MLB Player Profile: Josh James

James allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings in Tuesday's split-squad game against the Braves. Analysis available to registered users

	GP	GS	QS	CG	SHO	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2019	49	1	0	0	0	5	1	1	2	6	61.1	46	34	32	35	100	4.70	1.321

Date	vs.	Result	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	PIT	BAA	ERA
Sep 27	@LAA	W 4-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	.203	4.70
Sep 26	@LAA	L 4-3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	22	.205	4.77
Sep 22	LAA	W 13-5	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	21	.205	4.85
Sep 20	LAA	W 6-4	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	16	.205	4.94
Sep 15	@KC	W 12-3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	13	.208	5.02
Sep 12	OAK	L 3-2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	18	.207	5.11
Sep 11	OAK	L 5-3	0	1	0	1	0	0	3	4	4	1	0	0	14	.206	5.20
Sep 7	SEA	W 2-1	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	18	.194	4.55
Sep 5	SEA	W 11-9	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	1	1	0	5	28	.189	4.64
Sep 2	@MIL	W 3-2	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	23	.190	4.64

Year	Positions
2020
2019	SP: 1 RP: 48
2018	SP: 3 RP: 3
2017
2016

Pitching
Season	Team	GP	GS	QS	CG	SHO	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	GB/FB	BAA	WHIP	ERA
2018	HOU	6	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	23	15	6	6	3	7	29	1.05	.183	0.957	2.35
2019	HOU	49	1	0	0	0	5	1	1	2	6	61.1	46	34	32	10	35	100	0.87	.203	1.321	4.70
Career Total	55	4	0	0	0	7	1	1	2	8	84.1	61	40	38	13	42	129	0.92	.197	1.221	4.06

Hitting
Season	Team	GP	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2018	HOU	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	.000
2019	HOU	49	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	.000
Career Total	55	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	.000

Pitching
Season	Team	GP	GS	QS	CG	ShHO	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	GB/FB	BAA	WHIP	ERA
2018	HOU	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	4.2	6	4	4	1	2	7	2.00	.316	1.714	7.71
2019	HOU	9	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.2	8	6	4	2	7	14	3.00	.286	2.250	5.40
Career TOTAL	11	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	11.1	14	10	8	3	9	21	2.33	.298	2.029	6.35

Hitting
Season	Team	GP	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2018	HOU	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	.000
2019	HOU	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	.000
Career TOTAL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	.000

Situation	GP	GS	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Home	27	0	2	1	0	2	5	31.2	34	24	23	19	60	6.54	1.674
Away	22	1	3	0	1	0	1	29.2	12	10	9	16	40	2.73	0.944
Day	13	0	1	0	1	1	1	16.1	9	4	4	10	28	2.20	1.163
Night	36	1	4	1	0	1	5	45	37	30	28	25	72	5.60	1.378
Wins	32	0	5	0	1	1	6	41.1	24	19	18	27	64	3.92	1.234
Losses	17	1	0	1	0	1	0	20	22	15	14	8	36	6.30	1.500
vs. own division	28	1	3	1	0	2	5	34	22	12	12	14	55	3.18	1.059
vs. American League	44	1	4	1	0	2	5	54.2	41	26	25	29	87	4.12	1.280
vs. National League	5	0	1	0	1	0	1	6.2	5	8	7	6	13	9.45	1.650
vs. BAL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.2	0	0	0	2	1	0	3.000
vs. BOS	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	1	0	0	2	4	0	0.750
vs. CHC	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.1	2	3	3	2	4	11.57	1.714
vs. CHW	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	2	2	2	6	6.00	2.000
vs. CLE	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	1	3	18.00	3.000
vs. COL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.1	3	5	4	2	1	27.00	3.750
vs. DET	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
vs. KC	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	1	7	0	0.667
vs. LAA	9	1	0	0	0	0	1	9	6	1	1	3	12	1.00	1.000
vs. MIL	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	6	0	1.000
vs. MIN	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	4	3	3	4	9.00	2.667
vs. NYY	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	6	6	3	1	54.00	7.000
vs. OAK	6	0	1	1	0	2	0	8	6	6	6	3	11	6.75	1.125
vs. PIT	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
vs. SEA	6	0	1	0	0	0	2	7.2	5	3	3	5	16	3.52	1.304
vs. TB	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	1	5	0	0.667
vs. TEX	7	0	1	0	0	0	2	9.1	5	2	2	3	16	1.93	0.857
vs. TOR	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
March	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	1	5	0	0.667
April	9	0	0	0	0	1	0	11.2	12	13	12	10	16	9.26	1.886
May	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	15.1	9	5	5	7	25	2.93	1.043
June	10	0	1	0	0	0	2	11.1	5	4	4	8	19	3.18	1.147
July	9	1	1	0	0	0	2	10	9	7	6	5	15	5.40	1.400
September	10	0	1	1	1	1	2	10	10	5	5	4	20	4.50	1.400

Date	Transaction
Sep 01, 2019	Removed From 10-Day IL (Right shoulder soreness)
Sep 01, 2019	Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment
Aug 22, 2019	Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation
Jul 23, 2019	Placed on 10-Day IL (Right shoulder soreness)
Sep 01, 2018	Purchased From Minors

James allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings in...

Mar. 11, 2020

James allowed one hit and struck out two over three scoreless innings in Thursday's spring game...

Mar. 6, 2020

James retired all six batters he faced and struck out three over two innings in Friday's game...

Feb. 29, 2020

Astros pitching coach Brent Strom said Tuesday that James is one of three legitimate candidates for...

Feb. 19, 2020

James threw a bullpen session Friday from a full windup, indicating the Astros plan to stretch him...

Feb. 16, 2020

James will compete for the fifth spot in the Astros' rotation during spring training, Chandler Rome...

Jan. 12, 2020

James is on the Astros' playoff roster.

Oct. 4, 2019

James (5-1) allowed four runs on three hits and failed to retire a batter Wednesday, taking the...

Sep. 12, 2019

James (5-0) allowed one run and struck out five over two innings to pick up the win in extra...

Sep. 6, 2019

James walked two and struck out three over one inning to record his first save in Monday's 3-2...

Sep. 2, 2019

James worked to shorten the arm swing of his delivery while working his way back from a shoulder...

Sep. 2, 2019

James (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic...

Sep. 1, 2019

James (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Chandler Rome of the...

Aug. 30, 2019

James (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The...

Aug. 29, 2019

James (shoulder) will make a multi-inning relief appearance for Triple-A Round Rock this week,...

Aug. 27, 2019

James (shoulder) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday,...

Aug. 21, 2019

James (shoulder) isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list until September, Hunter...

Aug. 20, 2019

James (shoulder) threw 20 pitches off a mound over the weekend and felt good, Brian McTaggart of...

Aug. 13, 2019

James (shoulder) could be throwing off a mound next week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle...

Aug. 6, 2019

General manager Jeff Luhnow said Sunday that he expects James (shoulder) to remain on the 10-day...

Jul. 28, 2019

James was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore shoulder Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of...

Jul. 23, 2019

James (arm) likely won't pitch for the next day or two, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Jul. 22, 2019

James' fastball velocity dipped significantly in Sunday's appearance against the Rangers, Chandler...

Jul. 21, 2019

James allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless eighth inning to pick up his...

Jul. 20, 2019

The Astros identified an adjustment to James' delivery which has produced significant improvement...

Jul. 15, 2019

James will serve as the opener for Monday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com...

Jul. 14, 2019

James (4-0) pitched two scoreless relief innings and struck out four to pick up the win Saturday...

Jul. 14, 2019

James surrendered five runs (four earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out one in 1.1...

Jul. 3, 2019

James (3-0) struck out three over two innings to earn the victory in Sunday's 6-4 extra-innings win...

Jun. 3, 2019

James (1-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-3 victory over the Red Sox, walking one and striking...

May. 18, 2019

James (back) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning in relief Saturday in the Astros' 14-2 win...

May. 5, 2019

Manager A.J. Hinch said he would try not to use James (back) against the Twins on Wednesday, Brian...

May. 1, 2019

James struck out three, walked one and hit a batter over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's 9-1 win...

Apr. 17, 2019

James allowed one run on two hits and struck out four over two innings in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to...

Apr. 4, 2019

James earned a spot in the Astros' bullpen for Opening Day, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Mar. 24, 2019

James (quadriceps) allowed a hit and walked one in a scoreless inning Saturday against Philadelphia.

Mar. 16, 2019

The Astros plan to have James (quadriceps) cover between one and two innings in his Grapefruit...

Mar. 14, 2019

James (quadriceps) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Phillies, Chandler...

Mar. 13, 2019

James (quadriceps) will throw a live batting-practice session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com...

Mar. 11, 2019

James (quadriceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is expected to throw his first live batting...

Mar. 10, 2019

James (quadriceps) tossed a bullpen session Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Mar. 7, 2019

James said he would do some running Wednesday to test out his injured right quadriceps, Chandler...

Mar. 6, 2019

James (quadriceps) is still playing catch but has yet to resume running, Chandler Rome of the...

Mar. 3, 2019

James (quadriceps) was able to throw off flat ground Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Feb. 28, 2019

Manager AJ Hinch announced Wednesday that James strained his right quadriceps and is "not part of...

Feb. 27, 2019

James won't start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Orioles with Charlie Morton...

Sep. 30, 2018

James (2-0) gave up one run on four hits and one walk while striking out three in five innings...

Sep. 25, 2018

James will draw the start Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet...

Sep. 21, 2018

James was named the Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Houston organization, Reid Laymance of...

Sep. 21, 2018

James (1-0) struck out seven in 5.1 scoreless innings in a win over the Mariners on Tuesday. He...

Sep. 19, 2018

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Date	Team	vs.	Result	GS	CG	SHO	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	PIT	BAA	ERA
Mar 29	HOU	@TB	L 4-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	21	.333	0.00
Mar 31	HOU	@TB	L 3-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	23	.111	0.00
Apr 3	HOU	@TEX	L 4-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	1	1	1	4	37	.125	1.80
Apr 6	HOU	OAK	W 6-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	23	.105	1.50
Apr 7	HOU	OAK	W 9-8	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	2	2	1	0	1	28	.148	3.38
Apr 10	HOU	NYY	W 8-6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	4	1	2	0	24	.207	7.88
Apr 16	HOU	@OAK	W 9-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	3	29	.171	6.30
Apr 19	HOU	@TEX	W 7-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	.167	5.91
Apr 22	HOU	MIN	L 9-5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	4	3	0	1	3	45	.217	7.11
Apr 26	HOU	CLE	L 6-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	1	1	3	24	.235	7.90
Apr 30	HOU	@MIN	W 11-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	2	1	21	.236	7.36
May 4	HOU	@LAA	W 14-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	.224	6.89
May 8	HOU	KC	W 9-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	5	41	.203	6.11
May 11	HOU	TEX	W 11-4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	4	30	.211	5.49
May 13	HOU	@DET	W 8-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	14	.203	5.23
May 18	HOU	@BOS	W 7-3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	48	.181	4.56
May 22	HOU	CHW	L 9-4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	2	1	1	1	17	.184	5.11
May 23	HOU	CHW	L 4-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0	0	0	1	5	35	.198	4.73
May 26	HOU	BOS	L 4-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	2	19	.200	4.55
May 28	HOU	CHC	W 9-6	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.1	2	3	3	2	2	4	49	.202	5.10
Jun 2	HOU	@OAK	W 6-4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	32	.191	4.78
Jun 4	HOU	@SEA	W 11-5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.2	1	2	2	0	1	1	17	.195	5.23
Jun 6	HOU	@SEA	W 8-7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3	4	35	.185	4.93
Jun 9	HOU	BAL	W 4-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.2	0	0	0	0	2	1	27	.183	4.84
Date	Team	vs.	Result	GS	CG	SHO	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	PIT	BAA	ERA
Jun 12	HOU	MIL	L 6-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	13	.178	4.71
Jun 15	HOU	TOR	W 7-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	15	.180	4.58
Jun 20	HOU	@NYY	L 10-6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	0	1	1	43	.188	4.93
Jun 25	HOU	PIT	W 5-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	10	.184	4.81
Jun 28	HOU	SEA	W 2-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	24	.186	4.69
Jun 30	HOU	SEA	W 6-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	15	.182	4.57
Jul 2	HOU	@COL	W 9-8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.1	3	5	4	0	2	1	28	.194	5.27
Jul 5	HOU	LAA	L 5-4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	17	.196	5.15
Jul 7	HOU	LAA	W 11-10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	1	0	1	3	33	.202	5.24
Jul 11	HOU	@TEX	L 5-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	.199	5.12
Jul 13	HOU	@TEX	W 7-6	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	4	38	.192	4.91
Jul 15	HOU	@LAA	L 9-6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	18	.189	4.81
Jul 16	HOU	@LAA	L 7-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	14	.190	4.71
Jul 19	HOU	TEX	W 4-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	2	15	.191	4.62
Jul 21	HOU	TEX	W 5-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.2	1	1	1	1	0	1	15	.194	4.73
Sep 2	HOU	@MIL	W 3-2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	23	.190	4.64
Sep 5	HOU	SEA	W 11-9	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	1	1	0	5	28	.189	4.64
Sep 7	HOU	SEA	W 2-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	18	.194	4.55
Sep 11	HOU	OAK	L 5-3	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	3	4	4	1	0	0	14	.206	5.20
Sep 12	HOU	OAK	L 3-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	18	.207	5.11
Sep 15	HOU	@KC	W 12-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	13	.208	5.02
Sep 20	HOU	LAA	W 6-4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	16	.205	4.94
Sep 22	HOU	LAA	W 13-5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	21	.205	4.85
Sep 26	HOU	@LAA	L 4-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	22	.205	4.77
Date	Team	vs.	Result	GS	CG	SHO	W	L	SV	BS	HLD	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	PIT	BAA	ERA
Sep 27	HOU	@LAA	W 4-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	.203	4.70