Jim Pittsley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1999)
Jim Pittsley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999 for the Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 81 career appearances, he went 7-12 with a 6.02 ERA and 116 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
- 6'7" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-05-23
- Last Game
- 1999-07-18
Full name: James Michael Pittsley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCA | AL | 5 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 120 | 68 | 54 | 52 | 5.46 | 4.39 (-24%) | -3190.3 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | 1 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.1 | 88 | 50 | 37 | 44 | 6.59 | 4.43 (-49%) | -2742.0 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 6.94 | 4.71 (-47%) | -581.5 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 4.82 | 4.71 (-2%) | -415.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 7 | 12 | 81 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 225.2 | 268 | 151 | 117 | 116 | 6.02 | — | -6,929 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | .333 | .400 | .733 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCA | AL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 81 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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 (162 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 139.0 | 148 | 85 | 67 | 71 | 5.50 |
| Away | 34 | 86.2 | 120 | 66 | 50 | 45 | 6.85 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-18 | MIL | CHW | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-16 | MIL | KCR | L | 0.1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-10 | MIL | DET | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-07-03 | MIL | PIT | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-07-02 | MIL | PIT | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-07-01 | MIL | CHC | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-27 | MIL | PIT | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-20 | MIL | CIN | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-06-16 | MIL | CHC | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-12 | MIL | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 81 |
Salary History
Jim Pittsley's recorded salaries total $714,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pittsley's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $255,000 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | $215,000 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $714,000 | ||
Jim Pittsley: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 23, 1995 and the final game on July 18, 1999, Jim Pittsley built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (1995 through 1999) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1999). Pittsley played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 3, 1974, in DuBois, PA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 7 inches and 215 pounds. Pittsley's full given name, per the bio, is James Michael Pittsley.
Pittsley went 7-12 with a 6.02 ERA in 81 games, 29 of them starts. Pittsley had 116 strikeouts. Against a 4.50 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.02 mark was 33.9% worse. No season topped the 5 wins of 1997. 1997 was Pittsley's sharpest full season, a 5.46 ERA against the league's 4.39.
Pittsley appears at one position only: pitcher, in 81 games. On the mound, Pittsley's fielding totals are 14 putouts, 30 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Pittsley
- What years did Jim Pittsley play?
- Jim Pittsley played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999.
- Was Jim Pittsley a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Pittsley pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 116 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Pittsley hit?
- Jim Pittsley hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Jim Pittsley play for?
- Jim Pittsley played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1995, 1997–1999) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1999).
- What were Jim Pittsley's career stats?
- In 81 games, Jim Pittsley went 7-12 with a 6.02 ERA, 116 strikeouts, and 225.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Jim Pittsley earn in his career?
- Jim Pittsley's recorded salaries total $714,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pittsley's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Jim Pittsley's salary?
- Jim Pittsley's last recorded salary was $255,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $255,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1999.
- What position did Jim Pittsley play?
- Jim Pittsley played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Pittsley and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Pittsley was listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Jim Pittsley's career ERA?
- Jim Pittsley finished with a 6.02 career ERA, going 7-12 with 116 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Pittsley have?
- Jim Pittsley recorded 116 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Pittsley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Pittsley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.