Jack Fimple
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1987)
Jack Fimple was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the California Angels, a span of 5 seasons. In 92 career games, he hit .228 with 45 hits, 2 home runs, and 28 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-07-30
- Last Game
- 1987-10-04
Full name: John Joseph Fimple
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 197 | 21 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 19 | 53 | .228 | .292 | .315 | .607 | -199 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OPS .607 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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 | LAN | NL | 54 | 148 | 16 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 39 | .250 | .260 (-4%) | .324 (-8%) | .389 (-8%) | .714 (-8%) | -198.9 |
| 1984 | LAN | NL | 12 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | 13 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 92 | 197 | 21 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 19 | 53 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -199 | ||
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 (92 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 98 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 16 | .224 |
| Away | 43 | 99 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 12 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-04 | LAA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-29 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-18 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-09-13 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-08 | LAA | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-02 | LAA | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-08-28 | LAA | BAL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-18 | LAA | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-12 | LAA | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-07 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 86 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CAL | AL | $75,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $75,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt State University | Arcata | CA | 1980 |
Jack Fimple: the record in brief
Jack Fimple played a first major league game on July 30, 1983 and a last one on October 4, 1987. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983 through 1986) and the California Angels (1987). At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, Fimple is listed as a catcher. Fimple batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Fimple was born on February 10, 1959, in Darby, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name John Joseph.
Fimple finished with 45 hits from 197 at bats in 92 games, which works out to .228, along with 2 homers and 28 RBI. The on-base percentage is .292 and the slugging percentage .315, for an OPS of .607. Measured against the leagues Fimple played in, the .228 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 12.3% below the league. In OPS terms, Fimple's .607 stands 16.0% below the league's .722. 1983 produced Fimple's most hits, 37 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1983, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Fimple
- What years did Jack Fimple play?
- Jack Fimple played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987.
- Was Jack Fimple a pitcher?
- No. Jack Fimple was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jack Fimple hit?
- Jack Fimple hit 2 career home runs with 45 hits.
- What was Jack Fimple's career batting average?
- Jack Fimple batted .228 over his career, with 45 hits in 197 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Fimple have?
- Jack Fimple drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Fimple in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Fimple has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.