Jim McCloskey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936)
Jim McCloskey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1936 for the Boston Braves. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 11.25 ERA and 2 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/18/1971 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-04-21
- Last Game
- 1936-05-12
Full name: James Ellwood McCloskey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 11.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 11.25 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Away | 3 | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13.50 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-05-12 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-02 | BSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-04-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-04-21 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-05-12 | BSN | PIT | — | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1936-05-02 | BSN | PIT | — | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-04-25 | BSN | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-04-21 | BSN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure University | St. Bonaventure | NY | 1931, 1932 |
Jim McCloskey: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim McCloskey's first major league game on April 21, 1936; the last one listed came on May 12, 1936. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Bees. McCloskey played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 26, 1910, in Danville, PA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 9 inches and 180 pounds. McCloskey's death is recorded on August 18, 1971, in Jersey City, NJ, USA. Jim McCloskey was the playing name; the full given name is James Ellwood.
McCloskey's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 11.25 ERA over 4 appearances. McCloskey had 2 strikeouts. Against a 4.59 league ERA for the same seasons, the 11.25 mark was 145.3% worse. All of that pitching came in 1936, with 4 games and 2 strikeouts.
Before the majors, McCloskey played college baseball at St. Bonaventure University (1931 and 1932).
Every defensive appearance on record for McCloskey, 4 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim McCloskey
- Was Jim McCloskey a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim McCloskey pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim McCloskey hit?
- Jim McCloskey hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Jim McCloskey's career batting average?
- Jim McCloskey batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Jim McCloskey's career ERA?
- Jim McCloskey finished with a 11.25 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim McCloskey have?
- Jim McCloskey recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim McCloskey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim McCloskey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.