Jim Strickland
Born: 6/12/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-05-19 | Final Game: 1975-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Michael Strickland
Biography
Jim Strickland, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1975. Known for his effective pitching style, Strickland made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 4-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.68. His ability to control the game was evident in his 60 strikeouts and 5 saves, showcasing his skills as both a starter and a reliever.
Strickland played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the sport's evolution in the early 1970s. His contributions on the mound reflected the era's increasing emphasis on pitching depth and bullpen versatility. Though his career was relatively brief, Strickland's performance remains noteworthy for its quality, and he is remembered as a capable pitcher who played an important role in the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 77.3 | 63 | 23 | 9 | 44 | 60 | 2.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.3 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 1.44 | -304.9 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 3 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36.0 | 28 | 10 | 19 | 30 | 2.50 | -1432.0 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 11.81 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.250 | 0.750 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 60 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | MIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 60 |