Jim Neidlinger

Born: 9/24/1964 in Vallejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-01 | Final Game: 1990-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Llewellyn Neidlinger

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Biography

Jim Neidlinger was a professional pitcher born in 1964, who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 until his final game on September 29, 1990. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Neidlinger made a notable impact during a brief career in an era characterized by heightened offensive numbers and the increasing importance of specialized relief roles. Over the course of his career, Neidlinger compiled a record of 5-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.28 and recorded 46 strikeouts. While he did not accumulate any saves, his contributions were significant in the context of a season where pitching depth was vital to team success. Neidlinger’s ability to navigate through tough innings exemplified the resilience required of pitchers during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time when the game was evolving with an influx of talented hitters. Though his time in the major leagues was short, Neidlinger’s journey remains a testament to the challenges faced by many players seeking to establish themselves in the competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	3	12	12	0	0	0	74.0	67	27	4	15	46	3.28	0

Career ERA 3.28 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 15.0% better 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
1990	LAD	NL	5	3	12	12	0	0	0	74.0	67	27	15	46	3.28	3.86 (+15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	25	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	8	0.120	0.185	0.120	0.305	0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.305 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 57.0% 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
1990	LAD	NL	12	25	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	8	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	12	8	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	LAN	P	12	12	8	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1991	LAN	NL	$125,000
Total Career Earnings			$125,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
College of Marin	Kentfield	CA	1984