Jim Wilson, baseball player, 1985-1989

Jim Wilson

Born: 12/29/1960 in Corvallis, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-09-13 | Final Game: 1989-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: James George Wilson

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Biography

Jim Wilson, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 to 1989. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilson played in a total of 9 games during his time in the league. He recorded 5 hits and drove in 4 runs, culminating in a batting average of .227. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Wilson's contributions on the field were part of a competitive era marked by the transition into the more power-oriented style of play that characterized the late 1980s. While Wilson's career may not have been extensive, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of MLB history. His journey through the sport reflects the challenges faced by many players during that time, particularly those who competed for roles on rosters filled with emerging talent. Wilson's brief stint in the majors highlights the often-overlooked stories of players who contributed to their teams in smaller, yet significant ways, capturing a snapshot of the game during a transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 22 2 5 0 0 0 4 0 1 6 0.227 0.261 0.227 0.488 0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 30.7% 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 CLE AL 4 14 2 5 0 0 0 4 0 1 3 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 2 23 0 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 CLE 1B 2 2 23 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Designated Hitter 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 1980, 1981, 1982