Jim Panther
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1973)
Jim Panther was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1973 for the Athletics, the Texas Rangers, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 3 seasons. Across 85 career appearances, he went 7-13 with a 5.26 ERA and 56 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
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-04-05
- Last Game
- 1973-08-02
Full name: James Edward Panther
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 11.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 5 | 9 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93.2 | 101 | 43 | 46 | 44 | 4.13 | 3.26 (-27%) | -2199.5 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 2 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 45 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 7.63 | 3.75 (-104%) | -345.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 13 | 85 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 156 | 76 | 60 | 56 | 5.26 | — | -2,545 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .111 | .200 | .111 | .311 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.
Career OPS .311 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 54.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 58 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 85 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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 (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 39 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 68.2 | 87 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 6.68 |
| Away | 39 | 61.1 | 69 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 3.67 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-02 | ATL | CIN | — | 0.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-31 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-07-27 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-18 | ATL | NYN | — | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973-07-16 | ATL | NYN | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-07-13 | ATL | WSN | L | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-07-09 | ATL | PHI | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-07-07 | ATL | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-04 | ATL | HOU | L | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-01 | ATL | SFG | — | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1966 |
Jim Panther: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Panther's first major league game on April 5, 1971; the last one listed came on August 2, 1973. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (1971), the Texas Rangers (1972), and the Atlanta Braves (1973). Panther is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. Panther batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 1, 1945, in Burlington, IA, USA. Jim Panther was the playing name; the full given name is James Edward.
Panther's career pitching line is 7 wins, 13 losses and a 5.26 ERA over 85 appearances. Also on Panther's record: 56 strikeouts. The league ERA over Panther's seasons was 3.50, so the 5.26 figure ran 50.5% worse than average. 1972 brought Panther a season-high 5 wins. 1972 was Panther's sharpest full season, a 4.13 ERA against the league's 3.26.
Panther appears at one position only: pitcher, in 85 games. On the mound, Panther's fielding totals are 8 putouts, 19 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Panther
- What years did Jim Panther play?
- Jim Panther played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1973.
- Was Jim Panther a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Panther pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 56 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Panther hit?
- Jim Panther hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Jim Panther play for?
- Jim Panther played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1971), the Texas Rangers (1972), and the Atlanta Braves (1973).
- What were Jim Panther's career stats?
- In 85 games, Jim Panther went 7-13 with a 5.26 ERA, 56 strikeouts, and 130.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jim Panther play?
- Jim Panther played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Panther and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Panther was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Jim Panther's career ERA?
- Jim Panther finished with a 5.26 career ERA, going 7-13 with 56 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Panther have?
- Jim Panther recorded 56 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Panther in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Panther has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.