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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 -0.5 1 1 .500 6.39 9 6 0 0 0 31.0 46 31 22 1 22 12 0 2 160 76 4.43 2.194 13.4 0.3 6.4 3.5 0.55
1 Yr -0.5 1 1 .500 6.39 9 6 0 0 0 31.0 46 31 22 1 22 12 0 2 160 76 4.43 2.194 13.4 0.3 6.4 3.5 0.55
162 Game Avg -2.4 5 5 .500 6.39 41 27 0 0 0 141 209 141 100 5 100 54 0 9 725 76 4.43 2.194 13.4 0.3 6.4 3.5 0.55

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 31.0 9 6 31 9.00 6.03 -0.26 0.00 100 6.29 -9 -0.7 1.00 -0.1 -0.5 -6 .419 .496
1 Yr 31.0 9 6 31 9.00 6.03 -0.26 0.00 100 6.29 -9 -0.7 1.00 -0.1 -0.5 -6 .419 .496
162 Game Avg 141 41 27 141 9.00 6.03 -0.26 0.00 100 6.29 -42 -3.3 1.00 -0.3 -2.4 -27 .419 .496

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1943 23 NE NN2 31.0 0.6 7.5 13.8
1 Yr 31.0 0.6 7.5 13.8
MLB Average 0.9 9.4 8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jim Elam born?

Jim Elam was born on June 6, 1920.

Where was Jim Elam born?

Jim Elam was born in Midlothian, VA.

How tall was Jim Elam?

Jim Elam was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Jim Elam weigh when playing?

Jim Elam weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Jim Elam play?

Jim Elam played 1 season.

Is Jim Elam in the Hall of Fame?

Jim Elam has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Jim Elam play?

Jim Elam was a Pitcher and First Baseman.

How many strikeouts did Jim Elam have?

Jim Elam had 12 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Jim Elam played for?

Jim Elam played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

When did Jim Elam retire?

Jim Elam last played in 1943.

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