Jim Siwy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1984)
Jim Siwy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.15 ERA and 4 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
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-08-20
- Last Game
- 1984-05-12
Full name: James Gerard Siwy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10.29 | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.08 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7.15 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.08 |
| Away | 2 | 7.0 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10.29 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-05-12 | CHW | TEX | — | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-23 | CHW | CLE | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-08-20 | CHW | KCR | — | 2.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island College | Providence | RI | 1979 |
Jim Siwy: the record in brief
Jim Siwy's major league career runs from a debut on August 20, 1982 to a final game on May 12, 1984. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox from 1982 to 1984. Born on September 20, 1958, in Pawtucket, RI, USA, Siwy is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 4 inches and 200 pounds. Siwy's full given name, per the bio, is James Gerard Siwy.
Siwy's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 7.15 ERA over 3 appearances. The same table counts 4 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.15 mark was 86.3% worse.
Siwy appears at one position only: pitcher, in 3 games.
Before the majors, Siwy played college baseball at Rhode Island College (1979).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Siwy
- What years did Jim Siwy play?
- Jim Siwy played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984.
- Was Jim Siwy a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Siwy pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jim Siwy play for?
- Jim Siwy played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1982, 1984).
- What were Jim Siwy's career stats?
- In 3 games, Jim Siwy went 0-0 with a 7.15 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 11.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Jim Siwy play?
- Jim Siwy played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Siwy and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Siwy was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Jim Siwy's career ERA?
- Jim Siwy finished with a 7.15 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Siwy have?
- Jim Siwy recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Siwy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Siwy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.