Jim Presley
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1991)
Jim Presley was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1991 for the Seattle Mariners, the Atlanta Braves, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 8 seasons. In 959 career games, he hit .247 with 875 hits, 135 home runs, and 495 RBI. Jim Presley was an All-Star.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-06-24
- Last Game
- 1991-06-07
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: James Arthur Presley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 959 | 3,546 | 413 | 875 | 181 | 14 | 135 | 495 | 9 | 210 | 859 | .247 | .290 | .420 | .710 | -961 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .420 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.
Career OPS .710 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near 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 | SEA | AL | 70 | 251 | 27 | 57 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 36 | 1 | 6 | 63 | .227 | .259 (-13%) | .322 (-23%) | .384 (+5%) | .707 (-8%) | -418.5 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 155 | 570 | 71 | 157 | 33 | 1 | 28 | 84 | 2 | 44 | 100 | .275 | .257 (+7%) | .323 (avg) | .390 (+24%) | .714 (+13%) | 1288.5 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 155 | 616 | 83 | 163 | 33 | 4 | 27 | 107 | 0 | 32 | 172 | .265 | .257 (+3%) | .325 (-7%) | .395 (+17%) | .720 (+6%) | 498.1 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 152 | 575 | 78 | 142 | 23 | 6 | 24 | 88 | 2 | 38 | 157 | .247 | .262 (-6%) | .331 (-11%) | .415 (+4%) | .746 (-2%) | -358.3 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 150 | 544 | 50 | 125 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 62 | 3 | 36 | 114 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .317 (-12%) | .377 (-6%) | .695 (-9%) | -805.4 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 117 | 390 | 42 | 92 | 20 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 21 | 107 | .236 | .254 (-7%) | .319 (-14%) | .375 (+3%) | .694 (-5%) | -404.1 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 140 | 541 | 59 | 131 | 34 | 1 | 19 | 72 | 1 | 29 | 130 | .242 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (-13%) | .385 (+7%) | .710 (-2%) | -336.7 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 20 | 59 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .136 | .255 (-47%) | .323 (-38%) | .384 (-52%) | .708 (-45%) | -424.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 959 | 3,546 | 413 | 875 | 181 | 14 | 135 | 495 | 9 | 210 | 859 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -961 | ||
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 (959 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 497 | 1838 | 218 | 478 | 68 | 252 | .260 |
| Away | 462 | 1708 | 195 | 397 | 67 | 243 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-07 | SDP | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-31 | SDP | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-29 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-05-26 | SDP | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-11 | SDP | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-10 | SDP | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-09 | SDP | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-08 | SDP | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-05-07 | SDP | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-05 | SDP | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 47 | 25 | 245 | 26 | 2 | 26 |
| 3B | 911 | 900 | 633 | 1709 | 127 | 152 |
| SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SEA | 3B | 69 | 69 | 48 | 113 | 7 | 12 |
| 1985 | SEA | 3B | 154 | 154 | 82 | 335 | 17 | 24 |
| 1986 | SEA | 3B | 155 | 154 | 110 | 308 | 15 | 31 |
| 1987 | SEA | 3B | 148 | 146 | 113 | 311 | 21 | 28 |
| 1987 | SEA | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SEA | 3B | 146 | 145 | 112 | 234 | 22 | 25 |
| 1989 | SEA | 1B | 30 | 18 | 168 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 1989 | SEA | 3B | 90 | 86 | 54 | 154 | 17 | 13 |
| 1990 | ATL | 1B | 17 | 7 | 77 | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990 | ATL | 3B | 133 | 130 | 101 | 231 | 25 | 19 |
| 1991 | SDN | 3B | 16 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 47 |
| Third Base | 911 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
Jim Presley's recorded salaries total $2,534,100 over 6 seasons, 1985 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Presley's career ran from 1984 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | $640,000 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | $595,000 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | $535,000 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | $192,500 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $71,600 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,534,100 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jim Presley (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jim Presley: the record in brief
June 24, 1984 and June 7, 1991 bracket Jim Presley's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (1984 to 1989), the Atlanta Braves (1990), and the San Diego Padres (1991). Presley played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 23, 1961, in Pensacola, FL, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. The given name on file is James Arthur Presley.
In 959 games and 3,546 at bats, Presley batted .247 with 875 hits; the totals also include 135 homers and 495 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .290 and .420 give Presley a career OPS of .710. Against a .257 league average for those years, Presley's .247 average was near the norm. The home run peak was 28 in 1985 with the Seattle Mariners. Presley collected a career-high 163 hits in 1986. The RBI column peaks at 107 in 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Presley
- What years did Jim Presley play?
- Jim Presley played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1991.
- Was Jim Presley a pitcher?
- No. Jim Presley was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Presley hit?
- Jim Presley hit 135 career home runs with 875 hits.
- What teams did Jim Presley play for?
- Jim Presley played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1984–1989), the Atlanta Braves (1990), and the San Diego Padres (1991).
- Did Jim Presley win an MVP award?
- No. Jim Presley did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Jim Presley win?
- Jim Presley was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Jim Presley's career stats?
- In 959 games, Jim Presley had 875 hits, 135 home runs, 495 RBI, 413 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Jim Presley earn in his career?
- Jim Presley's recorded salaries total $2,534,100 over 6 seasons, 1985 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Presley's career ran from 1984 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987.
- What was Jim Presley's salary?
- Jim Presley's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 1991. His highest recorded salary was $640,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $71,600, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1991.
- What position did Jim Presley play?
- Jim Presley played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Presley and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Presley was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Presley hit each season?
- Jim Presley's home runs by season: 10 in 1984, 28 in 1985, 27 in 1986, 24 in 1987, 14 in 1988, 12 in 1989, 19 in 1990, and 1 in 1991. His most in one season was 28, in 1985.
- What was Jim Presley's career batting average?
- Jim Presley batted .247 over his career, with 875 hits in 3,546 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Presley have?
- Jim Presley drove in 495 runs in his career.