Jim Eppard, baseball player, 1987-1990

Jim Eppard

Born: 4/27/1960 in South Bend, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-08 | Final Game: 1990-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Gerhard Eppard

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Biography

Jim Eppard was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1987 until 1990. Over the course of his career, Eppard appeared in 82 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .281. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 16 runs batted in, reflecting his ability to support his teammates offensively despite not being a power hitter. Eppard’s career spanned a transitional period in baseball, as it began just before the soaring offensive numbers of the 1990s, yet he managed to carve out a niche as a reliable contributor during his time on the field. Eppard's playing style emphasized contact hitting rather than power, as evidenced by his 39 hits accumulated throughout his career. While he did not record any stolen bases, his ability to make contact and get on base was a hallmark of his game. Eppard's tenure in Major League Baseball, though relatively brief, showcased the importance of versatile players who could adapt and find ways to contribute in various roles. His journey through the league is a reminder of the diverse skill sets that players bring to the game, particularly in an era that was beginning to emphasize more power-oriented play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 139 9 39 3 1 0 16 0 14 21 0.281 0.351 0.317 0.667 -21.1

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1987 LAA AL 8 9 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1988 LAA AL 56 113 7 32 3 1 0 14 0 11 15 0.283 .254 (+11%) .317 (+9%) .377 (-13%) .695 (-3%) -21.1
1989 LAA AL 12 12 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1990 TOR AL 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 4 41 4 1 4
OF 18 16 35 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 CAL OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1988 CAL 1B 6 3 29 4 1 2
1988 CAL OF 17 15 34 0 1 0
1989 CAL 1B 4 1 12 0 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Left Field 17
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 CAL AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $62,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Citrus College Glendora CA 1980
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1981, 1982