Jim Weaver
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1989)
Jim Weaver was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989 for the Detroit Tigers, the Seattle Mariners, and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .161 with 5 hits and 2 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-04-10
- Last Game
- 1989-09-30
Full name: James Francis Weaver
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | .161 | .235 | .290 | .526 | 0 |
Career AVG .161 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OPS .526 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | AL | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | 12 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 16 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .143 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-30 | SFG | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-29 | SFG | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-20 | SFG | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-19 | SFG | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-14 | SFG | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-13 | SFG | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-09 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-08 | SFG | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-07 | SFG | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-05 | SFG | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | 1979 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1980 |
Jim Weaver: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 10, 1985 and the final game on September 30, 1989, Jim Weaver built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1985), the Seattle Mariners (1987), and the San Francisco Giants (1989). Weaver played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 10, 1959, in Kingston, NY, USA and a listed size of 6'3" and 190 pounds. On the record, Jim Weaver was born James Francis Weaver.
In 31 games and 31 at bats, Weaver batted .161 with 5 hits, adding 2 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .235 and the slugging percentage .290, for an OPS of .526. Measured against the leagues Weaver played in, the .161 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 37.5% below the league. No season topped the 4 hits of 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Weaver
- What years did Jim Weaver play?
- Jim Weaver played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989.
- Was Jim Weaver a pitcher?
- No. Jim Weaver was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Weaver hit?
- Jim Weaver hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Jim Weaver play for?
- Jim Weaver played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1985), the Seattle Mariners (1987), and the San Francisco Giants (1989).
- What were Jim Weaver's career stats?
- In 31 games, Jim Weaver had 5 hits, 2 RBI, 6 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .161 batting average.
- What position did Jim Weaver play?
- Jim Weaver played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Weaver and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Weaver was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jim Weaver's career batting average?
- Jim Weaver batted .161 over his career, with 5 hits in 31 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Weaver have?
- Jim Weaver drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Weaver in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Weaver has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.