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Jim O'Toole, a left-handed pitcher, became a well-known figure in Major League Baseball during his tenure with the Cincinnati Reds. Born on January 10, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, O'Toole grew up in a city with a rich baseball history, which undoubtedly influenced his path to the major leagues. He attended Leo High School in Chicago and later honed
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jim O'Toole 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
75%
Clutch
71%
H/9
66%
HR/9
60%
K/9
65%
BB/9
57%
Velocity
65%
Control
68%
Break
66%
Fielding
28%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
2%
Power
2%
Bunting
50%
Drag
29%
Vision
4%
Discipline
10%
Clutch
3%
Durability
50%
Speed
9%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
77%
Fielding
28%
Stealing
14%
Baserunning
11%
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