James McClain
James M. McClain "Luddy"
Born: December 30, 1938
Durham, NC US
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180
Career: 1957-1965
James McClain compiled a career batting average of .287 with 76 home runs and 445 RBI in his 820-game career with the Hastings Giants, Artesia Giants, St. Cloud Rox, Pocatello Bannocks, Eugene Emeralds, Tacoma Giants, El Paso Sun Kings and Springfield Giants. He began playing during the 1957 season and last took the field during the 1965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | D | NESL | Hastings Giants | 55 | 254 | 226 | 50 | 61 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 16 | 21 | 63 | .270 | .339 | .451 | .790 | 102 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |||
| 1958 | D | SOPH | Artesia Giants | 120 | 567 | 498 | 115 | 161 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 104 | 25 | 50 | 67 | .323 | .392 | .484 | .876 | 241 | 11 | 1 | 7 | |||
| 1959 | C | NORL1 | St. Cloud Rox | 123 | 539 | 460 | 77 | 143 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 67 | 20 | 55 | 99 | .311 | .396 | .476 | .872 | 219 | 14 | 4 | 6 | |||
| 1961 | B | NORW | Eugene Emeralds | 17 | 70 | 60 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | .283 | .386 | .417 | .802 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1961 | C | PION | Pocatello Bannocks | 96 | 439 | 382 | 80 | 123 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 74 | 9 | 4 | 39 | 100 | .322 | .400 | .592 | .992 | 226 | 13 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1962 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Giants | 11 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1963 | AA | EL | Springfield Giants | 109 | 392 | 348 | 49 | 94 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 42 | 12 | 4 | 31 | 66 | .270 | .332 | .399 | .732 | 139 | 4 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1963 | AA | TL | El Paso Sun Kings | 12 | 34 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | .259 | .412 | .333 | .745 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1964 | AA | EL | Springfield Giants | 136 | 595 | 529 | 96 | 155 | 28 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 72 | .293 | .355 | .420 | .774 | 222 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Giants | 12 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .100 | .143 | .250 | .393 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1965 | AA | EL | Springfield Giants | 129 | 511 | 442 | 48 | 96 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 46 | 5 | 1 | 51 | 70 | .217 | .314 | .317 | .631 | 140 | 13 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 820 | 3430 | 3000 | 532 | 860 | 149 | 46 | 76 | 445 | 99 | 15 | 309 | 563 | .287 | .363 | .443 | .806 | 1329 | 0 | 68 | 22 | 31 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | D | NESL | Hastings Giants | OF | 55 | 109 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .951 | 2.127 |
| 1958 | D | SOPH | Artesia Giants | OF | 120 | 275 | 12 | 19 | 2 | .938 | 2.392 |
| 1959 | C | NORL1 | St. Cloud Rox | OF | 122 | 314 | 13 | 15 | 1 | .956 | 2.680 |
| 1961 | C | PION | Pocatello Bannocks | OF | 96 | 162 | 20 | 16 | 8 | .919 | 1.896 |
| 1961 | B | NORW | Eugene Emeralds | OF | 12 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .941 | 1.333 |
| 1963 | AA | EL | Springfield Giants | OF | 99 | 160 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.747 |
| 1963 | AA | TL | El Paso Sun Kings | OF | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.182 |
| 1964 | AA | EL | Springfield Giants | OF | 136 | 256 | 11 | 14 | 3 | .950 | 1.963 |
| 1964 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Giants | OF | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .727 |
| 1965 | AA | EL | Springfield Giants | OF | 125 | 240 | 11 | 3 | 4 | .988 | 2.008 |
| Totals | 787 | 1553 | 88 | 74 | 19 | .957 | 2.085 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | D | Nebraska State League | Hastings Giants | NY1 | ||
| 1958 | D | Sophomore League | Artesia Giants | SFN | ||
| 1959 | C | Northern League | St. Cloud Rox | SFN | ||
| 1961 | C | Pioneer League | Pocatello Bannocks | KC1 | ||
| 1961 | B | Northwest League | Eugene Emeralds | SFN | ||
| 1962 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Giants | SFN | ||
| 1963 | AA | Texas League | El Paso Sun Kings | SFN | ||
| 1963 | AA | Eastern League | Springfield Giants | SFN | ||
| 1964 | AA | Eastern League | Springfield Giants | SFN | ||
| 1964 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Giants | SFN | ||
| 1965 | AA | Eastern League | Springfield Giants | SFN |
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