Jim Pankovits
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1990)
Jim Pankovits was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1990 for the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 318 career games, he hit .250 with 142 hits, 9 home runs, and 55 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-05-27
- Last Game
- 1990-09-19
Full name: James Franklin Pankovits
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 567 | 62 | 142 | 25 | 2 | 9 | 55 | 8 | 44 | 115 | .250 | .307 | .349 | .656 | -701 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career OPS .656 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 53 | 81 | 6 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 20 | .284 | .259 (+9%) | .322 (-8%) | .384 (+6%) | .707 (avg) | -36.6 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 75 | 172 | 24 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 29 | .244 | .257 (-5%) | .323 (-2%) | .390 (-15%) | .714 (-9%) | -210.0 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 70 | 113 | 12 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 25 | .283 | .257 (+10%) | .325 (+6%) | .395 (-4%) | .720 (+1%) | 33.7 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 50 | 61 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 13 | .230 | .262 (-13%) | .331 (-10%) | .415 (-25%) | .746 (-18%) | -172.8 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 68 | 140 | 13 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 28 | .221 | .254 (-13%) | .317 (-15%) | .377 (-13%) | .695 (-14%) | -315.1 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 318 | 567 | 62 | 142 | 25 | 2 | 9 | 55 | 8 | 44 | 115 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -701 | ||
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 (318 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 156 | 265 | 26 | 61 | 2 | 22 | .230 |
| Away | 162 | 302 | 36 | 81 | 7 | 33 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-19 | BOS | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-16 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-28 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-15 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-06 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-04 | HOU | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-03 | HOU | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-02 | HOU | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-29 | HOU | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-23 | HOU | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 104 | 52 | 127 | 190 | 13 | 45 |
| 3B | 16 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 47 | 35 | 74 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | HOU | 2B | 15 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 7 |
| 1984 | HOU | OF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | HOU | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | HOU | 2B | 21 | 8 | 24 | 35 | 0 | 7 |
| 1985 | HOU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | HOU | OF | 33 | 27 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | HOU | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | HOU | 2B | 26 | 15 | 38 | 57 | 3 | 10 |
| 1986 | HOU | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | HOU | OF | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | HOU | 2B | 9 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | HOU | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | HOU | OF | 6 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | 2B | 31 | 23 | 40 | 68 | 7 | 18 |
| 1988 | HOU | 3B | 11 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| 1990 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 104 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 28 |
| Right Field | 20 |
Salary History
Jim Pankovits's recorded salaries total $335,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pankovits's career ran from 1984 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1990.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | HOU | NL | $150,000 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | $100,000 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | $85,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $335,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Jim Pankovits: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 27, 1984 and the final game on September 19, 1990, Jim Pankovits built the record summarized on this page. Pankovits played for the Houston Astros (1984 to 1988) and the Boston Red Sox (1990). The bio lists Pankovits as a second baseman who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 170 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads August 6, 1955, in Pennington Gap, VA, USA. The given name on file is James Franklin Pankovits.
The batting record for Pankovits: 318 games, 142 hits in 567 at bats, and a .250 average, along with 9 homers and 55 RBI. Reaching base at a .307 clip and slugging .349, Pankovits finished with a .656 OPS. Against a .258 league average for those years, Pankovits's .250 average was near the norm. 1985 produced Pankovits's most hits, 42 of them for the Houston Astros. 1986 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .283 against a league .257, a 10% edge. The seasons in which Pankovits beat the league batting average were 1984 and 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Pankovits
- What years did Jim Pankovits play?
- Jim Pankovits played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1990.
- Was Jim Pankovits a pitcher?
- No. Jim Pankovits was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Pankovits hit?
- Jim Pankovits hit 9 career home runs with 142 hits.
- What teams did Jim Pankovits play for?
- Jim Pankovits played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (1984–1988) and the Boston Red Sox (1990).
- What were Jim Pankovits's career stats?
- In 318 games, Jim Pankovits had 142 hits, 9 home runs, 55 RBI, 62 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- How much did Jim Pankovits earn in his career?
- Jim Pankovits's recorded salaries total $335,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pankovits's career ran from 1984 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1990.
- What was Jim Pankovits's salary?
- Jim Pankovits's last recorded salary was $150,000, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $150,000, in 1988, and his lowest was $85,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1988.
- What position did Jim Pankovits play?
- Jim Pankovits played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Pankovits and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Pankovits was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Pankovits hit each season?
- Jim Pankovits's home runs by season: 1 in 1984, 4 in 1985, 1 in 1986, 1 in 1987, and 2 in 1988. His most in one season was 4, in 1985.
- What was Jim Pankovits's career batting average?
- Jim Pankovits batted .250 over his career, with 142 hits in 567 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Pankovits have?
- Jim Pankovits drove in 55 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Pankovits in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Pankovits has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.