Jim Paciorek
Born: 6/7/1960 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-04-09 | Final Game: 1987-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 203 lbs
Full name: James Joseph Paciorek
Biography
Jim Paciorek, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1987. Paciorek made his mark in the league with a total of 48 games played, where he recorded 23 hits, including 2 home runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .228 and accumulated 10 RBIs along with 1 stolen base. His playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, although he faced challenges in achieving consistent offensive production.
Paciorek's time in the majors was relatively short, spanning from April 9, 1987, to September 23, 1987, during an era that was increasingly defined by power hitting and offensive production in baseball. Despite his limited tenure, he contributed to the teams he played for and left a mark as part of the ever-evolving landscape of the game. After his playing days, Paciorek remained involved in baseball and is remembered by fans for his tenacity and commitment to the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 101 | 16 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 0.228 | 0.302 | 0.337 | 0.638 | -276.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 48 | 101 | 16 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 0.228 | -276.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 21 | 9 | 93 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 3B | 15 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 4 |
| OF | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ML4 | 1B | 21 | 9 | 93 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 1987 | ML4 | 3B | 15 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 4 |
| 1987 | ML4 | OF | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |