Jim Vatcher
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1992)
Jim Vatcher was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Atlanta Braves, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 87 career games, he hit .248 with 27 hits, 1 home runs, and 11 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-05-30
- Last Game
- 1992-10-04
Full name: James Ernest Vatcher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 109 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 27 | .248 | .322 | .321 | .643 | -35 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 36 | 46 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -35.5 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 21 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -35.5 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 17 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 13 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 87 | 109 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 27 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -71 | ||
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 (87 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 62 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 6 | .258 |
| Away | 37 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-04 | SDP | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-01 | SDP | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-30 | SDP | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-29 | SDP | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-27 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-25 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-24 | SDP | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | SDP | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-09-21 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 37 |
Salary History
Jim Vatcher's recorded salaries total $215,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Vatcher's career ran from 1990 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $115,000 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $215,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Northridge | Los Angeles | CA | 1986, 1987 |
Jim Vatcher: the record in brief
Jim Vatcher played a first major league game on May 30, 1990 and a last one on October 4, 1992. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1990), the Atlanta Braves (1990), and the San Diego Padres (1991 to 1992). Vatcher played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on May 27, 1965, in Santa Monica, CA, USA, Vatcher was listed at 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. The bio lists the given name James Ernest.
Across 87 games at the plate, Vatcher's career line reads 27 hits in 109 at bats for a .248 average, adding 1 home run and 11 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .322 and .321 give Vatcher a career OPS of .643. The .248 career average is close to the .256 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .643 to a league .706, 8.9% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 12, in 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Vatcher
- What years did Jim Vatcher play?
- Jim Vatcher played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992.
- Was Jim Vatcher a pitcher?
- No. Jim Vatcher was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Vatcher hit?
- Jim Vatcher hit 1 career home run with 27 hits.
- What teams did Jim Vatcher play for?
- Jim Vatcher played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1990), the Atlanta Braves (1990), and the San Diego Padres (1991–1992).
- What were Jim Vatcher's career stats?
- In 87 games, Jim Vatcher had 27 hits, 1 home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- How much did Jim Vatcher earn in his career?
- Jim Vatcher's recorded salaries total $215,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Vatcher's career ran from 1990 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1992.
- What was Jim Vatcher's salary?
- Jim Vatcher's last recorded salary was $115,000, in 1991. His highest recorded salary was $115,000, in 1991, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1991.
- What position did Jim Vatcher play?
- Jim Vatcher played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Vatcher and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Vatcher was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Vatcher hit each season?
- Jim Vatcher's home runs by season: 1 in 1990, 0 in 1991, and 0 in 1992. His most in one season was 1, in 1990.
- What was Jim Vatcher's career batting average?
- Jim Vatcher batted .248 over his career, with 27 hits in 109 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Vatcher have?
- Jim Vatcher drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Vatcher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Vatcher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.