Jim Wilhelm, baseball player, 1978-1979

Jim Wilhelm

Born: 9/20/1952 in San Rafael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-04 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

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

Full name: James Webster Wilhelm

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Biography

Jim Wilhelm, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. Wilhelm's career spanned from 1978 to September 4, 1979, during which he played in 49 games. He showcased a batting average of .262, collecting 32 hits and driving in 12 runs. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions included 2 stolen bases, reflecting a playing style that emphasized speed and contact hitting rather than power. Wilhelm's time in the major leagues coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve into a more power-centric era. Despite limited playing time, he demonstrated the ability to adapt to the competitive nature of professional baseball. His career, though brief, highlighted the challenges faced by players striving to establish themselves in a league that was rapidly changing, making his journey a notable part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 122 10 32 6 3 0 12 2 2 14 0.262 0.276 0.361 0.636 -369.0

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1978 SDP NL 10 19 2 7 2 0 0 4 1 0 2 0.368 — — — — 0.0
1979 SDP NL 39 103 8 25 4 3 0 8 1 2 12 0.243 .265 (-9%) .329 (-23%) .397 (-15%) .727 (-18%) -369.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 40 29 70 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 SDN OF 10 5 9 0 0 0
1979 SDN OF 30 24 61 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 32
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1972, 1973, 1974