Jim Presley

Born: 10/23/1961 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-06-24 | Final Game: 1991-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Arthur Presley

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Biography

Jim Presley was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1984 until 1991. Known for his power-hitting ability, he played primarily as a position player and showcased his talents with several teams during his career. Over the course of 959 games, Presley recorded 875 hits, which included 135 home runs and 495 runs batted in (RBIs). He concluded his playing days with a batting average of .247 and demonstrated speed on the bases with 9 stolen bases. His single All-Star selection in 1989 underscored his status as a notable player during the late 1980s, a time characterized by a growing emphasis on offensive production in the league. Presley's career unfolded during an exciting period in baseball history, where power hitters began to reshape the game. His ability to drive in runs and deliver clutch performances made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his time in the majors, he left a lasting impact on fans and players alike, contributing to the evolving narrative of baseball during a time when the game was increasingly defined by home runs and offensive firepower.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
959	3546	413	875	181	14	135	495	9	210	859	0.247	0.290	0.420	0.710	-1530.4

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1984	SEA	AL	70	251	27	57	12	1	10	36	1	6	63	0.227	.259 (-13%)	.322 (-23%)	.384 (+5%)	.707 (-8%)	-472.7
1985	SEA	AL	155	570	71	157	33	1	28	84	2	44	100	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.323 (avg)	.390 (+24%)	.714 (+13%)	1288.5
1986	SEA	AL	155	616	83	163	33	4	27	107	0	32	172	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.325 (-7%)	.395 (+17%)	.720 (+6%)	498.1
1987	SEA	AL	152	575	78	142	23	6	24	88	2	38	157	0.247	.262 (-6%)	.331 (-11%)	.415 (+4%)	.746 (-2%)	-459.1
1988	SEA	AL	150	544	50	125	26	0	14	62	3	36	114	0.230	.254 (-10%)	.317 (-12%)	.377 (-6%)	.695 (-9%)	-1029.1
1989	SEA	AL	117	390	42	92	20	1	12	41	0	21	107	0.236	.254 (-7%)	.319 (-14%)	.375 (+3%)	.694 (-5%)	-491.7
1990	ATL	NL	140	541	59	131	34	1	19	72	1	29	130	0.242	.257 (-6%)	.324 (-13%)	.385 (+7%)	.710 (-2%)	-424.1
1991	SDP	NL	20	59	3	8	0	0	1	5	0	4	16	0.136	.255 (-47%)	.323 (-38%)	.384 (-52%)	.708 (-45%)	-440.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	47	25	245	26	2	26
3B	911	900	633	1709	127	152
SS	4	1	0	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	SEA	3B	69	69	48	113	7	12
1985	SEA	3B	154	154	82	335	17	24
1986	SEA	3B	155	154	110	308	15	31
1987	SEA	3B	148	146	113	311	21	28
1987	SEA	SS	4	1	0	4	0	1
1988	SEA	3B	146	145	112	234	22	25
1989	SEA	1B	30	18	168	15	1	16
1989	SEA	3B	90	86	54	154	17	13
1990	ATL	1B	17	7	77	11	1	10
1990	ATL	3B	133	130	101	231	25	19
1991	SDN	3B	16	16	13	23	3	0