Jim Paciorek
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987)
Jim Paciorek was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1987 for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 48 career games, he hit .228 with 23 hits, 2 home runs, and 10 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
- 6'3" / 203 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-04-09
- Last Game
- 1987-09-23
Full name: James Joseph Paciorek
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 | .228 | .302 | .337 | .638 | -254 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career SLG .337 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 48 | 101 | 16 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 20 | .228 | .262 (-13%) | .331 (-9%) | .415 (-19%) | .746 (-14%) | -254.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 48 | 101 | 16 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 20 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -254 | ||
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 (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 31 | 69 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 8 | .217 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-09-23 | MIL | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-22 | MIL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-22 | MIL | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-20 | MIL | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-15 | MIL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-12 | MIL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-04 | MIL | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-07-12 | MIL | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-11 | MIL | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-07 | MIL | SEA | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Jim Paciorek: the record in brief
April 9, 1987 and September 23, 1987 bracket Jim Paciorek's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Milwaukee Brewers. At 203 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Paciorek is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Paciorek threw and hit right-handed. Paciorek was born on June 7, 1960, in Detroit, MI, USA. Paciorek's full given name, per the bio, is James Joseph Paciorek.
Paciorek's career batting table shows 48 games, 101 at bats and 23 hits, a .228 average, plus 2 homers and 10 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .302 clip and slugging .337, Paciorek finished with a .638 OPS. The league as a whole hit .263 across Paciorek's seasons, which puts the .228 career mark 13.4% below average. In OPS terms, Paciorek's .638 stands 14.5% below the league's .747. The season table holds a single row: 1987 with the Milwaukee Brewers, 48 games, 101 at bats and 23 hits. That year the league hit .262, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Paciorek
- Was Jim Paciorek a pitcher?
- No. Jim Paciorek was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Paciorek hit?
- Jim Paciorek hit 2 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did Jim Paciorek play for?
- Jim Paciorek played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1987).
- What were Jim Paciorek's career stats?
- In 48 games, Jim Paciorek had 23 hits, 2 home runs, 10 RBI, 16 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .228 batting average.
- What position did Jim Paciorek play?
- Jim Paciorek played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Paciorek and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Paciorek was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 203 pounds.
- What was Jim Paciorek's career batting average?
- Jim Paciorek batted .228 over his career, with 23 hits in 101 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Paciorek have?
- Jim Paciorek drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Paciorek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Paciorek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.