Jack Fimple

Born: 2/10/1959 in Darby, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-07-30 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

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

Full name: John Joseph Fimple

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Biography

Jack Fimple was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played in Major League Baseball from July 30, 1983, to October 4, 1987. As a position player, Fimple participated in a total of 92 games throughout his career, primarily known for his versatility on the field. He recorded 45 hits, including 2 home runs, and accumulated 28 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .228. Fimple also demonstrated a small level of speed on the bases, successfully stealing 1 base during his time in the major leagues. Fimple's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of offensive strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles within teams. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Fimple contributed to his teams as a reliable role player, embodying the grit and determination characteristic of many athletes of his era. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of countless players who navigated the challenges of maintaining a career in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	197	21	45	9	1	2	28	1	19	53	0.228	0.292	0.315	0.607	-218.8

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
1983	LAD	NL	54	148	16	37	8	1	2	22	1	11	39	0.250	.260 (-4%)	.324 (-8%)	.389 (-8%)	.714 (-8%)	-218.8
1984	LAD	NL	12	26	2	5	1	0	0	3	0	1	6	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	LAD	NL	13	13	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	6	6	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	LAA	AL	13	10	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0