Jim Walewander

Born: 5/2/1962 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-05-31 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James Walewander

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Biography

Jim Walewander, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993. Primarily known as a position player, Walewander played a total of 162 games during his career. He was recognized for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute in various capacities, although his offensive statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players in the era. He finished his career with 52 hits, 1 home run, and 14 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .215. Walewander's playing style was characterized by speed and agility, as evidenced by his 15 stolen bases. He was part of a transitional period in baseball, navigating the evolving dynamics of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time when the sport was beginning to see the emergence of power hitters and a greater emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Walewander's contributions to his teams, along with his tenacity and work ethic, left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
162	242	50	52	9	1	1	14	15	24	33	0.215	0.284	0.273	0.556	-896.8

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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
1987	DET	AL	53	54	24	13	3	1	1	4	2	7	6	0.241	.262 (-8%)	.331 (-1%)	.415 (-6%)	.746 (-4%)	-35.7
1988	DET	AL	88	175	23	37	5	0	0	6	11	12	26	0.211	.254 (-17%)	.317 (-18%)	.377 (-36%)	.695 (-28%)	-861.1
1990	NYY	AL	9	5	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	LAA	AL	12	8	2	1	0	0	0	3	1	5	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	89	63	135	187	6	47
3B	22	4	9	16	1	1
SS	18	8	20	27	0	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	DET	2B	24	9	16	38	0	10
1987	DET	3B	17	4	7	11	1	0
1987	DET	SS	3	2	3	9	0	2
1988	DET	2B	61	52	114	144	6	36
1988	DET	3B	3	0	1	4	0	1
1988	DET	SS	8	4	10	6	0	1
1990	NYA	2B	2	1	3	2	0	0
1990	NYA	3B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1990	NYA	SS	1	0	0	2	0	0
1993	CAL	2B	2	1	2	3	0	1
1993	CAL	SS	6	2	7	10	0	3