James Creekmore
69 # Pitcher
Opening Day Age: 47 EXP: 27 Years
Full Name: James David Creekmore Sr.
Birthplace: Zion, IL
Born: June 16th, 1977
High School: Zion- Benton Township
College: College of Lake County
MLS debut: May 5th, 1994
Born: June 16th, 1977
High School: Zion- Benton Township
College: College of Lake County
MLS debut: May 5th, 1994
Nickname: Creek
Height: 5’11” / Weight: 230
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A. / GLS
League Level: Competitive
Tourney Level: Single A
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A. / GLS
League Level: Competitive
Tourney Level: Single A
League Level: Competitive
Tourney Level: Single A
| 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 | 88 | 70 | 25 | 52 | 34 | ,591 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,486 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 18 | ,486 | 1.077 | 0 | 2 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Career | 105 | 364 | 313 | 99 | 200 | 147 | ,549 | 143 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ,489 | 4 | 90 | 6 | 51 | ,470 | 1.038 | 2 | 13 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Playoffs | 6 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 7 | ,667 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,538 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ,538 | 1.205 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Tournaments | 12 | 33 | 25 | 9 | 20 | 12 | ,606 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,480 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 8 | ,480 | 1.086 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Fall League | 29 | 101 | 87 | 20 | 41 | 26 | ,406 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,299 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 14 | ,299 | ,705 | 1 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 20 | Arm: 45 | Field: 55 | Overall: 43
First Pro Contract: Kerry Brothers Softball Squad
WHAT? Acquisition: Re-signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2022
Team debut: 5-13-13 vs. Boned Up Squad at SportsPark, C’ going ( 1 for 4 )
Team debut: 5-13-13 vs. Boned Up Squad at SportsPark, C’ going ( 1 for 4 )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Monday, May 13th, 2013 vs. Boned Up Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark, C’
First Double: Monday, July 29th, 2013 vs. Car Tech Club Gm 2. at SportsPark, B’
First Triple: *
First Home Run: Saturday, June 29th, 2013 vs. Reckless Softball Gm 3. at Plainwell, MI. Field 2′
First Triple: *
First Home Run: Saturday, June 29th, 2013 vs. Reckless Softball Gm 3. at Plainwell, MI. Field 2′
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 | 76 | 72 | 27 | 43 | 39 | .566 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .542 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 4 | .542 | 1.107 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 28 | 88 | 70 | 25 | 52 | 34 | .591 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .486 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 18 | .486 | 1.077 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 28 | 100 | 86 | 37 | 52 | 37 | .520 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .430 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 14 | .430 | .950 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 16 | 62 | 53 | 15 | 37 | 27 | .597 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .528 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 9 | .509 | 1.125 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 33 | 114 | 104 | 22 | 59 | 49 | .518 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .519 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 10 | .471 | 1.037 | 0 | 3 |
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 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | .357 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .357 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .357 | .714 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | .833 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .750 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .750 | 1.583 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | .583 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .444 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .444 | 1.028 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | .750 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .750 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .750 | 1.500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | .667 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | .333 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 7 | .600 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .769 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .538 | 1.369 | 0 | 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 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 13 | 9 | ,433 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,333 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | ,333 | ,767 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 47 | 39 | 5 | 18 | 10 | ,393 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,256 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | ,256 | ,639 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 10 | 7 | ,417 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ,333 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ,333 | ,750 | 0 | 2 |
Statistically Speaking:
A right-hitting pitcher, Creek Sr. has plus tools nearly across the board. At the plate, he has tremendous plate discipline that allowed him to walk more than he struck out. His line drive stroke - geared towards contact, drives the ball to all fields. He's just as advanced and refined league pitcher as he is. Infielders love playing for him, as he shows acumen for directing a game and he has excellent hands.
Upside Potential:
Even with the injury obstacles, Creek Sr. is still considered one of the best position players in the Lake County, one who should continue to play for years to come.
They Said It:
“Beyond the stuff, Creek Sr. uses his agility to create steep downhill plane, does a good job repeating his athletic delivery and is consistently around the zone with all his pitches. With that profile, he has a chance to really impact a young team one day." -- Kyle Sackrider – Advance Scout/Special Instructor
Awards
Gold Glove 2023
