#40 Jim Gantner, Third Base, 23 yrs, Chicago (A) White Sox
Tuesday, 4/27/1976
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Jim Gantner

1/5/1953
23
USA,WI,FOND DU LAC
6"0
180

Third Base
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R
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Average
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Great Leader
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Normal
Normal
2.0 Stars
 

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Big League Contract
$ 300,000
1976 (Automatic)
0 Year(s), 18 Days (18 total Days)
18 Day(s)
0 Year(s), 18 Days (18 total Days)
0 Year(s)
Ineligible (less than 3 pro years)
Not eligible
3 Option Year(s) left
  

Ratings

BattingContactGapPowerDiscipline/EyeAvoid K's
Overall4935123072
Versus LHP4131102666
Versus RHP5337133174
Talent6548104082
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33
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36
3
1
Pull Hitter
Fielding Ratings
3B : 29 (Range), .982 (Fielding Pct.)
Catcher Arm : 3
Infield Arm : 91
Outfield Arm : 3

Game Log, Last 10 Games

DateOpp. ResultABRH2B3BHRRBIBBKSpot  
4/8@CINL 3-6100000000#9  
4/20LAL 5-6301000000#6  
4/21LAL 4-7100000000#2  
4/24NYMW 3-2101000100#9  

Batting Stats 1976

BattingGABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKAVGOBPSLGOPSTAVGISO
 4620001000.333.333.333.667.500.000
BattingGSPAHPIWCIGDPSHSFTBEBHSBCSSB%RCRC/27
 060000002000.0.74.5
 ABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKSFSHHPAVGOBPSLGOPS
vs. LHP100000000000.000.000.000.000
vs. RHP520001000000.400.400.400.800
Close/Late520001000000.400.400.400.800
Scoring Position210001000000.500.500.5001.000
Pinch Hitting310001000000.333.333.333.667
 GABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKAVGOBPSLGOPS
Home3520001000.400.400.400.800
Road1100000000.000.000.000.000
Last Week3520001000.400.400.400.800
March/April4620001000.333.333.333.667

Career Batting Stats

YearGABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLGOPSTeams
1976462000100000.333.333.333.667 HOU CHW
Total462000100000.333.333.333.667 

Career Minor League Batting Stats

YearGABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLGOPS

Career Postseason Batting Stats

YearGABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLGOPS
Total000000000000.000.000.000.000

Fielding Stats 1976

PositionGGSPOADPTCEPCTINNRANGEPBRSTARTORTO%
Third Base10030301.0006.04.50    

Player History

Drafted in 2nd round, 45th overall pick, by Houston in 1976...
Had first career hit on 4/20/1976, off Mike Marshall (LA)...
Traded from Houston to Chicago (A) on 4/26/1976 (Going to HOU: RF Pat Kelly. Going to CHW: P Fred Scherman, LF Bob Jones, 3B Jim Gantner)...
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