Jim Gott
Born: 8/3/1959 in Hollywood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-04-09 | Final Game: 1995-08-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: James William Gott
Biography
Jim Gott was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1995. Born in 1959, Gott made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over his 13-year career, he played for several teams, showcasing his versatility as a reliable option both in the starting rotation and the bullpen.
Gott finished his career with a record of 56-74 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. He struck out 837 batters and recorded 91 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to adapt on the mound, Gott's contributions were particularly valued during his time with the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. His performance in the late 1980s and early 1990s positioned him as a key figure in the pitching landscape of that era, as teams increasingly relied on specialized roles in the bullpen.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 74 | 554 | 96 | 10 | 3 | 91 | 1120.0 | 1081 | 481 | 85 | 466 | 837 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 5 | 10 | 30 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 136.0 | 134 | 67 | 66 | 82 | 4.43 | -2109.8 |
| 1983 | TOR | AL | 9 | 14 | 34 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 176.7 | 195 | 93 | 68 | 121 | 4.74 | 657.9 |
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 7 | 6 | 35 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 109.7 | 93 | 49 | 49 | 73 | 4.02 | 341.5 |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 7 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 148.3 | 144 | 64 | 51 | 78 | 3.88 | - |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.0 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 7.62 | - |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 31.0 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 1.45 | 1864.2 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 53 | 28 | 32 | 63 | 4.50 | - |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 6 | 6 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 77.3 | 68 | 30 | 22 | 76 | 3.49 | 954.9 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 3 | 5 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62.0 | 59 | 20 | 34 | 44 | 2.90 | - |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 4 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 76.0 | 63 | 25 | 32 | 73 | 2.96 | - |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 3 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 88.0 | 72 | 24 | 41 | 75 | 2.45 | - |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 4 | 8 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 77.7 | 71 | 20 | 17 | 67 | 2.32 | - |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 5 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36.3 | 46 | 24 | 20 | 29 | 5.94 | - |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31.3 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 6.03 | 383.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 554 | 73 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0.178 | 0.200 | 0.370 | 0.570 | -129.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | TOR | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 26 | 51 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0.196 | -129.5 |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 30 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 55 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 68 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 554 | 96 | 79 | 145 | 7 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TOR | P | 30 | 23 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | TOR | P | 34 | 30 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | TOR | P | 35 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | SFN | P | 26 | 26 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | P | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | P | 30 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | PIT | P | 67 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | P | 50 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | LAN | P | 55 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | LAN | P | 68 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | LAN | P | 62 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | LAN | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | PIT | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 554 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $900,000 |
| 1994 | LAN | NL | $1,800,000 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | $1,800,000 |
| 1992 | LAN | NL | $2,125,000 |
| 1991 | LAN | NL | $1,725,000 |
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | $600,000 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $500,000 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | $317,000 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | $375,000 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,612,000 | ||