Jim Obradovich
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978)
Jim Obradovich was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1978 for the Houston Astros. In 10 career games, he hit .176 with 3 hits and 2 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- Died
- 3/3/2012 in Lancaster, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-12
- Last Game
- 1978-09-29
Full name: James Thomas Obradovich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .176 | .222 | .294 | .516 | 0 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OPS .516 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 10 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-29 | HOU | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-27 | HOU | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-24 | HOU | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-23 | HOU | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-20 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-19 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-16 | HOU | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-15 | HOU | SDP | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-13 | HOU | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-12 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Obradovich
- Was Jim Obradovich a pitcher?
- No. Jim Obradovich was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Obradovich hit?
- Jim Obradovich hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Jim Obradovich's career batting average?
- Jim Obradovich batted .176 over his career, with 3 hits in 17 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Obradovich have?
- Jim Obradovich drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Obradovich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Obradovich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jim Obradovich play for?
- Jim Obradovich played for the Houston Astros.