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Jim Bagby Jr. was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball, following in the footsteps of his father, Jim Bagby Sr., who was also a major league pitcher. Born on September 8, 1916, in Cleveland, Ohio, Bagby Jr. grew up in a baseball environment, which undoubtedly influenced his career path. He made his major league debut
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jim Bagby Jr. ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
62%
Clutch
16%
H/9
15%
HR/9
70%
K/9
4%
BB/9
45%
Velocity
4%
Control
4%
Break
4%
Fielding
53%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
20%
Power
27%
Bunting
47%
Drag
29%
Vision
17%
Discipline
1%
Clutch
14%
Durability
50%
Speed
12%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
76%
Fielding
53%
Stealing
12%
Baserunning
12%
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