Jim Maler
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1983)
Jim Maler was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 3 seasons. In 102 career games, he hit .226 with 70 hits, 5 home runs, and 31 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-03
- Last Game
- 1983-07-24
Full name: James Michael Maler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 310 | 24 | 70 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 19 | 47 | .226 | .283 | .326 | .609 | -786 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 12 | 23 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .348 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 64 | 221 | 18 | 50 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 12 | 35 | .226 | .261 (-13%) | .324 (-15%) | .388 (-12%) | .712 (-13%) | -494.1 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 26 | 66 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .182 | .260 (-30%) | .324 (-20%) | .389 (-38%) | .714 (-30%) | -292.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 102 | 310 | 24 | 70 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 19 | 47 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -786 | ||
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 (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 154 | 13 | 36 | 2 | 11 | .234 |
| Away | 51 | 156 | 11 | 34 | 3 | 20 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-24 | SEA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-07-21 | SEA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-07-20 | SEA | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-07-19 | SEA | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-18 | SEA | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-17 | SEA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-16 | SEA | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-07-11 | SEA | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-07-09 | SEA | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-07-01 | SEA | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 81 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus | Miami | FL | 1978 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1977 |
Jim Maler: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Maler's first major league game on September 3, 1981; the last one listed came on July 24, 1983. All of the seasons listed were played for the Seattle Mariners. At 230 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame, Maler is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Maler both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 16, 1958, in New York, NY, USA. On the record, Jim Maler was born James Michael Maler.
In 102 games and 310 at bats, Maler batted .226 with 70 hits, along with 5 homers and 31 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .283 and .326 give Maler a career OPS of .609. Measured against the leagues Maler played in, the .226 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 13.1% below the league. The OPS comparison is .609 to a league .707, 14.0% below average. Maler collected a career-high 50 hits in 1982. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .226 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Maler
- What years did Jim Maler play?
- Jim Maler played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983.
- Was Jim Maler a pitcher?
- No. Jim Maler was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Maler hit?
- Jim Maler hit 5 career home runs with 70 hits.
- What was Jim Maler's career batting average?
- Jim Maler batted .226 over his career, with 70 hits in 310 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Maler have?
- Jim Maler drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Maler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Maler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.