Jim Pittsley
Born: 4/3/1974 in DuBois, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-05-23 | Final Game: 1999-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: James Michael Pittsley
Biography
Jim Pittsley was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1995 to 1999. Born in 1974, he made his Major League Baseball debut on May 23, 1995, and played until July 18, 1999. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 7-12 and posted a 6.02 earned run average (ERA). Pittsley was known for his ability to generate strikeouts, amassing a total of 116 during his time in the league.
Pittsley played during an era characterized by high offensive output and significant changes in pitching strategies. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the most powerful lineups in baseball history, he contributed to his teams with his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. While he did not achieve notable accolades such as saves during his career, his role as a pitcher was significant in the context of the teams he played for, as he worked to establish himself in a demanding league. His journey through baseball reflected the experiences of many players trying to find their place in the competitive environment of the late 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 81 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 225.7 | 268 | 151 | 36 | 117 | 116 | 6.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | - |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 5 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 120 | 68 | 54 | 52 | 5.46 | - |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 | 88 | 50 | 37 | 44 | 6.59 | - |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 6.94 | - |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 4.82 | -416.8 |
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 | 0.200 | 0.333 | 0.400 | 0.733 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCR | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 81 | 29 | 14 | 30 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | KCA | P | 21 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | KCA | P | 39 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | KCA | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIL | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 81 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $714,000 | ||