Jim Bullinger

Born: 8/21/1965 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-05-27 | Final Game: 1998-04-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Eric Bullinger

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Biography

Jim Bullinger was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 1998. Born in 1965, Bullinger made his Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs, showcasing his skills in a competitive environment marked by the transition into more offensive play during the 1990s. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 34-41 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.06. Known for his durability on the mound, Bullinger struck out 392 batters and secured 11 saves, contributing to his teams both as a starter and a reliever. Bullinger's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches and keep hitters off balance, a necessary skill as the game increasingly favored offensive production. He played during a time when the league was seeing significant changes, including the rise of power hitting and the integration of advanced analytics into player evaluation. While his career numbers may not place him among the game's elite, Bullinger's contributions to his teams and the experiences he gained in the Major Leagues reflect the journey of many players navigating the complexities of professional baseball during an evolving era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
34	41	186	89	6	4	11	642.0	651	361	65	306	392	5.06	0

Career ERA 5.06 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 16.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1992	CHC	NL	2	8	39	9	1	0	7	85.0	72	44	54	36	4.66	3.75 (-24%)	-
1993	CHC	NL	1	0	15	0	0	0	1	16.7	18	8	9	10	4.32	4.19 (-3%)	-
1994	CHC	NL	6	2	33	10	1	0	2	100.0	87	40	34	72	3.60	4.51 (+20%)	-
1995	CHC	NL	12	8	24	24	1	1	0	150.0	152	69	65	93	4.14	4.45 (+7%)	-
1996	CHC	NL	6	10	37	20	1	1	1	129.3	144	94	68	90	6.54	4.61 (-42%)	-
1997	WSN	NL	7	12	36	25	2	2	0	155.3	165	96	74	87	5.56	4.39 (-27%)	-
1998	SEA	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	5.7	13	10	2	4	15.88	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
188	165	14	31	9	0	4	19	1	13	57	0.188	0.249	0.315	0.564	-418.8

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1992	CHC	NL	39	20	3	5	0	1	2	1	1	7	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CHC	NL	15	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	CHC	NL	33	22	0	3	2	0	4	0	2	8	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	CHC	NL	25	47	1	6	3	0	5	0	5	16	0.128	—	—	—	—	-418.8
1996	CHC	NL	38	32	8	8	3	2	6	0	5	11	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	WSN	NL	36	43	2	9	1	1	2	0	0	15	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	SEA	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	186	89	72	99	0	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	DP
1992	CHN	P	39	9	17	17	2
1993	CHN	P	15	0	1	1	0
1994	CHN	P	33	10	6	11	0
1995	CHN	P	24	24	20	20	2
1996	CHN	P	37	20	15	20	0
1997	MON	P	36	25	12	30	2
1998	SEA	P	2	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	186

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1992	Player of the Week	Week of 1992-06-13

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	PHI	NL	$205,000
1998	SEA	AL	$400,000
1997	MON	NL	$525,000
1996	CHN	NL	$385,000
1995	CHN	NL	$187,500
1994	CHN	NL	$150,000
1993	CHN	NL	$145,000
Total Career Earnings			$1,997,500