Jim Deshaies
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1995)
Jim Deshaies was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1995 for 6 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 12 seasons. Across 257 career appearances, he went 84-95 with a 4.14 ERA and 951 strikeouts. He also batted .088 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 222 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-08-07
- Last Game
- 1995-07-30
Full name: James Joseph Deshaies
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11.57 | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 12 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 144.0 | 124 | 52 | 59 | 128 | 3.25 | 3.97 (+18%) | 978.5 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 11 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 152.0 | 149 | 78 | 57 | 104 | 4.62 | 4.29 (-8%) | -819.6 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 11 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 207.0 | 164 | 69 | 72 | 127 | 3.00 | 3.73 (+20%) | -708.0 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 15 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 225.2 | 180 | 73 | 79 | 153 | 2.91 | 3.71 (+22%) | 1983.3 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 7 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 209.1 | 186 | 88 | 84 | 119 | 3.78 | 3.86 (+2%) | -2264.4 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 5 | 12 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 161.0 | 156 | 89 | 72 | 98 | 4.98 | 3.91 (-27%) | -2501.6 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 4 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96.0 | 92 | 35 | 33 | 46 | 3.28 | 3.75 (+12%) | 111.7 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 11 | 13 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 167.1 | 159 | 82 | 51 | 80 | 4.41 | 4.19 (-5%) | -3045.5 |
| 1993 | SFN | NL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4.24 | 4.19 (-1%) | -414.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 6 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.1 | 170 | 107 | 54 | 78 | 7.39 | 4.51 (-64%) | -5551.5 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 84 | 95 | 257 | 253 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1,525.0 | 1,434 | 702 | 575 | 951 | 4.14 | — | -12,231 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 373 | 13 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 186 | .088 | .141 | .088 | .230 | -2,808 |
Career AVG .088 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.
Career OBP .141 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.
Career SLG .088 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 77.5% below league average.
Career OPS .230 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 68.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 26 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 31 | .047 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 26 | 53 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 29 | .094 | .262 (-64%) | .331 (-40%) | .415 (-77%) | .746 (-61%) | -516.2 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 31 | 63 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 38 | .048 | .254 (-81%) | .317 (-76%) | .377 (-87%) | .695 (-82%) | -792.1 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 35 | 75 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 | .120 | .254 (-53%) | .319 (-59%) | .375 (-68%) | .694 (-64%) | -730.9 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 34 | 63 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 33 | .063 | .257 (-75%) | .324 (-72%) | .385 (-84%) | .710 (-78%) | -768.3 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 28 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 15 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SFN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 258 | 373 | 13 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 186 | .088 | — | — | — | — | -2,808 | ||
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 (515 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 126 | 178 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 7 | .096 |
| Away | 132 | 195 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 5 | .082 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 125 | 773.2 | 682 | 314 | 273 | 477 | 3.65 |
| Away | 132 | 751.1 | 752 | 388 | 302 | 474 | 4.65 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-30 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-25 | PHI | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-10 | MIN | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-05 | MIN | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-31 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-26 | MIN | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-21 | MIN | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-16 | MIN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-09 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-04 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-30 | PHI | CHC | L | 1.1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995-07-25 | PHI | COL | — | 4.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994-08-10 | MIN | BOS | W | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-05 | MIN | NYY | L | 3.1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-07-31 | MIN | KCR | L | 1.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-26 | MIN | TEX | — | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994-07-21 | MIN | MIL | L | 5.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994-07-16 | MIN | MIL | W | 6.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994-07-09 | MIN | CLE | L | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-07-04 | MIN | CLE | L | 6.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYA | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | HOU | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | HOU | P | 26 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | HOU | P | 26 | 25 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | P | 31 | 31 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | HOU | P | 34 | 34 | 8 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| 1990 | HOU | P | 34 | 34 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | HOU | P | 28 | 28 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | SDN | P | 15 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | MIN | P | 27 | 27 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | P | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | MIN | P | 25 | 25 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 257 |
Salary History
Jim Deshaies's recorded salaries total $5,275,000 over 8 seasons, 1986 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Deshaies's career ran from 1984 to 1995. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1992, and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $575,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $700,000 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | $2,100,000 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $1,050,000 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | $470,000 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | $205,000 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | $110,000 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | $65,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $5,275,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeMoyne College | Syracuse | NY | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jim Deshaies (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jim Deshaies: the record in brief
Jim Deshaies's major league career runs from a debut on August 7, 1984 to a final game on July 30, 1995. The team column moves through the New York Yankees (1984), the Houston Astros (1985 through 1991), the San Diego Padres (1992), the Minnesota Twins (1993 through 1994), the San Francisco Giants (1993), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1995). At 6'4" and 222 pounds, Deshaies is listed as a pitcher. Deshaies batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Deshaies was born on June 23, 1960, in Massena, NY, USA. Jim Deshaies was the playing name; the full given name is James Joseph.
Deshaies went 84-95 with a 4.14 ERA in 257 games, 253 of them starts. The totals include 951 strikeouts, 15 complete games, and 6 shutouts. Deshaies's 4.14 ERA was close to the 4.00 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 15 wins of 1989. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.91 in 1989, when the league's was 3.71.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Deshaies
- What years did Jim Deshaies play?
- Jim Deshaies played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1995.
- Was Jim Deshaies a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Deshaies pitched in the major leagues, recording 84 wins and 951 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Deshaies hit?
- Jim Deshaies hit 0 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Jim Deshaies play for?
- Jim Deshaies played for 6 teams: the New York Yankees (1984), the Houston Astros (1985–1991), the San Diego Padres (1992), the Minnesota Twins (1993–1994), the San Francisco Giants (1993), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1995).
- What were Jim Deshaies's career stats?
- In 257 games, Jim Deshaies went 84-95 with a 4.14 ERA, 951 strikeouts, and 1,525.0 innings pitched. At the plate he had 33 hits and 0 home runs.
- How much did Jim Deshaies earn in his career?
- Jim Deshaies's recorded salaries total $5,275,000 over 8 seasons, 1986 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Deshaies's career ran from 1984 to 1995. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1992, and 1995.
- What was Jim Deshaies's salary?
- Jim Deshaies's last recorded salary was $575,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $2,100,000, in 1991, and his lowest was $65,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1994.
- What position did Jim Deshaies play?
- Jim Deshaies played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Deshaies and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Deshaies was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 222 pounds.
- What was Jim Deshaies's career ERA?
- Jim Deshaies finished with a 4.14 career ERA, going 84-95 with 951 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Deshaies have?
- Jim Deshaies recorded 951 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Deshaies in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Deshaies has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.