Jim Eisenreich
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1998)
Jim Eisenreich was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1998 for 5 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 17 seasons. In 1,422 career games, he hit .290 with 1,160 hits, 52 home runs, and 477 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,250.
- 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
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-04-06
- Last Game
- 1998-09-26
Full name: James Michael Eisenreich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,422 | 3,995 | 492 | 1,160 | 221 | 39 | 52 | 477 | 105 | 324 | 435 | .290 | .341 | .404 | .746 | 2,250 |
Career AVG .290 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.
Career OBP .341 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .404 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .746 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 34 | 99 | 10 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 13 | .303 | .261 (+16%) | .324 (+17%) | .388 (+9%) | .712 (+13%) | 244.1 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 12 | 32 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | KCA | AL | 44 | 105 | 10 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 13 | .238 | .262 (-9%) | .331 (-16%) | .415 (+12%) | .746 (avg) | -80.4 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | 82 | 202 | 26 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 31 | .218 | .254 (-14%) | .317 (-26%) | .377 (-25%) | .695 (-26%) | -858.2 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | 134 | 475 | 64 | 139 | 33 | 7 | 9 | 59 | 27 | 37 | 44 | .293 | .254 (+15%) | .319 (+7%) | .375 (+20%) | .694 (+14%) | 1097.3 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | 142 | 496 | 61 | 139 | 29 | 7 | 5 | 51 | 12 | 42 | 51 | .280 | .257 (+9%) | .324 (+3%) | .385 (+3%) | .710 (+3%) | 247.3 |
| 1991 | KCA | AL | 135 | 375 | 47 | 113 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 5 | 20 | 35 | .301 | .255 (+18%) | .323 (+3%) | .384 (+2%) | .708 (+2%) | 81.6 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | 113 | 353 | 31 | 95 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 11 | 24 | 36 | .269 | .255 (+5%) | .322 (-3%) | .377 (-10%) | .699 (-7%) | -383.4 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 153 | 362 | 51 | 115 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 54 | 5 | 26 | 36 | .318 | .265 (+20%) | .332 (+9%) | .403 (+10%) | .735 (+10%) | 720.9 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 104 | 290 | 42 | 87 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 6 | 33 | 31 | .300 | .269 (+11%) | .338 (+10%) | .424 (-1%) | .763 (+4%) | 272.1 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 129 | 377 | 46 | 119 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 55 | 10 | 38 | 44 | .316 | .266 (+18%) | .337 (+11%) | .417 (+11%) | .755 (+11%) | 870.1 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 113 | 338 | 45 | 122 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 11 | 31 | 32 | .361 | .269 (+34%) | .340 (+21%) | .426 (+12%) | .767 (+16%) | 1148.1 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | 120 | 293 | 36 | 82 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 30 | 28 | .280 | .266 (+5%) | .336 (+2%) | .419 (-11%) | .756 (-5%) | -236.8 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 30 | 64 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 14 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .335 (-12%) | .420 (-26%) | .755 (-20%) | -200.4 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | 75 | 127 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 22 | .197 | .266 (-26%) | .335 (-21%) | .420 (-42%) | .755 (-32%) | -200.4 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,422 | 3,995 | 492 | 1,160 | 221 | 39 | 52 | 477 | 105 | 324 | 435 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 2,722 | ||
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 (1422 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 724 | 1950 | 262 | 580 | 28 | 246 | .297 |
| Away | 698 | 2045 | 230 | 580 | 24 | 231 | .284 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-26 | LAD | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-25 | LAD | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-23 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-19 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-18 | LAD | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-16 | LAD | COL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-15 | LAD | COL | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-12 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-11 | LAD | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-10 | LAD | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 64 | 43 | 314 | 26 | 4 | 39 |
| OF | 1072 | 828 | 1935 | 31 | 24 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MIN | OF | 30 | 29 | 72 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | OF | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | MIN | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | KCA | OF | 64 | 33 | 109 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | KCA | OF | 123 | 110 | 273 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | KCA | OF | 138 | 124 | 261 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 | KCA | 1B | 15 | 14 | 100 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 1991 | KCA | OF | 105 | 68 | 143 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | KCA | OF | 88 | 75 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | OF | 137 | 78 | 218 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | PHI | OF | 93 | 71 | 179 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | PHI | OF | 111 | 90 | 205 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | PHI | OF | 91 | 80 | 167 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | FLO | 1B | 29 | 19 | 136 | 11 | 1 | 15 |
| 1997 | FLO | OF | 55 | 43 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | FLO | 1B | 10 | 8 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | FLO | OF | 8 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | LAN | 1B | 9 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | LAN | OF | 24 | 18 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 64 |
| Left Field | 363 |
| Center Field | 167 |
| Right Field | 624 |
| Designated Hitter | 72 |
Salary History
Jim Eisenreich's recorded salaries total $10,626,945 over 12 seasons, 1987 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Eisenreich's career ran from 1982 to 1998. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $1,369,445 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $1,225,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $675,000 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | $1,650,000 |
| 1991 | KCA | AL | $950,000 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $475,000 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | $120,000 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | $90,000 |
| 1987 | KCA | AL | $72,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $10,626,945 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St.Cloud State University | St. Cloud | MN | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
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Jim Eisenreich: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 6, 1982 and the final game on September 26, 1998, Jim Eisenreich built the record summarized on this page. Eisenreich played for the Minnesota Twins (1982 through 1984), the Kansas City Royals (1987 to 1992), the Philadelphia Phillies (1993 through 1996), the Florida Marlins (1997 to 1998), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998). Eisenreich played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Born on April 18, 1959, in St. Cloud, MN, USA, Eisenreich was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds. Jim Eisenreich was the playing name; the full given name is James Michael.
Eisenreich's career batting table shows 1,422 games, 3,995 at bats and 1,160 hits, a .290 average; the totals also include 52 homers, 477 runs batted in, and 105 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .341 and .404 give Eisenreich a career OPS of .746. Eisenreich's .290 average ran 10.9% above the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1995 was Eisenreich's biggest home run year, with 10.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Eisenreich
- What years did Jim Eisenreich play?
- Jim Eisenreich played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1998.
- Was Jim Eisenreich a pitcher?
- No. Jim Eisenreich was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Eisenreich hit?
- Jim Eisenreich hit 52 career home runs with 1,160 hits.
- What teams did Jim Eisenreich play for?
- Jim Eisenreich played for 5 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1982–1984), the Kansas City Royals (1987–1992), the Philadelphia Phillies (1993–1996), the Florida Marlins (1997–1998), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998).
- What were Jim Eisenreich's career stats?
- In 1,422 games, Jim Eisenreich had 1,160 hits, 52 home runs, 477 RBI, 492 runs, and 105 stolen bases, with a .290 batting average.
- How much did Jim Eisenreich earn in his career?
- Jim Eisenreich's recorded salaries total $10,626,945 over 12 seasons, 1987 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Eisenreich's career ran from 1982 to 1998. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Jim Eisenreich's salary?
- Jim Eisenreich's last recorded salary was $1,400,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $1,650,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $72,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1998.
- What position did Jim Eisenreich play?
- Jim Eisenreich played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Eisenreich and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Eisenreich was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Eisenreich hit each season?
- Jim Eisenreich's home runs by season: 2 in 1982, 0 in 1983, 0 in 1984, 4 in 1987, 1 in 1988, 9 in 1989, 5 in 1990, 2 in 1991, 2 in 1992, 7 in 1993, 4 in 1994, 10 in 1995, 3 in 1996, 2 in 1997, and 1 in 1998. His most in one season was 10, in 1995.
- What was Jim Eisenreich's career batting average?
- Jim Eisenreich batted .290 over his career, with 1,160 hits in 3,995 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Eisenreich have?
- Jim Eisenreich drove in 477 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Eisenreich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Eisenreich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.