Jim Eppard
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1990)
Jim Eppard was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990 for the California Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. In 82 career games, he hit .281 with 39 hits and 16 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
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-08
- Last Game
- 1990-10-01
Full name: James Gerhard Eppard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 139 | 9 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 21 | .281 | .351 | .317 | .667 | -19 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 56 | 113 | 7 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 15 | .283 | .254 (+11%) | .317 (+9%) | .377 (-13%) | .695 (-3%) | -19.1 |
| 1989 | CAL | AL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 82 | 139 | 9 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 21 | .281 | — | — | — | — | -19 | ||
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 (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 74 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 9 | .297 |
| Away | 36 | 65 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 7 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-01 | TOR | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-29 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-28 | TOR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-22 | TOR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-19 | TOR | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-15 | TOR | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-30 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-26 | LAA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | LAA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-21 | LAA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CAL | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $62,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus College | Glendora | CA | 1980 |
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1981, 1982 |
Jim Eppard: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Eppard's first major league game on September 8, 1987; the last one listed came on October 1, 1990. The season rows list, in order, the California Angels (1987 to 1989) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1990). Listed as an outfielder, Eppard threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 180 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads April 27, 1960, in South Bend, IN, USA. Jim Eppard was the playing name; the full given name is James Gerhard.
Eppard's career batting table shows 82 games, 139 at bats and 39 hits, a .281 average, plus 16 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .351 and .317 give Eppard a career OPS of .667. Over the seasons Eppard played, league hitters batted .257; the .281 career figure is 9.0% above that. In OPS terms, Eppard's .667 stands 6.3% below the league's .712. The highest hit total in a season was 32, in 1988. 1988 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .283 against a league .254, an 11% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Eppard
- What years did Jim Eppard play?
- Jim Eppard played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990.
- Was Jim Eppard a pitcher?
- No. Jim Eppard was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Eppard hit?
- Jim Eppard hit 0 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What was Jim Eppard's career batting average?
- Jim Eppard batted .281 over his career, with 39 hits in 139 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Eppard have?
- Jim Eppard drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Eppard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Eppard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.