Jim Wohlford

Born: 2/28/1951 in Visalia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-01 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Eugene Wohlford

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Biography

Jim Wohlford was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1986. Born in 1951, Wohlford played a total of 1,220 games, showcasing his ability as a reliable contributor on the field. He finished his career with 793 hits, accumulating a batting average of .260. Throughout his time in the league, Wohlford demonstrated a knack for getting on base and advancing runners, as evidenced by his 305 RBIs and 89 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and tactical awareness on the basepaths. Wohlford's playing style was characterized by his adaptability, allowing him to excel in various outfield positions as well as serving as a designated hitter. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and an increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. Although he was not known for his home run power, finishing with 21 home runs, Wohlford's contributions were more nuanced; he was respected for his ability to manufacture runs and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. His legacy in the game is remembered for his work ethic and consistency, making him a notable figure among players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1220	3049	349	793	125	33	21	305	89	241	376	0.260	0.313	0.343	0.656	-4294.4

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1972	KCR	AL	15	25	3	6	1	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	KCR	AL	45	109	21	29	1	3	2	10	1	11	12	0.266	.256 (+4%)	.325 (+3%)	.378 (+2%)	.703 (+2%)	38.0
1974	KCR	AL	143	501	55	136	16	7	2	44	16	39	74	0.271	.256 (+6%)	.324 (+1%)	.369 (-7%)	.693 (-3%)	-325.3
1975	KCR	AL	116	353	45	90	10	5	0	30	12	34	37	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.327 (-3%)	.374 (-17%)	.701 (-10%)	-699.8
1976	KCR	AL	107	293	47	73	10	2	1	24	22	29	24	0.249	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-2%)	.360 (-15%)	.681 (-9%)	-448.9
1977	ATL	AL	129	391	41	97	16	3	2	36	17	21	49	0.248	.264 (-6%)	.329 (-14%)	.401 (-20%)	.730 (-17%)	-1407.9
1978	ATL	AL	46	118	16	35	7	2	1	19	3	6	10	0.297	.257 (+15%)	.323 (+1%)	.378 (+10%)	.702 (+5%)	61.4
1979	ATL	AL	63	175	19	46	13	1	1	17	6	8	28	0.263	.265 (-1%)	.329 (-12%)	.397 (-8%)	.727 (-10%)	-371.3
1980	SFG	NL	91	193	17	54	6	4	1	24	1	13	23	0.280	.264 (+6%)	.326 (-1%)	.387 (-5%)	.714 (-3%)	-142.5
1981	SFG	NL	50	68	4	11	3	0	1	7	0	4	9	0.162	.255 (-37%)	.320 (-36%)	.368 (-32%)	.688 (-34%)	-405.5
1982	SFG	NL	97	250	37	64	12	1	2	25	8	30	36	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.324 (+2%)	.388 (-14%)	.712 (-6%)	-253.9
1983	WSN	NL	83	141	7	39	8	0	1	14	0	5	14	0.277	.260 (+6%)	.324 (-9%)	.389 (-9%)	.714 (-9%)	-258.5
1984	WSN	NL	95	213	20	64	13	2	5	29	3	14	19	0.300	.259 (+16%)	.322 (+6%)	.384 (+17%)	.707 (+12%)	426.4
1985	WSN	NL	70	125	7	24	5	1	1	15	0	16	18	0.192	.257 (-25%)	.323 (-12%)	.390 (-30%)	.714 (-22%)	-469.2
1986	WSN	NL	70	94	10	25	4	2	1	11	0	9	17	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.325 (avg)	.395 (-3%)	.720 (-2%)	-37.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	12	3	2	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1976	ALCS	KCA	5	12	3	2	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	10	5	8	15	1	2
3B	9	6	1	7	1	1
OF	877	676	1550	46	33	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	KCA	2B	8	5	7	12	1	1
1973	KCA	OF	13	11	31	2	0	1
1974	KCA	OF	138	125	273	7	5	4
1975	KCA	OF	102	84	175	9	9	1
1976	KCA	2B	1	0	1	2	0	1
1976	KCA	OF	93	66	189	6	5	0
1977	ML4	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1977	ML4	OF	125	111	246	6	5	1
1978	ML4	OF	35	25	52	2	1	0
1979	ML4	OF	55	44	126	0	4	0
1980	SFN	3B	1	1	0	1	1	0
1980	SFN	OF	49	32	89	2	1	0
1981	SFN	OF	10	6	3	1	0	0
1982	SFN	OF	72	55	122	4	1	0
1983	MON	OF	61	28	80	2	1	0
1984	MON	3B	2	0	0	1	0	1
1984	MON	OF	59	46	85	3	1	1
1985	MON	OF	43	32	58	1	0	0
1986	MON	3B	6	5	1	5	0	0
1986	MON	OF	22	11	21	1	0	0