Jim Tracy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Jim Tracy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 87 career games, he hit .249 with 46 hits, 3 home runs, and 14 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 30.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-07-20
- Last Game
- 1981-09-30
Full name: James Edwin Tracy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 185 | 18 | 46 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 25 | 51 | .249 | .336 | .368 | .704 | 30 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .368 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .704 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHN | NL | 42 | 122 | 12 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37 | .254 | .264 (-4%) | .326 (avg) | .387 (+4%) | .714 (+2%) | 38.6 |
| 1981 | CHN | NL | 45 | 63 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 14 | .238 | .255 (-7%) | .320 (+11%) | .368 (-18%) | .688 (-5%) | -8.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 87 | 185 | 18 | 46 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 25 | 51 | .249 | — | — | — | — | 30 | ||
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
View full game log (87 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 94 | 12 | 27 | 3 | 9 | .287 |
| Away | 42 | 91 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 5 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-30 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-29 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-28 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-22 | CHC | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-21 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-20 | CHC | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-12 | CHC | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-08 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-06 | CHC | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-04 | CHC | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta College | Marietta | OH | 1975, 1976 |
Jim Tracy: the record in brief
Jim Tracy played a first major league game on July 20, 1980 and a last one on September 30, 1981. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. At 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds, Tracy is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Tracy threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded birth is December 31, 1955, in Hamilton, OH, USA. Jim Tracy was the playing name; the full given name is James Edwin.
Tracy's career batting table shows 87 games, 185 at bats and 46 hits, a .249 average, plus 3 home runs and 14 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .336 and .368 give Tracy a career OPS of .704. The .249 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 31 hits of 1980. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .254 in 1980, did not top the league's .264. Tracy's career PIV of 30 is lower than the 38.6 of 1980 alone, because other seasons scored below the league baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Tracy
- What years did Jim Tracy play?
- Jim Tracy played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Jim Tracy a pitcher?
- No. Jim Tracy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Tracy hit?
- Jim Tracy hit 3 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What was Jim Tracy's career batting average?
- Jim Tracy batted .249 over his career, with 46 hits in 185 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Tracy have?
- Jim Tracy drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Tracy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Tracy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.