Jim Lindeman, baseball player, 1986-1994

Jim Lindeman

Born: 1/10/1962 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1994-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James William Lindeman

Biography

Jim Lindeman, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1986 to 1994. Primarily a position player, Lindeman made his mark in Major League Baseball over the course of 351 games. He was known for his versatility and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Throughout his career, he recorded 165 hits and accumulated 21 home runs, driving in 89 runs and finishing with a batting average of .244. Lindeman's playing style was characterized by his solid contact hitting and occasional power, which was particularly valuable during a time when offenses were becoming more dynamic. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, notching 4 stolen bases. While he may not have been a household name, Lindeman's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of players in the late 1980s and early 1990s, an era marked by a shift towards more athletic and versatile players in the league. He retired on August 11, 1994, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable role player in the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
351 676 82 165 34 1 21 89 4 42 173 0.244 0.289 0.391 0.680 -465.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 28 4 9 1 0 1 5 0 6 0.321

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 NLCS SLN 5 13 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 3 0.308
1987 WS SLN 6 15 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 97 33 413 34 4 38
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 140 108 190 6 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 97
Third Base 1
Left Field 48
Center Field 6
Right Field 90
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 PHI NL $260,000
1988 SLN NL $75,000
1987 SLN NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $397,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bradley University Peoria IL 1981, 1982, 1983