 | 88 | 4.07 | 1580.1 |
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5.68 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 60 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.217 | 0.242 | 0.333 | 0.575 | -195.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 43 | 54 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.222 | -195.9 |
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 3 | 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 | 69 | 20 | 11 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | LAN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | LAN | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | HOU | P | 37 | 18 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | HOU | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |