Jim Wessinger, baseball player, 1979-1979

Jim Wessinger

Born: 9/25/1955 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-08-04 | Final Game: 1979-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Michael Wessinger

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Biography

Jim Wessinger, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. He played as a position player, taking the field in 10 games from August 4, 1979, to September 24, 1979. Although his time in the majors was limited, Wessinger's journey to the highest level of baseball is a testament to the dedication and passion that many players exhibit in pursuit of their dreams. Throughout his short career, Wessinger faced significant challenges, managing to record no hits, home runs, or RBIs, which resulted in a batting average of 0.0. Despite these statistics, Wessinger's commitment to the game and his role as a part of the baseball community contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during an era characterized by evolving player dynamics and increased competitiveness. His experience serves as a reminder of the many athletes who strive for greatness, even if their time in the limelight is brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 0.125 0.000 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 82.8% 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
1979 ATL NL 10 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 1 2 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 ATL 2B 2 1 2 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
LeMoyne College Syracuse NY 1974, 1975, 1976