238. Jim Perry

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  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: October 30, 1935 in Williamston, NC USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'4"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 23, 1959
  • Final Game: August 05, 1975
 
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The older brother of Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, Jim Perry, was an outstanding hurler worthy of consideration in his own right.

Perry first appeared in the Majors in 1959 with the Cleveland Indians, where, after a 12-10 and 2.65 ERA year, he was the runner-up for the American League Rookie of the Year.  Perry led the AL in Wins in 1960 (18) and was an All-Star the season after, but he slumped afterward and was traded to the Minnesota Twins during the 1963 Season. 

The elder Perry did better in Minnesota, helping the Twins win the Pennant in 1965, and at the decade's end, he had his first 20 Win Season, going 20-6 and finishing third in Cy Young voting.  Perry was first in Wins the following season, going 24-12 and winning the Cy Young.  As an All-Star in both 1970 and 1971, Perry moved to Detroit in 1973 and had one good year back with the Indians in 1974, when he went 17-12.

Perry finished his career in 1975, retiring with a 215-174 record and 1,575 Strikeouts.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Williamston, North Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Thursday, 01 January 1981
  • Position: Pitcher
  • Games Played: 630
  • Notable Statistics: 215 Wins
    174 Losses
    3.45 ERA
    447 Games Started
    109 Complete Games
    32 Shutouts
    64 Games Finished
    10 Saves
    3,285.2 Innings Pitched
    1,576 Strikeouts
    3.78 FIP
    1.255 WHIP
    1.58 SO/BB
    41.6 bWAR

    5 Playoff Games
    0 Wins
    1 Loss
    6.75 ERA
    2 Games Started
    3 Games Finished
    17.1 Innings Pitched
    10 Strikeouts
    7.11 FIP
    1.558 WHIP
    1.67 SO/BB

    73 Runs Scored
    177 Hits
    22 Doubles
    3 Triples
    5 Home Runs
    59 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .199/.228/.247 Slash Line

    5 Playoff Games
    0 Runs Scored
    0 Hits
    0 Doubles
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    1 Run Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .000/.000/.000 Slash Line

    4 Playoff Plate Appearances 
  • Played For: Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (None) 
    Cy Young (1) (AL) (1970)
    All-Star (3) (1961, 1970 & 1971)
    Most Wins (2) (AL) (1960 & 1970)
    Most Games Started (2) (AL) (1960 & 1970)
    Most Shutouts (1) (AL) (1960)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1971)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (AL: 1969, 9th) & (AL: 1970, 9th)
    Top Ten Cy Young Finishes: Won the AL 1970 Cy Young
    (AL: 1969, 3rd) 
    Finished 2nd in AL Rookie of the Year Voting in 1059
    1 Top Ten Finish (bWAR for Pitchers)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (ERA)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (WHIP)
    1 Top Ten Finish (H/9)
    14 Top Ten Finishes (BB/9)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Games Pitched)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Strikeouts) 
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (SO/BB)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (FIP)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    89. Games Started: 447
    92. Wins: 215
    97. Innings Pitched: 3,285.2
    99. Shutouts: 32
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:

    1981: 1.5%
    1983: 1.9%
  • Should be Inducted As A: Minnesota Twin

Should Jim Perry be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 42.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 14.3%
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