Jim Stump

Born: 2/10/1932 in Lansing, MI, USA

Died: 11/19/2015 in Lansing, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-08-29 | Final Game: 1959-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: James Gilbert Stump

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Biography

Jim Stump, born in 1932, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1957 to 1959. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a new era of player dynamics and strategies. Stump played a total of three seasons, primarily with a focus on his pitching capabilities that showcased both skill and precision. In his brief career, Stump achieved a win-loss record of 1-0, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.19. His ability to strike out batters was evident, with a total of 8 strikeouts recorded over his time on the mound. While he did not accumulate saves, his effectiveness in games contributed to his team's efforts during his tenure. Stump's contributions on the field, albeit in a limited capacity, reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1950s, a period marked by the emergence of new talents and evolving gameplay in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	11	0	0	0	0	24.7	23	6	1	12	8	2.19	0

Career ERA 2.19 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 43.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1957	DET	AL	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	13.3	11	3	8	2	2.02	3.83 (+47%)	-41.3
1959	DET	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	11.3	12	3	4	6	2.38	3.90 (+39%)	60.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	3	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.667	0.667	1.000	1.667	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +159.3% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +105.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +155.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.667 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +132.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1957	DET	AL	6	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	DET	AL	5	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	3	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	DET	P	6	0	2	3	0	0
1959	DET	P	5	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11