James Couch
James Ray Couch
Born: July 19, 1942
Marshall, TX US
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: OF, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 170
Career: 1961-1964
James Couch compiled a career batting average of .258 with 39 home runs and 203 RBI in his 348-game career with the Elmira Pioneers, Williamsport Grays, Magic Valley Cowboys and Bakersfield Bears. He began playing during the 1961 season and last took the field during the 1964 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | A | EL | Williamsport Grays | 7 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | .100 | .100 | .200 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 1961 | D | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 19 | 78 | 65 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 20 | .138 | .282 | .200 | .482 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1962 | C | PION | Magic Valley Cowboys | 130 | 583 | 488 | 87 | 138 | 27 | 2 | 23 | 108 | 12 | 7 | 86 | 117 | .283 | .391 | .488 | .879 | 238 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1963 | A | CALL | Bakersfield Bears | 126 | 481 | 391 | 66 | 96 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 65 | 8 | 2 | 81 | 73 | .246 | .374 | .379 | .752 | 148 | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 1964 | A | CALL | Bakersfield Bears | 66 | 281 | 237 | 39 | 63 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 30 | .266 | .371 | .397 | .768 | 94 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 348 | 1433 | 1191 | 201 | 307 | 62 | 4 | 39 | 203 | 23 | 12 | 218 | 240 | .258 | .374 | .415 | .788 | 494 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | D | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 3B | 19 | 25 | 35 | 9 | 2 | .870 | 3.158 |
| 1962 | C | PION | Magic Valley Cowboys | SS | 16 | 19 | 31 | 2 | 8 | .962 | 3.125 |
| 1962 | C | PION | Magic Valley Cowboys | 3B | 117 | 92 | 176 | 27 | 26 | .908 | 2.291 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Bakersfield Bears | 3B | 90 | 62 | 174 | 33 | 16 | .877 | 2.622 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Bakersfield Bears | OF | 24 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .949 | 1.542 |
| 1964 | A | CALL | Bakersfield Bears | 3B | 63 | 62 | 94 | 15 | 10 | .912 | 2.476 |
| Totals | 329 | 294 | 513 | 88 | 62 | .902 | 2.453 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | D | New York-Pennsylvania League | Elmira Pioneers | PHI | ||
| 1961 | A | Eastern League | Williamsport Grays | PHI | ||
| 1962 | C | Pioneer League | Magic Valley Cowboys | PHI | ||
| 1963 | A | California League | Bakersfield Bears | PHI | ||
| 1964 | A | California League | Bakersfield Bears | PHI |
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