Jim Adduci
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1989)
Jim Adduci was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1989 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 70 career games, he hit .236 with 34 hits, 1 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-12
- Last Game
- 1989-07-26
Full name: James David Adduci
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 144 | 11 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 27 | .236 | .242 | .326 | .568 | -180 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OPS .568 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | SLN | NL | 10 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .050 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | 44 | 94 | 8 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .266 | .254 (+5%) | .317 (-19%) | .377 (+1%) | .695 (-8%) | -180.1 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 13 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .368 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 70 | 144 | 11 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 27 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -180 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 67 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 8 | .269 |
| Away | 37 | 77 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 7 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-26 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-07-25 | PHI | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-24 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-07-23 | PHI | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-22 | PHI | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-21 | PHI | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-18 | PHI | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-07-17 | PHI | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-15 | PHI | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-13 | PHI | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 16 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
Jim Adduci's recorded salaries total $70,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Adduci's career ran from 1983 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986, 1988, and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | $70,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $70,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Jim Adduci: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Adduci's first major league game on September 12, 1983; the last one listed came on July 26, 1989. Adduci played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1983), the Milwaukee Brewers (1986 to 1988), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1989). Born on August 9, 1959, in Chicago, IL, USA, Adduci is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Adduci's listed size is 200 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. The given name on file is James David Adduci.
Adduci collected 34 hits in 144 at bats across 70 games, good for a .236 batting average, along with 1 home run and 15 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .242 and .326 give Adduci a career OPS of .568. Over the seasons Adduci played, league hitters batted .257; the .236 career figure is 8.0% below that. No season topped the 25 hits of 1988. The Lg AVG column puts Adduci's 1988 at .266 against .254, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 5%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Adduci
- What years did Jim Adduci play?
- Jim Adduci played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1989.
- Was Jim Adduci a pitcher?
- No. Jim Adduci was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Adduci hit?
- Jim Adduci hit 1 career home run with 34 hits.
- What teams did Jim Adduci play for?
- Jim Adduci played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1983), the Milwaukee Brewers (1986, 1988), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1989).
- What were Jim Adduci's career stats?
- In 70 games, Jim Adduci had 34 hits, 1 home runs, 15 RBI, and 11 runs, with a .236 batting average.
- How much did Jim Adduci earn in his career?
- Jim Adduci's recorded salaries total $70,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Adduci's career ran from 1983 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986, 1988, and 1989.
- What was Jim Adduci's salary?
- Jim Adduci's recorded salary was $70,000 in 1987.
- What position did Jim Adduci play?
- Jim Adduci played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Adduci and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Adduci was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Adduci hit each season?
- Jim Adduci's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 0 in 1986, 1 in 1988, and 0 in 1989. His most in one season was 1, in 1988.
- What was Jim Adduci's career batting average?
- Jim Adduci batted .236 over his career, with 34 hits in 144 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Adduci have?
- Jim Adduci drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Adduci in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Adduci has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.