Jim Gantner, baseball player, 1976-1992

Jim Gantner

Born: 1/5/1953 in Fond du Lac, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-03 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Elmer Gantner

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Biography

Jim Gantner, born in 1953, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during his career that spanned from 1976 to 1992. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Gantner played a total of 1,801 games, primarily with the Milwaukee Brewers. Over his 16-season career, he compiled 1,696 hits, showcasing his consistency at the plate with a career batting average of .274. Gantner displayed versatility and durability, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts with 568 RBIs and 47 home runs. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, amassing 137 stolen bases. Gantner played during an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting and the integration of advanced defensive metrics. His steady presence in the infield and clutch hitting made him a fan favorite, and he was recognized for his work ethic and leadership qualities. Gantner's contributions helped the Brewers reach new heights during the 1980s, including their memorable run to the World Series in 1982. Retiring in 1992, he left behind a legacy as a reliable player who exemplified the heart and hustle of a bygone era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1801 6189 726 1696 262 38 47 568 137 383 501 0.274 0.319 0.351 0.671 -6574.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1976 ATL AL 26 69 6 17 1 0 0 7 1 6 11 0.246 -140.0
1977 ATL AL 14 47 4 14 1 0 1 2 2 2 5 0.298 0.0
1978 ATL AL 43 97 14 21 1 0 1 8 2 5 10 0.216 -386.9
1979 ATL AL 70 208 29 59 10 3 2 22 3 16 17 0.284 -25.9
1980 ATL AL 132 415 47 117 21 3 4 40 11 30 29 0.282 -109.2
1981 ATL AL 107 352 35 94 14 1 2 33 3 29 29 0.267 -280.4
1982 ATL AL 132 447 48 132 17 2 4 43 6 26 36 0.295 -94.2
1983 ATL AL 161 603 85 170 23 8 11 74 5 38 46 0.282 211.9
1984 ATL AL 153 613 61 173 27 1 3 56 6 30 51 0.282 -931.2
1985 ATL AL 143 523 63 133 15 4 5 44 11 33 42 0.254 -1276.7
1986 ATL AL 139 497 58 136 25 1 7 38 13 26 50 0.274 -590.6
1987 ATL AL 81 265 37 72 14 0 4 30 6 19 22 0.272 -264.6
1988 ATL AL 155 539 67 149 28 2 0 47 20 34 50 0.276 -543.5
1989 ATL AL 116 409 51 112 18 3 0 34 20 21 33 0.274 -439.6
1990 ATL AL 88 323 36 85 8 5 0 25 18 29 19 0.263 -456.2
1991 ATL AL 140 526 63 149 27 4 2 47 4 27 34 0.283 -465.9
1992 ATL AL 101 256 22 63 12 1 1 18 6 12 17 0.246 -782.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1979 ATL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0.00 -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 54 7 13 5 1 0 6 2 4 0.241

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 ALCS ML4 5 16 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 1 0.188
1982 WS ML4 7 24 5 8 4 1 0 4 1 1 0.333
1981 AEDIV ML4 4 14 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 3 0 0 1
2B 1449 1379 3139 4347 115 1036
3B 360 278 212 573 36 64
P 1 0 0 1 0 0
SS 7 5 4 21 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 ML4 3B 24 23 17 37 1 3
1977 ML4 3B 14 12 8 29 4 3
1978 ML4 1B 1 0 1 0 0 1
1978 ML4 2B 21 16 41 55 2 10
1978 ML4 3B 15 8 2 25 2 2
1978 ML4 SS 1 1 2 2 1 0
1979 ML4 P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1979 ML4 2B 22 20 50 76 2 16
1979 ML4 3B 42 33 28 71 5 8
1979 ML4 SS 3 3 2 13 0 2
1980 ML4 2B 66 62 118 203 4 53
1980 ML4 3B 69 51 41 126 11 15
1980 ML4 SS 1 1 0 6 0 2
1981 ML4 2B 107 100 251 352 10 95
1982 ML4 2B 131 127 307 398 13 104
1983 ML4 2B 158 158 374 512 14 128
1984 ML4 2B 153 150 362 469 13 111
1985 ML4 2B 124 121 262 402 8 89
1985 ML4 3B 24 18 16 34 3 5
1985 ML4 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 ML4 2B 135 130 304 347 10 87
1986 ML4 3B 3 3 5 6 0 0
1986 ML4 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 ML4 2B 57 51 95 153 4 36
1987 ML4 3B 38 25 24 40 2 8
1988 ML4 2B 154 149 325 428 11 92
1988 ML4 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0
1989 ML4 2B 114 109 241 362 8 88
1990 ML4 2B 80 76 164 220 7 54
1990 ML4 3B 9 9 3 20 2 2
1991 ML4 2B 59 53 109 190 7 31
1991 ML4 3B 90 83 51 155 5 15
1992 ML4 1B 2 0 2 0 0 0
1992 ML4 2B 68 57 136 180 2 42
1992 ML4 3B 31 13 17 28 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 3
Second Base 1449
Third Base 360
Shortstop 7
Designated Hitter 9

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1983 Player of the Week Week of 1983-07-29
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-07-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 ML4 AL $1,150,000
1991 ML4 AL $1,000,000
1990 ML4 AL $700,000
1989 ML4 AL $900,000
1988 ML4 AL $937,500
1987 ML4 AL $375,000
1986 ML4 AL $887,500
1985 ML4 AL $687,500
Total Career Earnings $6,637,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh Oshkosh WI 1973, 1974