James Creekmore Jr.
17 # Catcher
Opening Day Age: 25 EXP: 4 Years
Full Name: James David Creekmore Jr.
Birthplace: Zion, IL
Born: August 16th, 1999
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 2nd, 2020
Born: August 16th, 1999
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 2nd, 2020
Nickname: LiL ‘ Creek
Height: 6’02” / Weight: 205
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stats | 28 | 94 | 84 | 28 | 53 | 42 | ,564 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 5 | ,750 | 11 | 33 | 5 | 10 | ,500 | 1.314 | 1 | 5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Career | 56 | 195 | 174 | 69 | 117 | 94 | ,600 | 60 | 14 | 0 | 20 | ,966 | 34 | 74 | 10 | 21 | ,540 | 1.566 | 2 | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Playoffs | 6 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 7 | ,421 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ,833 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | ,389 | 1.254 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Tournaments | 4 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ,500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,167 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ,167 | ,667 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Fall League | 23 | 89 | 86 | 36 | 59 | 56 | ,663 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1.349 | 29 | 56 | 1 | 3 | ,651 | 2.012 | 0 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 55 | Power: 65 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 40 | Overall: 53
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2022
Team debut: 5-10-22 vs. PFF Street Fighters at SportsPark, D’ going ( 2 for 3 , 2 HR’s , BB , 3 Runs / 5 RBIs )
Team debut: 5-10-22 vs. PFF Street Fighters at SportsPark, D’ going ( 2 for 3 , 2 HR’s , BB , 3 Runs / 5 RBIs )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Tueday, May 10th, 2022 vs. PFF Street Fighter Squad, Gm 2. at SportsPark, D’
First Double: Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 vs. Mortal Kombat Club, Gm 2. at SportsPark, D’
First Triple: Tuesday, October 17th, 2022 vs. Uitimate Cage Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark, C’
First Triple: Tuesday, October 17th, 2022 vs. Uitimate Cage Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark, C’
First Home Run: Tueday, May 10th, 2022 vs. PFF Street Fighter Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark, D’
Summer League Stats:
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | 89 | 87 | 41 | 55 | 53 | .618 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 1.184 | 23 | 54 | 5 | 2 | .609 | 1.802 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 28 | 94 | 84 | 28 | 53 | 42 | .564 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 5 | .750 | 11 | 33 | 5 | 10 | .500 | 1.314 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | 28 | 101 | 90 | 41 | 64 | 52 | .634 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 1.167 | 23 | 41 | 5 | 11 | .578 | 1.800 | 1 | 6 |
Playoffs Stats:
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 8 | .471 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.294 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | .471 | 1.765 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .143 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .286 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6 | .583 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.273 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .545 | 1.856 | 0 | 1 |
Tournament Play:
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .667 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .250 | .917 | 1 | 0 |
Fall League Stats:
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 18 | 25 | 25 | .676 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1.568 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 0 | .676 | 2.243 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 52 | 49 | 18 | 34 | 31 | .654 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1.184 | 14 | 33 | 1 | 3 | .633 | 1.838 | 0 | 1 |
Statistically Speaking:
No one questions Junior’s raw pop and he’s tapped into it at times on big stages over the past two summers. He has incredibly strong arms and bat speed, along with leverage and loft, to generate that power from the right side of the plate, but he tinkered with his setup at times and there was some concern with the uptick in swing and pop up’s to his game.
Upside Potential:
Creekmore Jr. can influence the outcome of games when he's standing in the batter's box. His well average speed gives him the potential and makes him a quality defender in right field.
They Said It:
"A scout willing to be aggressive could grade each of Junior's tools as well above average, and his instincts are nearly as impressive as his physical ability. He has worked hard at gaining plate discipline, understanding and knowledge of the strike zone. Junior possesses the natural ability to hit a softball and hit it for distance.” -- John Redcorn – Director of Athletics
Awards
Silver Slugger Award 2022
