Jim Pruett
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1945)
Jim Pruett was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .231 with 3 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 178 lb
- Died
- 7/29/2003 in Waukesha, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-09-26
- Last Game
- 1945-05-30
Full name: James Calvin Pruett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .231 | .375 | .231 | .606 | 0 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.
Career SLG .231 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Career OPS .606 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | PHA | AL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-05-30 | PHA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-27 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-05-23 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-05-19 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-04-29 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-04-17 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-10-01 | PHA | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-29 | PHA | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-09-26 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
Jim Pruett: the record in brief
Jim Pruett played a first major league game on September 26, 1944 and a last one on May 30, 1945. Pruett's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Athletics. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 178 pounds, Pruett is listed as a catcher. The bio says Pruett both batted and threw right-handed. Pruett was born on December 16, 1917, in Nashville, TN, USA. Pruett died on July 29, 2003, in Waukesha, WI, USA. Jim Pruett was the playing name; the full given name is James Calvin.
In 9 games and 13 at bats, Pruett batted .231 with 3 hits. Pruett's .231 average ran 11.7% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Pruett's .606 stands 11.4% below the league's .684. 1945 produced Pruett's most hits, 2 of them for the Philadelphia Athletics.
Every defensive appearance on record for Pruett, 6 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Pruett
- What years did Jim Pruett play?
- Jim Pruett played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945.
- Was Jim Pruett a pitcher?
- No. Jim Pruett was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jim Pruett hit?
- Jim Pruett hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Jim Pruett play for?
- Jim Pruett played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1944–1945).
- What were Jim Pruett's career stats?
- In 9 games, Jim Pruett had 3 hits and 2 runs, with a .231 batting average.
- What position did Jim Pruett play?
- Jim Pruett played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Pruett and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Pruett was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Jim Pruett's career batting average?
- Jim Pruett batted .231 over his career, with 3 hits in 13 at bats.
- Is Jim Pruett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Pruett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.