Jim Maler

Born: 8/16/1958 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-03 | Final Game: 1983-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: James Michael Maler

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Biography

Jim Maler, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. He played primarily as a position player between the years 1981 and 1983. Known for his versatility on the field, Maler participated in a total of 102 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with 70 hits, 5 home runs, and 31 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .226, reflecting the challenges many players faced during an era characterized by the evolving dynamics of offensive play. Maler's career unfolded in a period that saw significant changes in the game, including the transition away from the deadball era and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite the competitive landscape, he managed to contribute to his teams while also demonstrating his speed with one stolen base. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Jim Maler remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a transformative time for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
102	310	24	70	10	3	5	31	1	19	47	0.226	0.283	0.326	0.609	-858.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1981	SEA	AL	12	23	1	8	1	0	0	2	1	2	1	0.348	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	SEA	AL	64	221	18	50	8	3	4	26	0	12	35	0.226	.261 (-13%)	.324 (-15%)	.388 (-12%)	.712 (-13%)	-552.7
1983	SEA	AL	26	66	5	12	1	0	1	3	0	5	11	0.182	.260 (-30%)	.324 (-20%)	.389 (-38%)	.714 (-30%)	-306.2