Jim Waugh

Born: 11/25/1933 in Lancaster, OH, USA

Died: 2/16/2010 in Rock Hill, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-19 | Final Game: 1953-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Elden Waugh

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Biography

Jim Waugh, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 19, 1952, to September 26, 1953. Waugh played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, just before the explosive growth of the game in the mid-1950s. He made his mark in the league as a member of the mound staff, showcasing his skills in a time when pitching was both an art and a craft, necessitating a blend of finesse and competitiveness. Throughout his career, Waugh compiled a record of 5 wins and 11 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.43. He struck out a total of 41 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times, though he struggled to consistently find success on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, Waugh contributed to his teams in crucial situations, embodying the resilience required of a pitcher during this era. His time in Major League Baseball may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, representing the myriad of players who have contributed to the game's evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	11	46	18	2	0	0	142.7	169	102	25	88	41	6.43	0

Career ERA 6.43 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 64.2% worse 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
1952	PIT	NL	1	6	17	7	1	0	0	52.3	61	37	32	18	6.36	3.70 (-72%)	-1247.4
1953	PIT	NL	4	5	29	11	1	0	0	90.3	108	65	56	23	6.48	4.14 (-57%)	-6508.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	32	2	6	0	0	0	1	0	3	10	0.188	0.257	0.188	0.445	0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.445 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 37.8% below 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
1952	PIT	NL	17	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	PIT	NL	29	22	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	46	0	5	24	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	PIT	P	17	0	0	11	1	1
1953	PIT	P	29	0	5	13	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	46