Justin James
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010)
Justin James was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2010 for the Athletics. Across 5 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 5 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-09-02
- Last Game
- 2010-09-27
Full name: Justin Duane James
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4.50 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Away | 3 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9.00 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-27 | OAK | LAA | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-24 | OAK | TEX | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010-09-14 | OAK | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-05 | OAK | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-02 | OAK | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 2002, 2003 |
Justin James: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 2, 2010 and the final game on September 27, 2010, Justin James built the record summarized on this page. James's only club in the season tables is the Oakland Athletics. James, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 3 inches and 215 pounds. The birth record reads September 13, 1981, in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. The given name on file is Justin Duane James.
The pitching table credits James with a 0-0 record and a 4.50 ERA in 5 games. The totals include 5 strikeouts. Against a 4.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 10.3% worse. James's only pitching season is 2010: 5 games, 5 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for James, 5 games, came at pitcher.
The college table lists University of Missouri Columbia in 2002 and 2003. James's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 10 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin James
- Was Justin James a pitcher?
- Yes. Justin James pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- What teams did Justin James play for?
- Justin James played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (2010).
- What were Justin James's career stats?
- In 5 games, Justin James went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 4.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Justin James play?
- Justin James played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin James and how much did he weigh?
- Justin James was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Justin James's career ERA?
- Justin James finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Justin James have?
- Justin James recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Justin James in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin James has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.