Jim Hutto
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1975)
Jim Hutto was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1975 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 6 seasons. In 61 career games, he hit .175 with 17 hits, 3 home runs, and 12 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-04-17
- Last Game
- 1975-09-28
Full name: James Neamon Hutto
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 97 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 22 | .175 | .212 | .289 | .500 | -413 |
Career AVG .175 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.
Career OBP .212 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 57 | 92 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .185 | .253 (-27%) | .325 (-32%) | .385 (-21%) | .711 (-26%) | -412.8 |
| 1975 | BAL | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 61 | 97 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 22 | .175 | — | — | — | — | -413 | ||
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
View full game log (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 44 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | .182 |
| Away | 33 | 53 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 7 | .170 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-28 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-16 | BAL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-10 | BAL | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-10 | BAL | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-23 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-20 | PHI | STL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-17 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-13 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-12 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-10 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| First Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Jim Hutto: the record in brief
April 17, 1970 and September 28, 1975 bracket Jim Hutto's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1970) and the Baltimore Orioles (1975). Born on October 17, 1947, in Norfolk, VA, USA, Hutto is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 11 inches and 195 pounds. Hutto's full given name, per the bio, is James Neamon Hutto.
In 61 games and 97 at bats, Hutto batted .175 with 17 hits, plus 3 home runs and 12 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .212 and .289 give Hutto a career OPS of .500. Over the seasons Hutto played, league hitters batted .256; the .175 career figure is 31.5% below that. By OPS the gap is 29.2% below league average (.500 against .706). The highest hit total in a season was 17, in 1970. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .185 in 1970, did not top the league's .253.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Hutto
- What years did Jim Hutto play?
- Jim Hutto played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1975.
- Was Jim Hutto a pitcher?
- No. Jim Hutto was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Hutto hit?
- Jim Hutto hit 3 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Jim Hutto play for?
- Jim Hutto played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1970) and the Baltimore Orioles (1975).
- What were Jim Hutto's career stats?
- In 61 games, Jim Hutto had 17 hits, 3 home runs, 12 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .175 batting average.
- What position did Jim Hutto play?
- Jim Hutto played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Hutto and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Hutto was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Hutto hit each season?
- Jim Hutto's home runs by season: 3 in 1970 and 0 in 1975. His most in one season was 3, in 1970.
- What was Jim Hutto's career batting average?
- Jim Hutto batted .175 over his career, with 17 hits in 97 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Hutto have?
- Jim Hutto drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Hutto in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Hutto has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.