Jim Bunning

Philadelphia · #14 · P
$31,000 (1 yr)
HT/WT6'3", 190 lbs
BIRTHDATE10/23/1931 (38)
BAT/THRR/R
BIRTHPLACESouthgate, Kentucky
STATUS ● Active

1970 Season Stats

W-L

6-10

Tied-81st

ERA

5.23

K

75

66th

WHIP

1.50

News

sMLB

BNN Stats: Active Career Pitching Leaders

Which active pitchers are leading the Major League Baseball in career complete games?

Juan Marichal, SF, 201
Bob Gibson, STL, 167
Jim Bunning, PHI, 146
Camilo Pascual, -, 132
Jim Kaat, MIN, 104

BNN · Jun 15, 1970
Phillies

Bunning Lives Humble Life

Jim Bunning says there are more important things in life than money and possessions and he's certainly living proof of that.

Despite being a professional baseball player, the Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher lives an incredibly low-key life.

"When I signed my first pro contract I didn't go out and splurge, I bought a used car," he said. "I still live in a pretty small apartment and I am not one for anything too flashy."

Bunning said he's seen too many pro athletes blow all their money, or take their success for granted, which is why he likes to live life humbly.

"You're always one injury away from having your career cut short, so dwelling too much on money is never a good thing," he said.

BNN · May 26, 1970
sMLB

BNN Stats: Active Career Pitching Leaders

Which active pitchers are leading the Major League Baseball in career wins?

Jim Bunning, PHI, 212
Juan Marichal, SF, 192
Camilo Pascual, LAD, 173
Bob Gibson, STL, 168
Milt Pappas, ATL, 160

BNN · May 25, 1970