Cleo James
Cleo Joel James
Born: August 31, 1940
Clarksdale, MS US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 176
Career: 1962-1975
Major League Statistics
Cleo James compiled a career batting average of .296 with 71 home runs and 585 RBI in his 1390-game career with the St. Petersburg Saints, Santa Barbara Rancheros, Salem Dodgers, Albuquerque Dodgers, Spokane Indians, Tacoma Cubs, Wichita Aeros and Puebla Pericos. He began playing during the 1962 season and last took the field during the 1975 campaign.
 St. Petersburg Saints |
 Albuquerque Dodgers |
 Spokane Indians |
 Spokane Indians |
 Tacoma Cubs |
 Wichita Aeros |
 Puebla Pericos |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | FLOR | St. Petersburg Saints | 120 | 555 | 463 | 98 | 143 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 36 | 63 | 61 | .309 | .408 | .382 | .791 | 177 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1963 | A | CALL | Santa Barbara Rancheros | 126 | 576 | 503 | 88 | 133 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 28 | 3 | 49 | 71 | .264 | .347 | .334 | .681 | 168 | 17 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1964 | A | NORW | Salem Dodgers | 128 | 562 | 511 | 96 | 164 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 41 | 64 | 14 | 33 | 49 | .321 | .376 | .427 | .803 | 218 | 13 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1965 | AA | TL | Albuquerque Dodgers | 114 | 431 | 400 | 65 | 110 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 40 | .275 | .321 | .402 | .723 | 161 | 8 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | AA | TL | Albuquerque Dodgers | 135 | 558 | 494 | 82 | 152 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 62 | 22 | 8 | 44 | 71 | .308 | .372 | .419 | .791 | 207 | 10 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 1967 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 143 | 566 | 501 | 84 | 149 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 77 | 11 | 5 | 36 | 70 | .297 | .358 | .411 | .769 | 206 | 15 | 7 | 7 | ||
| 1968 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 113 | 444 | 395 | 47 | 106 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 40 | .268 | .340 | .352 | .692 | 139 | 8 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 1969 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 142 | 586 | 505 | 93 | 165 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 70 | 46 | 13 | 53 | 47 | .327 | .400 | .418 | .817 | 211 | 11 | 13 | 4 | ||
| 1971 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Cubs | 71 | 303 | 269 | 56 | 99 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 37 | 8 | 23 | 30 | .368 | .429 | .502 | .930 | 135 | 7 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1972 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 132 | 557 | 499 | 78 | 140 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 60 | 39 | 6 | 44 | 49 | .281 | .339 | .381 | .720 | 190 | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 1973 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 33 | 145 | 121 | 23 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | .298 | .382 | .372 | .754 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 113 | 456 | 397 | 69 | 99 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 46 | 27 | 11 | 45 | 43 | .249 | .327 | .368 | .694 | 146 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | MEX | Puebla Pericos | 20 | 95 | 78 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | .321 | .424 | .423 | .847 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 1390 | 5834 | 5136 | 890 | 1521 | 194 | 54 | 71 | 585 | 337 | 79 | 473 | 594 | .296 | .366 | .396 | .762 | 2036 | 0 | 118 | 61 | 46 | 3 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | FLOR | St. Petersburg Saints | 2B | 84 | 208 | 223 | 21 | 58 | .954 | 5.131 |
| 1962 | D | FLOR | St. Petersburg Saints | SS | 35 | 56 | 91 | 19 | 13 | .886 | 4.200 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Santa Barbara Rancheros | SS | 87 | 141 | 208 | 30 | 50 | .921 | 4.011 |
| 1963 | A | CALL | Santa Barbara Rancheros | 2B | 37 | 70 | 101 | 11 | 21 | .940 | 4.622 |
| 1964 | A | NORW | Salem Dodgers | SS | 92 | 131 | 171 | 23 | 41 | .929 | 3.283 |
| 1964 | A | NORW | Salem Dodgers | OF | 41 | 67 | 6 | 5 | 1 | .936 | 1.780 |
| 1964 | A | NORW | Salem Dodgers | 2B | 11 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 5 | .955 | 3.818 |
| 1965 | AA | TL | Albuquerque Dodgers | 3B | 63 | 49 | 145 | 13 | 17 | .937 | 3.079 |
| 1965 | AA | TL | Albuquerque Dodgers | OF | 25 | 44 | 3 | 5 | 0 | .904 | 1.880 |
| 1965 | AA | TL | Albuquerque Dodgers | SS | 10 | 14 | 25 | 4 | 4 | .907 | 3.900 |
| 1966 | AA | TL | Albuquerque Dodgers | OF | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.167 |
| 1966 | AA | TL | Albuquerque Dodgers | SS | 119 | 197 | 329 | 42 | 66 | .926 | 4.420 |
| 1967 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | OF | 84 | 137 | 13 | 5 | 1 | .968 | 1.786 |
| 1967 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | SS | 44 | 67 | 140 | 8 | 22 | .963 | 4.705 |
| 1967 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 3B | 15 | 7 | 28 | 4 | 3 | .897 | 2.333 |
| 1968 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | SS | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.200 |
| 1968 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 3B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | .625 | 2.500 |
| 1968 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | OF | 102 | 188 | 8 | 5 | 1 | .975 | 1.922 |
| 1969 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 3B | 94 | 60 | 153 | 17 | 9 | .926 | 2.266 |
| 1969 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | OF | 67 | 93 | 6 | 3 | 1 | .971 | 1.478 |
| 1969 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | SS | 4 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 2 | .913 | 5.250 |
| 1969 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 2B | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 5.500 |
| 1971 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Cubs | OF | 61 | 141 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .980 | 2.377 |
| 1971 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Cubs | 3B | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 2.000 |
| 1971 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Cubs | SS | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | .769 | 3.333 |
| 1972 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 3B | 23 | 12 | 45 | 8 | 5 | .877 | 2.478 |
| 1972 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | OF | 107 | 191 | 7 | 5 | 3 | .975 | 1.850 |
| 1973 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | OF | 15 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .919 | 2.267 |
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | OF | 104 | 185 | 7 | 6 | 0 | .970 | 1.846 |
| 1975 | AAA | MEX | Puebla Pericos | OF | 20 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .976 | 2.000 |
| Totals | 1373 | 2183 | 1781 | 253 | 325 | .940 | 2.887 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | Florida State League | St. Petersburg Saints | LAN | ||
| 1963 | A | California League | Santa Barbara Rancheros | LAN | ||
| 1964 | A | Northwest League | Salem Dodgers | LAN | ||
| 1965 | AA | Texas League | Albuquerque Dodgers | LAN | ||
| 1966 | AA | Texas League | Albuquerque Dodgers | LAN | ||
| 1967 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Spokane Indians | LAN | ||
| 1968 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Spokane Indians | LAN | ||
| 1969 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Spokane Indians | LAN | ||
| 1971 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1972 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Aeros | CHN | ||
| 1973 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Aeros | CHN | ||
| 1974 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Aeros | CHN | ||
| 1975 | AAA | Mexican League | Puebla Pericos |
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