Jim Winn, baseball player, 1983-1988

Jim Winn

Born: 9/23/1959 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-04-10 | Final Game: 1988-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Francis Winn

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Biography

Jim Winn, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Winn finished his career with a record of 12-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67. Over the course of his career, he recorded 159 strikeouts and earned 10 saves, contributing to his teams with both starting and relief appearances. His versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles, showcasing a strong ability to handle pressure situations. Winn's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. While not among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive nature of the game in the mid-to-late 1980s. Following his retirement on September 6, 1988, Jim Winn remained a respected figure within the baseball community, remembered for his dedication and the significant moments he provided throughout his playing days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 17 161 10 0 0 10 308.3 321 160 31 156 159 4.67 0

Career ERA 4.67 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 18.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1983 PIT NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 11.0 12 9 6 3 7.36 3.87 (-90%) -644.2
1984 PIT NL 1 0 9 0 0 0 1 18.7 19 8 9 11 3.86 3.81 (-1%) -289.5
1985 PIT NL 3 6 30 7 0 0 0 75.7 77 44 31 22 5.23 3.89 (-34%) -393.7
1986 PIT NL 3 5 50 3 0 0 3 88.0 85 35 38 70 3.58 3.97 (+10%) 222.2
1987 CHW AL 4 6 56 0 0 0 6 94.0 95 50 62 44 4.79 4.29 (-12%) -
1988 MIN AL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 21.0 33 14 10 9 6.00 3.73 (-61%) -1098.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
161 35 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.086 0.135 0.143 0.278 0.0

Career AVG .086 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career OBP .135 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.278 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 61.2% 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
1983 PIT NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 PIT NL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 PIT NL 30 18 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1986 PIT NL 50 16 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHW AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 MIN AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 161 10 20 73 3 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 PIT P 7 0 1 2 0 0
1984 PIT P 9 0 1 3 0 1
1985 PIT P 30 7 4 21 0 1
1986 PIT P 50 3 8 15 1 1
1987 CHA P 56 0 4 28 1 5
1988 MIN P 9 0 2 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 161

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CHA AL $140,000
1986 PIT NL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $250,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
John Brown University Siloam Springs AR 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981