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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | STL | NL | 19 | 55 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0.255 | -159.0 |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 75 | 207 | 20 | 43 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 3 | 11 | 56 | 0.208 | -652.5 |
| 1988 | STL | NL | 17 | 43 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | STL | NL | 73 | 45 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 12 | 32 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 65 | 95 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0.337 | 281.9 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 29 | 39 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 9 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.348 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 52 | 137 | 18 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0.270 | 63.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SLN | 1B | 17 | 13 | 118 | 10 | 1 | 8 |
| 1986 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SLN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SLN | 1B | 20 | 12 | 118 | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 1987 | SLN | OF | 49 | 45 | 78 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | SLN | OF | 12 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | SLN | 1B | 42 | 0 | 88 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 1989 | SLN | OF | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | PHI | OF | 30 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | OF | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | HOU | 1B | 9 | 4 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | NYN | 1B | 4 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | NYN | OF | 33 | 31 | 54 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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 |