Wayne Tolleson

Born: 11/22/1955 in Spartanburg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-01 | Final Game: 1990-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Jimmy Wayne Tolleson

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Biography

Wayne Tolleson was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1990. Born in 1955, Tolleson carved out a niche as a versatile position player, primarily known for his defensive skills and speed on the bases. Over the course of his career, he played in 863 games, accumulating 559 hits and a batting average of .241. Though he hit only 9 home runs, his contributions were often felt in other aspects of the game, as he recorded 133 RBIs and stole 108 bases, showcasing his ability to create scoring opportunities. Tolleson's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history that saw the rise of both power hitters and increasingly specialized roles within teams. His agility and base-running prowess provided teams with an important strategic asset, particularly in late-game situations. While not a household name, Tolleson's reliability and work ethic earned him respect among teammates and fans alike, and he remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the nuanced contributions of role players in the grand tapestry of baseball history. After retiring on September 30, 1990, Tolleson's legacy continues to resonate among baseball historians and enthusiasts who recognize the value of players who excel in supporting roles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
863	2322	301	559	60	17	9	133	108	219	384	0.241	0.307	0.293	0.600	-6440.6

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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	TEX	AL	14	24	6	4	0	0	0	1	2	1	5	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	TEX	AL	38	70	6	8	1	0	0	2	1	5	14	0.114	.261 (-56%)	.324 (-47%)	.388 (-67%)	.712 (-58%)	-673.3
1983	TEX	AL	134	470	64	122	13	2	3	20	33	40	68	0.260	.260 (avg)	.324 (-2%)	.389 (-19%)	.714 (-11%)	-927.8
1984	TEX	AL	118	338	35	72	9	2	0	9	22	27	47	0.213	.259 (-18%)	.322 (-14%)	.384 (-35%)	.707 (-25%)	-1570.8
1985	TEX	AL	123	323	45	101	9	5	1	18	21	21	46	0.313	.257 (+22%)	.323 (+9%)	.390 (-3%)	.714 (+3%)	176.6
1986	CHW	AL	81	260	39	65	7	3	3	29	13	38	43	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.325 (+5%)	.395 (-15%)	.720 (-6%)	-204.6
1986	NYY	AL	60	215	22	61	9	2	0	14	4	14	33	0.284	.257 (+10%)	.325 (+2%)	.395 (-13%)	.720 (-6%)	-204.6
1987	NYY	AL	121	349	48	77	4	0	1	22	5	43	72	0.221	.262 (-16%)	.331 (-8%)	.415 (-42%)	.746 (-27%)	-1694.4
1988	NYY	AL	21	59	8	15	2	0	0	5	1	8	12	0.254	.254 (avg)	.317 (+6%)	.377 (-24%)	.695 (-10%)	-69.6
1989	NYY	AL	80	140	16	23	5	2	1	9	5	16	23	0.164	.254 (-35%)	.319 (-20%)	.375 (-33%)	.694 (-27%)	-667.3
1990	NYY	AL	73	74	12	11	1	1	0	4	1	6	21	0.149	.257 (-42%)	.324 (-35%)	.385 (-51%)	.710 (-44%)	-590.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	292	238	524	720	31	158
3B	143	101	80	208	17	20
OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
SS	409	308	497	964	39	204

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	TEX	3B	6	4	5	8	0	0
1981	TEX	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1982	TEX	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1982	TEX	3B	4	0	0	2	0	0
1982	TEX	SS	26	23	47	68	5	20
1983	TEX	2B	112	107	246	315	16	69
1983	TEX	SS	26	20	22	57	1	12
1984	TEX	2B	109	94	191	276	10	61
1984	TEX	3B	5	0	2	3	0	0
1984	TEX	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1984	TEX	SS	7	2	2	8	0	1
1985	TEX	2B	29	19	44	65	4	11
1985	TEX	3B	12	3	9	8	2	0
1985	TEX	SS	81	67	96	182	8	37
1986	CHA	3B	65	60	37	113	7	9
1986	CHA	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
1986	CHA	SS	18	10	13	25	1	3
1986	NYA	2B	3	1	3	2	0	1
1986	NYA	3B	7	5	5	10	1	2
1986	NYA	SS	56	53	87	177	5	35
1987	NYA	3B	3	1	0	5	0	2
1987	NYA	SS	119	108	162	321	15	64
1988	NYA	2B	12	9	20	33	1	7
1988	NYA	3B	10	8	8	21	2	2
1988	NYA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	NYA	2B	13	2	6	15	0	5
1989	NYA	3B	28	20	14	38	5	5
1989	NYA	SS	28	12	25	54	2	10
1990	NYA	2B	13	6	14	14	0	4
1990	NYA	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1990	NYA	SS	45	13	43	72	2	22