Jim Parque
Born: 2/8/1975 in Norwalk, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-05-26 | Final Game: 2003-05-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James Vo Parque
Biography
Jim Parque was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 until his retirement in 2003. Born in 1975, Parque made his debut during a time when the sport was becoming increasingly focused on offensive power, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable arm on the mound. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 31-34 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.42, with a total of 335 strikeouts. His contributions to his teams were characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to excel despite the challenges of a rapidly evolving game.
Parque's playing career spanned several seasons, during which he showcased his skills with notable performances that reflected his potential as a starting pitcher. Although he did not record any saves, his ability to strike batters out and his resilience on the mound marked him as a significant player during his era. He left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and remains a respected figure among fans and historians of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 34 | 103 | 97 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 544.3 | 650 | 328 | 78 | 241 | 335 | 5.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 7 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 135 | 64 | 49 | 77 | 5.10 | - |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 9 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 173.7 | 210 | 99 | 79 | 111 | 5.13 | - |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 13 | 6 | 33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187.0 | 208 | 89 | 71 | 111 | 4.28 | - |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 36 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 8.04 | - |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 34 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 9.95 | - |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 11.94 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 31 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS2 | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS2 | CHA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 103 | 97 | 17 | 74 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | P | 21 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHA | P | 31 | 30 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | CHA | P | 33 | 32 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHA | P | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 103 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $400,000 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | $550,000 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $475,000 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $230,000 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,825,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1995, 1996, 1997 |