German Jimenez

Born: 12/5/1962 in Santiago Ixcuintia, Nayarit, México

MLB Debut: 1988-06-28 | Final Game: 1988-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

German Jimenez, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned parts of the 1988 season. Jimenez made his Major League Baseball debut on June 28, 1988, showcasing his skills on the mound for a brief period before concluding his career on October 1 of the same year. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-6 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.01. Although he did not secure any saves, Jimenez contributed to his teams with a total of 26 strikeouts. Competing during a transitional era in baseball, Jimenez's time in the league coincided with the increasing emphasis on offensive performance and the rise of various pitching styles that characterized the late 1980s. While his MLB tenure was short, Jimenez's journey reflects the challenging nature of sustaining a long career in professional baseball, particularly for pitchers navigating the competitive landscape of the time. His story remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the dedication and effort required to reach the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	15	9	0	0	0	55.7	65	31	4	12	26	5.01	0

Career ERA 5.01 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
1988	ATL	NL	1	6	15	9	0	0	0	55.7	65	31	12	26	5.01	3.73 (-34%)	371.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	17	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.059	0.059	0.059	0.118	0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.

Career OBP .059 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 81.5% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 84.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.118 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 83.1% 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
1988	ATL	NL	15	17	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	9	0	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	ATL	P	15	9	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15