James Creekmore Sr.
69 # Pitcher
Opening Day Age: 45 EXP: 25 Years
Full Name: James David Creekmore Sr.
Birthplace: Zion, IL
Born: February 28th, 1977
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 5th, 1994
Nickname: Creek
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 5’11” / Weight: 230
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A. / GLS
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Stats | 25 | 76 | 72 | 27 | 43 | 39 | .566 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .542 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 4 | .542 | 1.107 | 0 | 3 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Career | 130 | 440 | 385 | 126 | 243 | 186 | .552 | 182 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .499 | 4 | 115 | 7 | 55 | .483 | 1.051 | 2 | 16 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Playoffs | 11 | 32 | 27 | 11 | 17 | 12 | .531 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .444 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | .444 | .976 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 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 | 41 | 148 | 130 | 27 | 59 | 40 | .399 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .308 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 18 | .308 | .706 | 1 | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
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 )
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 |
League 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 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 | 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 |
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 Squad, Gm 3 at Plainwell, MI.
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
Come Back Player of the Year 2022
