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Jim Palmer

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1965-1984 (1965-1984)
Proper Name
James Alvin Palmer
Nickname
Cakes
Positions
P (596)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-3 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
October 15,1945
High School
Scottsdale (Scottsdale,AZ)
Colleges
Arizona State University (Tempe,AZ)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1963-Baltimore Orioles
Signing Bonus
$ 50,000
MLB Debut
April 17,1965
MLBAM ID
120196
Retrosheet#
palmj001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career268-15255852143,948.0334922122.861.18

[Player Notes]

[1966] World Series Champion with Baltimore Orioles[1969] Pitched 8-0 no-hitter for Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics on August 13,1969[1970] World Series Champion with Baltimore Orioles[1974] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[1975] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[1976] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[1977] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[1979] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[1980] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[1983] World Series Champion with Baltimore Orioles[1985] His #22 was retired by the Orioles on September 1,1985[1986] Inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame[1990] Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (Baseball Writers)More Notes

Pitching Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1965Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2219543.7227600721192.0754938656754021.427.340.595.487.344.791.34
1966Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL222015103.46303060000208.1176838021911477001.287.600.913.936.353.591.62
1967Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2221312.94992100049.0341816620232001.106.241.103.674.223.311.15
1969Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL22231642.342623116130181.0131484711641237111.086.510.553.186.122.391.92
1970Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL222420102.713939175000305.026398922110019910311.197.760.622.955.872.891.99
1971Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL22252092.683737203000282.02319484191061848241.207.370.613.385.873.001.74
1972Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL222621102.073636183000274.1219736321701844111.057.180.692.306.042.392.63
1973Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL22272292.403837196111296.12258679161131587031.146.830.493.434.802.611.40
1974Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL22287123.27262652000178.217678651269844031.378.870.603.484.233.931.22
1975Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL222923112.0939382510111323.0253877520801934021.037.050.562.235.382.422.41
1976Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL223022132.514040236000315.02551018820841595081.087.290.572.404.542.891.89
1977Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL223120112.913939223000319.026310610324991937031.137.420.682.795.452.991.95
1978Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL223221122.463838196000296.0246948119971385111.167.480.582.954.202.861.42
1979Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL22331063.30232270110155.214466571243671001.208.330.692.493.873.821.56
1980Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL223416103.98343340010224.02381089926741092031.399.561.042.974.384.341.47
1981Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2235783.75222250000127.111760531446353121.288.270.993.252.474.240.76
1982Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL22361553.13363282141227.0195857922631032141.147.730.872.504.083.371.63
1983Hagerstown SunsCaroA+BAL-37203.46220000013.0136532110001.159.002.081.387.624.155.50
1983Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2237544.2314110013076.28642361119341101.3710.101.292.233.994.931.79
1984Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2238039.17530022017.222191821742002.2111.211.028.662.049.680.24
1965MLBTotal--BAL----543.7227600217192.0754938656754021.427.340.595.487.344.791.34
1966MLBTotal--BAL----15103.46303060000208.1176838021911477001.287.600.913.936.353.591.62
1967MLBTotal--BAL----312.94992100049.0341816620232001.106.241.103.674.223.311.15
1969MLBTotal--BAL----1642.342623116310181.0131484711641237111.086.510.553.186.122.391.92
1970MLBTotal--BAL----20102.713939175000305.026398922110019910311.197.760.622.955.872.891.99
1971MLBTotal--BAL----2092.683737203000282.02319484191061848241.207.370.613.385.873.001.74
1972MLBTotal--BAL----21102.073636183000274.1219736321701844111.057.180.692.306.042.392.63
1973MLBTotal--BAL----2292.403837196111296.12258679161131587031.146.830.493.434.802.611.40
1974MLBTotal--BAL----7123.27262652000178.217678651269844031.378.870.603.484.233.931.22
1975MLBTotal--BAL----23112.0939382510111323.0253877520801934021.037.050.562.235.382.422.41
1976MLBTotal--BAL----22132.514040236000315.02551018820841595081.087.290.572.404.542.891.89
1977MLBTotal--BAL----20112.913939223000319.026310610324991937031.137.420.682.795.452.991.95
1978MLBTotal--BAL----21122.463838196000296.0246948119971385111.167.480.582.954.202.861.42
1979MLBTotal--BAL----1063.30232270110155.214466571243671001.208.330.692.493.873.821.56
1980MLBTotal--BAL----16103.98343340100224.02381089926741092031.399.561.042.974.384.341.47
1981MLBTotal--BAL----783.75222250000127.111760531446353121.288.270.993.252.474.240.76
1982MLBTotal--BAL----1553.13363282411227.0195857922631032141.147.730.872.504.083.371.63
1983A+Total--BAL----203.46220000013.0136532110001.159.002.081.387.624.155.50
1983MLBTotal--BAL----544.2314110031076.28642361119341101.3710.101.292.233.994.931.79
1984MLBTotal--BAL----039.17530022017.222191821742002.2111.211.028.662.049.680.24
Tot:MLB (19 yrs)MLB2681522.8655852121153371543948.0334913951253303131122128511381.187.630.692.995.043.181.69
Tot:AL (19 yrs)AL2681522.8655852121153371543948.0334913951253303131122128511381.187.630.692.995.043.181.69
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors203.46220000013.0136532110001.159.002.081.387.624.155.50
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+203.46220000013.0136532110001.159.002.081.387.624.155.50

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1965Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2219P2926250013001100000082714.192.222.308.530.154.116.2673.7037.0410.0026.00
1966Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2220P367311710150033302000117825.096.132.151.283.096.055.1543.8542.3111.0073.00
1967Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2221P91321100100290300021810.077.200.154.354.231.077.25011.1150.004.500.00
1969Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2223P2764513300600330021011670310.203.235.250.485.094.047.3714.2942.8610.000.00
1970Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2224P4411313170019002480700020122116.150.165.177.342.044.027.2501.6439.3424.00113.00
1971Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2225P3810272010091034101100021116119.196.219.206.425.049.010.3282.5935.3413.670.00
1972Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2226P-P369812223108002360600027106418.224.240.276.516.071.052.3551.8933.9618.000.00
1965MLBTotal--BAL------2926250013001100000082714.192.222.308.530.154.115.2673.7037.0410.0026.00AL1965
1966MLBTotal--BAL------367311710150033302000117825.096.132.151.282.096.055.1543.8542.3111.0073.00AL1966
1967MLBTotal--BAL------91321100100290300021810.077.200.154.354.231.077.25011.1150.004.50AL1967
1969MLBTotal--BAL------2764513300600330021011670310.203.235.250.485.094.047.3714.2942.8610.00AL1969
1970MLBTotal--BAL------4411313170019002480700020122116.150.165.177.342.044.027.2501.6439.3424.00113.00AL1970
1971MLBTotal--BAL------3810272010091034101100021116119.196.219.206.425.049.010.3282.5935.3413.67AL1971
1972MLBTotal--BAL------369812223108002360600027106418.224.240.276.516.071.051.3551.8933.9618.00AL1972
Tot:MLB (7 yrs)MLB21948952859134110162070311011055371372.174.200.215.414.076.041.2932.9838.5512.94163.00
Tot:AL (7 yrs)AL21948952859134110162070311011055371372.174.200.215.414.076.041.2932.9838.5512.94163.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1966Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs20100.0010100109.04000360000.784.000.003.006.000.002.00
1969Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs23102.0010100109.010020240001.3310.000.002.004.000.002.00
1969Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs23016.0010000106.05040450001.507.500.006.007.500.001.25
1970American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar24000.0011000003.01000130000.673.000.003.009.000.003.00
1970Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs24101.0010100109.070103120001.117.000.003.0012.000.004.00
1970Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs24104.60200002015.211080990001.286.320.005.175.170.001.00
1971American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar25000.0010000102.01000020000.504.500.000.009.000.000.00
1971Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs25103.0010100109.07030380001.117.000.003.008.000.002.67
1971Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs25102.65200002017.0150509150001.417.940.004.767.940.001.67
1972American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar26000.0011000003.01000120000.673.000.003.006.000.002.00
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Other Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1966Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs20140000000002000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1969Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs23150000000003000000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0060.000.000.00
1969Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs23120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1970American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar24110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1970Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs24141110010000000002410.250.250.500.750.250.250.2500.000.000.000.00
1970Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs24271100000003000001701.143.143.143.286.000.000.2500.0042.860.000.00
1971American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar25100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1971Baltimore OriolesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs25251100000001000001501.200.200.200.400.000.000.2500.0020.000.000.00
1971Baltimore OriolesWorld SeriesPlayoffs25240000020022000000600.000.333.000.333.500.000.00033.3333.331.000.00
1972American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar26100000000000010000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
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Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1965Baltimore OriolesALMLB19P27-92.061731262300.8850.90.252.2516.793.17
1966Baltimore OriolesALMLB20P30-208.1142612414000.9761.30.191.7118.883.38
1967Baltimore OriolesALMLB21P9-49.029011111001.0001.20.221.985.6100.013
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1965Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1994683-29Hank Bauerdnq
1966Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2097631-36Hank BauerWon World Series (Dodgers)
1967Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2176857-9Hank Bauerdnq
1969Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL23109531-27Earl WeaverLost World Series (Mets)
1970Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL24108541-44Earl WeaverWon World Series (Reds)
1971Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL25101571-38Earl WeaverLost World Series (Pirates)
1972Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2680743-36Earl Weaverdnq
1973Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2797651-38Earl WeaverLost ALCS (Athletics)AL-Cy
1974Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2891711-26Earl WeaverLost ALCS (Athletics)
1975Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2990692-39Earl WeaverdnqAL-Cy,AL-POTM,AL-POTW
1976Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3088742-40Earl WeaverdnqAL-Cy,AL-GG,AL-POTW
1977Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3197642-39Earl WeaverdnqAL-GG,AL-POTW
1978Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3290714-38Earl WeaverdnqAL-GG,AL-POTW
1979Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL33102571-23Earl WeaverLost World Series (Pirates)AL-GG
1980Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL34100622-34Earl Weaverdnq
1981Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3559460-22Earl Weaverdnq
1982Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3694682-36Earl WeaverdnqAL-POTW,AL-ZOTM
1983Hagerstown SunsCaroA+BAL3784522-2John Hart--dnq
1983Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3798641-14Joe AltobelliWon World Series (Phillies)
1984Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3885775-5Joe Altobellidnq
20 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1984Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster8577.525519.0dnq
1985Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster8378.516416.0dnq
1986Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7389.451722.5dnq
1987Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6795.414631.0dnq
1988Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster54107.335734.5dnq
1989Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster8775.53722.0dnq
1990Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7685.472511.5dnq
1991Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6795.414624.0dnq
1992Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster8973.54937.0dnq
1993Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster8577.525310.0dnq
1994Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6349.56326.5dnq
1995Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7173.493315.0dnq
1996Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster8874.54324.0Lost ALCS (Yankees)
1997Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster9864.60510.0Lost ALCS (Indians)
1998Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7983.488435.0dnq
1999Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7884.481420.0dnq
2000Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7488.457413.5dnq
2001Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6398.391432.5dnq
2002Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6795.414436.5dnq
2003Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7191.438430.0dnq
2004Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7884.481323.0dnq
2005Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7488.457421.0dnq
2006Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster7092.432427.0dnq
2007Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6993.426427.0dnq
2008Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6893.422528.5dnq
2009Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6498.395539.0dnq
2010Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALBroadcaster6696.407530.0dnq
27 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1984-05-17Released by OriolesNoHist
1983-08-21Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1983-06-30DL - Right elbow tendinitisBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1983-06-14Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1983-04-29DL - Neck sorenessBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1979-08-11Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1979-07-16DL - Right elbow tendinitisBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1974-08-13Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1974-06-20DL - Right elbow inflammationBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1969-08-09Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
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Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
45
Walks
59
Hittable
73
SO/BB
53
vsPower
73
Hitting
20
Durability
77
Team
.589

[Career Highlights]

[1963]  Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in Round #0 (#0) out of Scottsdale (Scottsdale,AZ) ... Signing Scout: Harry Dalton
[1965]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
[1966]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played in World Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Finished top 10 in AL in Wins, Walks Allowed ... World Series Champion with Baltimore Orioles
[1967]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
[1969]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Played in World Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Finished top 10 in AL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Complete Games, Shutouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings ... Pitched 8-0 no-hitter for Baltimore Orioles vs Oakland Athletics on August 13,1969
[1970]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Played in Championship Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Played in World Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Finished 5th in AL-CY voting with 11 points ... Finished 25th in AL-MVP voting with 4 points ... Led AL in Earned Run Average, Shutouts, Innings PItched ... Finished top 10 in AL in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Hits Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings ... World Series Champion with Baltimore Orioles
[1971]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Played in Championship Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Played in World Series for Baltimore Orioles ... Finished 21st in AL-MVP voting with 5 points ... Finished top 10 in AL in Earned Run Average, Wins, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings
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