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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 46 | 147 | 10 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 0.197 | -701.7 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 92 | 238 | 23 | 49 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 48 | 0.206 | -900.6 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 152 | 440 | 41 | 110 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 1 | 35 | 87 | 0.250 | -602.8 |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 94 | 223 | 17 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 49 | 0.152 | -1536.3 |
| 1976 | NYY | AL | 93 | 217 | 17 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 0.180 | -1402.3 |
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 36 | 55 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.218 | -150.5 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 22 | 79 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0.165 | -150.5 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 55 | 105 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.190 | -631.4 |
| 1979 | WSN | NL | 40 | 71 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 0.183 | -326.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS2 | SS | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | TEX | 3B | 10 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | SS | 32 | 32 | 52 | 93 | 8 | 14 |
| 1973 | TEX | 2B | 19 | 8 | 30 | 24 | 2 | 8 |
| 1973 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | TEX | SS | 74 | 64 | 113 | 206 | 18 | 43 |
| 1974 | NYA | SS | 152 | 144 | 241 | 430 | 25 | 87 |
| 1975 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYA | SS | 93 | 73 | 134 | 209 | 16 | 45 |
| 1976 | NYA | SS | 93 | 70 | 128 | 245 | 13 | 47 |
| 1977 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | TEX | SS | 32 | 12 | 26 | 57 | 2 | 11 |
| 1977 | TOR | SS | 22 | 20 | 49 | 51 | 3 | 9 |
| 1978 | TEX | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | TEX | 3B | 11 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | TEX | SS | 42 | 20 | 41 | 79 | 8 | 12 |
| 1979 | MON | 3B | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | MON | SS | 33 | 14 | 31 | 53 | 3 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 29 |
| Shortstop | 576 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |