Jim Paciorek, baseball player, 1987-1987

Jim Paciorek

Born: 6/7/1960 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-09 | Final Game: 1987-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: James Joseph Paciorek

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Biography

Jim Paciorek, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1987. Paciorek made his mark in the league with a total of 48 games played, where he recorded 23 hits, including 2 home runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .228 and accumulated 10 RBIs along with 1 stolen base. His playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, although he faced challenges in achieving consistent offensive production. Paciorek's time in the majors was relatively short, spanning from April 9, 1987, to September 23, 1987, during an era that was increasingly defined by power hitting and offensive production in baseball. Despite his limited tenure, he contributed to the teams he played for and left a mark as part of the ever-evolving landscape of the game. After his playing days, Paciorek remained involved in baseball and is remembered by fans for his tenacity and commitment to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 101 16 23 5 0 2 10 1 12 20 0.228 0.302 0.337 0.638 -276.8

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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 ATL AL 48 101 16 23 5 0 2 10 1 12 20 0.228 .262 (-13%) .331 (-9%) .415 (-19%) .746 (-14%) -276.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 9 93 6 2 8
3B 15 10 13 16 6 4
OF 5 4 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 ML4 1B 21 9 93 6 2 8
1987 ML4 3B 15 10 13 16 6 4
1987 ML4 OF 5 4 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Third Base 15
Left Field 4
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982