Jim Todd
Born: 9/21/1947 in Lancaster, PA, USA
Died: 2/3/2025 in Parker, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-04-29 | Final Game: 1979-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James Richard Todd
Biography
Jim Todd, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to 1979. Known for his versatility on the mound, Todd played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching styles and the increasing emphasis on specialized roles. Over his career, he compiled a record of 25-23 with a 4.23 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to compete at a high level in a challenging era for pitchers.
Todd's tenure in the majors included notable performances that contributed to his overall career totals of 194 strikeouts and 24 saves. His playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit and the capacity to perform under pressure, particularly in late-game situations. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Jim Todd's contributions to his teams left a lasting impact, and he remains a respected figure in the history of pitching during the 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 23 | 270 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 511.0 | 541 | 240 | 34 | 239 | 194 | 4.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHC | NL | 4 | 2 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 88.0 | 82 | 38 | 41 | 42 | 3.89 | - |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 8 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 122.0 | 104 | 31 | 33 | 50 | 2.29 | 1975.4 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 7 | 8 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 82.7 | 87 | 35 | 34 | 22 | 3.81 | -2062.6 |
| 1977 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 47 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 9.10 | - |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 3 | 4 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 106.7 | 113 | 46 | 61 | 37 | 3.88 | -1109.8 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 2 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 81.0 | 108 | 59 | 51 | 26 | 6.56 | -4070.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.059 | 0.056 | 0.059 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHC | NL | 43 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHC | NL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ALCS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 270 | 8 | 41 | 110 | 6 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHN | P | 43 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | OAK | P | 58 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| 1976 | OAK | P | 49 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | CHN | P | 20 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | SEA | P | 49 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | OAK | P | 51 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 270 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons College | Fairfield | IA | 1967 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville | PA | 1968, 1969 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |