Jim McGlothlin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1965-1973)
Jim McGlothlin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1973 for the California Angels, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. Across 256 career appearances, he went 67-77 with a 3.61 ERA and 709 strikeouts. He also batted .126 with 3 home runs. Jim McGlothlin was an All-Star.
- 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 12/23/1975 in Union, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1965-09-20
- Last Game
- 1973-09-28
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: James Milton McGlothlin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CAL | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3.50 | 3.50 (avg) | 41.9 |
| 1966 | CAL | AL | 3 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.2 | 79 | 34 | 19 | 41 | 4.52 | 3.52 (-28%) | -740.9 |
| 1967 | CAL | AL | 12 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 197.1 | 163 | 65 | 56 | 137 | 2.96 | 3.30 (+10%) | 1973.1 |
| 1968 | CAL | AL | 10 | 15 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 208.1 | 187 | 82 | 60 | 135 | 3.54 | 2.98 (-19%) | -1416.0 |
| 1969 | CAL | AL | 8 | 16 | 37 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 201.0 | 188 | 71 | 58 | 96 | 3.18 | 3.61 (+12%) | -551.1 |
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 14 | 10 | 35 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 210.2 | 192 | 84 | 86 | 97 | 3.59 | 3.89 (+8%) | -1430.0 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 8 | 12 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 170.2 | 151 | 61 | 47 | 93 | 3.22 | 3.47 (+7%) | 301.9 |
| 1972 | CIN | NL | 9 | 8 | 31 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 145.0 | 165 | 63 | 49 | 69 | 3.91 | 3.26 (-20%) | -1964.4 |
| 1973 | CIN | NL | 3 | 3 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.1 | 91 | 47 | 23 | 18 | 6.68 | 3.75 (-78%) | -3181.1 |
| 1973 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 3.93 | 3.75 (-5%) | -384.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 67 | 77 | 256 | 201 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 1,300.1 | 1,247 | 522 | 418 | 709 | 3.61 | — | -7,351 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 380 | 27 | 48 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 163 | .126 | .178 | .189 | .368 | -2,324 |
Career AVG .126 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.
Career OBP .178 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career SLG .189 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.
Career OPS .368 vs. league average .681 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CAL | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CAL | AL | 19 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CAL | AL | 32 | 57 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 26 | .140 | .242 (-42%) | .306 (-40%) | .357 (-56%) | .663 (-49%) | -405.5 |
| 1968 | CAL | AL | 40 | 63 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | .111 | .236 (-53%) | .298 (-58%) | .340 (-58%) | .638 (-58%) | -527.1 |
| 1969 | CAL | AL | 37 | 58 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 | .121 | .248 (-51%) | .320 (-49%) | .369 (-58%) | .689 (-54%) | -481.7 |
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 35 | 66 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 26 | .121 | .253 (-52%) | .325 (-37%) | .385 (-45%) | .711 (-41%) | -436.9 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 30 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .137 | .249 (-45%) | .316 (-46%) | .365 (-36%) | .682 (-41%) | -325.2 |
| 1972 | CIN | NL | 31 | 46 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .174 | — | — | — | — | -147.4 |
| 1973 | CIN | NL | 24 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 256 | 380 | 27 | 48 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 163 | .126 | — | — | — | — | -2,324 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (513 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 129 | 171 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 6 | .117 |
| Away | 128 | 210 | 19 | 28 | 2 | 8 | .133 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 128 | 673.0 | 639 | 256 | 187 | 374 | 3.42 |
| Away | 128 | 627.1 | 608 | 266 | 231 | 335 | 3.82 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-28 | CHW | OAK | L | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-23 | CHW | OAK | — | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973-09-16 | CHW | MIN | — | 3.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973-09-08 | CHW | MIN | — | 4.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 1973-09-01 | CHW | LAA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-08-18 | CIN | NYN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-08-01 | CIN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973-07-31 | CIN | ATL | — | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-07-29 | CIN | SDP | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-07-13 | CIN | NYN | L | 0.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CAL | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | CAL | P | 19 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | CAL | P | 32 | 29 | 15 | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| 1968 | CAL | P | 40 | 32 | 19 | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| 1969 | CAL | P | 37 | 35 | 14 | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| 1970 | CIN | P | 35 | 34 | 16 | 55 | 0 | 6 |
| 1971 | CIN | P | 30 | 26 | 11 | 33 | 4 | 3 |
| 1972 | CIN | P | 31 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 2 |
| 1973 | CIN | P | 24 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | CHA | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 256 |
Most Similar Players
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Jim McGlothlin: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 20, 1965 and the final game on September 28, 1973, Jim McGlothlin built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the California Angels (1965 to 1969), the Cincinnati Reds (1970 through 1973), and the Chicago White Sox (1973). McGlothlin, born on October 6, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 185 pounds. McGlothlin's death is recorded on December 23, 1975, in Union, KY, USA. Jim McGlothlin was the playing name; the full given name is James Milton.
McGlothlin went 67-77 with a 3.61 ERA in 256 games, 201 of them starts. The totals include 709 strikeouts, 36 complete games, and 11 shutouts. McGlothlin's 3.61 ERA was close to the 3.49 league figure for those seasons. 1970 brought McGlothlin a season-high 14 wins. McGlothlin struck out 137 batters in 1967, a career high. 1967 was McGlothlin's sharpest full season, a 2.96 ERA against the league's 3.30.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim McGlothlin
- What years did Jim McGlothlin play?
- Jim McGlothlin played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1973.
- Was Jim McGlothlin a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim McGlothlin pitched in the major leagues, recording 67 wins and 709 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim McGlothlin hit?
- Jim McGlothlin hit 3 career home runs with 48 hits.
- What was Jim McGlothlin's career batting average?
- Jim McGlothlin batted .126 over his career, with 48 hits in 380 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim McGlothlin have?
- Jim McGlothlin drove in 15 runs in his career.
- What was Jim McGlothlin's career ERA?
- Jim McGlothlin finished with a 3.61 career ERA, going 67-77 with 709 strikeouts.