Jim Walewander
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1993)
Jim Walewander was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993 for the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees, and the California Angels, a span of 7 seasons. In 162 career games, he hit .215 with 52 hits, 1 home runs, and 14 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-05-31
- Last Game
- 1993-10-03
Full name: James Walewander
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 242 | 50 | 52 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 33 | .215 | .284 | .273 | .556 | -773 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 53 | 54 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | .241 | .262 (-8%) | .331 (-1%) | .415 (-6%) | .746 (-4%) | -32.5 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 88 | 175 | 23 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 26 | .211 | .254 (-17%) | .317 (-18%) | .377 (-36%) | .695 (-28%) | -740.5 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 162 | 242 | 50 | 52 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 33 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -773 | ||
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 (162 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 134 | 29 | 30 | 1 | 8 | .224 |
| Away | 81 | 108 | 21 | 22 | 0 | 6 | .204 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-03 | LAA | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-09-30 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-29 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-27 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-25 | LAA | KCR | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-20 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-19 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-18 | LAA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-15 | LAA | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-20 | LAA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 89 | 63 | 135 | 187 | 6 | 47 |
| 3B | 22 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 18 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 0 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | 2B | 24 | 9 | 16 | 38 | 0 | 10 |
| 1987 | DET | 3B | 17 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | DET | SS | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | DET | 2B | 61 | 52 | 114 | 144 | 6 | 36 |
| 1988 | DET | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | DET | SS | 8 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | SS | 6 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 89 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 18 |
| Designated Hitter | 22 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Jim Walewander: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Walewander's first major league game on May 31, 1987; the last one listed came on October 3, 1993. Walewander played for the Detroit Tigers (1987 through 1988), the New York Yankees (1990), and the California Angels (1993). Walewander is listed as a second baseman at 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds. Walewander switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 2, 1962, in Chicago, IL, USA. Walewander's full given name, per the bio, is James Walewander.
The batting record for Walewander: 162 games, 52 hits in 242 at bats, and a .215 average, along with 1 home run and 14 RBI. Reaching base at a .284 clip and slugging .273, Walewander finished with a .556 OPS. Over the seasons Walewander played, league hitters batted .260; the .215 career figure is 17.4% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 37, in 1988. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .211 in 1988, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Walewander
- What years did Jim Walewander play?
- Jim Walewander played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993.
- Was Jim Walewander a pitcher?
- No. Jim Walewander was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Walewander hit?
- Jim Walewander hit 1 career home run with 52 hits.
- What teams did Jim Walewander play for?
- Jim Walewander played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1987–1988), the New York Yankees (1990), and the California Angels (1993).
- What were Jim Walewander's career stats?
- In 162 games, Jim Walewander had 52 hits, 1 home runs, 14 RBI, 50 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Jim Walewander play?
- Jim Walewander played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Walewander and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Walewander was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Walewander hit each season?
- Jim Walewander's home runs by season: 1 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 0 in 1990, and 0 in 1993. His most in one season was 1, in 1987.
- What was Jim Walewander's career batting average?
- Jim Walewander batted .215 over his career, with 52 hits in 242 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Walewander have?
- Jim Walewander drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Walewander in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Walewander has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.