Jim Vatcher

Born: 5/27/1965 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-05-30 | Final Game: 1992-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Ernest Vatcher

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Biography

Jim Vatcher, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who carved out a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1990 until 1992. Primarily serving as a position player, Vatcher showcased his talents over the course of 87 games, where he recorded 27 hits, including a single home run, and drove in 11 runs. His batting average stood at .248, reflecting his contributions during a transitional period in baseball that saw the emergence of more power hitters and an evolving offensive approach. Vatcher's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, though he was not known for stealing bases, finishing his career with just one stolen base. His time in the league coincided with significant changes in the sport, including the increasing emphasis on home runs and power hitting that defined the early 1990s. While his statistical contributions may have been modest, Vatcher's presence in the game during this era highlighted the depth of talent available in Major League rosters, and he remains a part of baseball history for those who appreciate the rich tapestry of the game's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	109	11	27	3	1	1	11	1	12	27	0.248	0.322	0.321	0.643	-37.9

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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	PHI	NL	36	46	5	12	1	0	1	4	0	4	6	0.261	—	—	—	—	-37.9
1990	ATL	NL	21	27	2	7	1	1	0	3	0	1	9	0.259	—	—	—	—	-37.9
1991	SDP	NL	17	20	3	4	0	0	0	2	1	4	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	SDP	NL	13	16	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	3	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0