Jim Weaver, baseball player, 1985-1989

Jim Weaver

Born: 10/10/1959 in Kingston, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-10 | Final Game: 1989-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Francis Weaver

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Biography

Jim Weaver, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1985 and 1989. Primarily a position player, Weaver participated in a total of 31 games during his brief career. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 2 stolen bases and contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) over his time in the league. Despite a batting average of .161 and falling short of the power numbers often celebrated in the sport—finishing his career without a home run—Weaver's determination and versatility were evident in his approach to the game. Weaver played during an era of evolving baseball dynamics, where players were increasingly focused on power hitting and offensive production. His playing style reflected a more traditional approach, emphasizing speed and small ball tactics rather than slugging. Although his career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Weaver's journey through the major leagues serves as a testament to the dedication it takes to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 31 6 5 4 0 0 2 2 3 14 0.161 0.235 0.290 0.526 0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1985 DET AL 12 7 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1987 SEA AL 7 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SFG NL 12 20 2 4 3 0 0 2 1 0 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 16 5 12 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 DET OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
1987 SEA OF 4 1 4 1 0 0
1989 SFN OF 8 4 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 5
Right Field 10
Designated Hitter 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1979
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1980