Jim Mason, baseball player, 1971-1979

Jim Mason

Born: 8/14/1950 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-26 | Final Game: 1979-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Percy Mason

Biography

Jim Mason, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1971 to 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Mason played in a total of 633 games over his eight-season career. He recorded 322 hits, demonstrating his ability to make contact, although his batting average settled at 0.203. Mason contributed offensively with 12 home runs and 114 RBIs, showcasing moments of power and productivity during his time on the field. Mason's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the rise of players with more specialized skills and the increasing importance of power hitting. While he may not have been a standout star, his perseverance and commitment to the game reflected the spirit of many players of his era. With 2 stolen bases to his credit, Mason also exhibited some speed on the basepaths. After retiring on September 24, 1979, he remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and the game itself.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
633 1584 140 322 53 12 12 114 2 124 316 0.203 0.259 0.275 0.534 -6778.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1976 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1976 WS NYA 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 21 8 30 24 2 8
3B 29 23 16 35 5 3
SS 576 452 823 1436 97 278

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 21
Third Base 29
Shortstop 576
Designated Hitter 2