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Jim Bunning's career in Major League Baseball is remembered for his exceptional skills as a pitcher and his remarkable achievements on the mound. Born on October 23, 1931, in Southgate, Kentucky, Bunning began his professional baseball journey when he signed with the Detroit Tigers in 1950. After honing his skills in the minor leagues, he made his major
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jim Bunning 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
83%
Clutch
87%
H/9
82%
HR/9
34%
K/9
80%
BB/9
84%
Velocity
80%
Control
93%
Break
86%
Fielding
62%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
9%
Power
29%
Bunting
83%
Drag
46%
Vision
9%
Discipline
4%
Clutch
15%
Durability
50%
Speed
10%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
75%
Fielding
62%
Stealing
8%
Baserunning
9%
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