Jim Olander

Born: 2/21/1963 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-20 | Final Game: 1991-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Bentley Olander

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Biography

Jim Olander, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1991 season. Olander's career spanned from September 20, 1991, to October 5, 1991, during which he participated in 12 games as a position player. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Olander's journey to the major leagues is a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Olander faced significant challenges, finishing with a batting average of .0, without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in. While his statistical impact was minimal, Olander's experience is emblematic of the many players who strive for success in MLB yet find themselves limited by circumstances. His time in baseball, albeit fleeting, contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport, highlighting the competitive nature of professional baseball during the early 1990s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	9	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.000	0.182	0.000	0.182	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1991	ATL	AL	12	9	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	9	2	9	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	ML4	OF	9	2	9	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	6
Right Field	1
Designated Hitter	3