Jim Wilhelm
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1979)
Jim Wilhelm was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 49 career games, he hit .262 with 32 hits and 12 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
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-04
- Last Game
- 1979-09-30
Full name: James Webster Wilhelm
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 122 | 10 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 14 | .262 | .276 | .361 | .636 | -344 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career SLG .361 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | NL | 10 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .368 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 39 | 103 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12 | .243 | .265 (-9%) | .329 (-23%) | .397 (-15%) | .727 (-18%) | -344.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 49 | 122 | 10 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 14 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -344 | ||
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 (49 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 71 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 5 | .211 |
| Away | 21 | 51 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 7 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-30 | SDP | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-29 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-21 | SDP | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-15 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-07 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-05 | SDP | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-03 | SDP | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979-09-02 | SDP | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-01 | SDP | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-08-31 | SDP | STL | L | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Jim Wilhelm: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Wilhelm debuted on September 4, 1978 and played a final game on September 30, 1979. All of the seasons listed were played for the San Diego Padres. At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Wilhelm is listed as an outfielder. Wilhelm threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 20, 1952, in San Rafael, CA, USA. On the record, Jim Wilhelm was born James Webster Wilhelm.
In 49 games and 122 at bats, Wilhelm batted .262 with 32 hits, plus 12 RBI. Wilhelm's career OPS of .636 combines a .276 on-base mark with .361 slugging. The .262 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 11.0% below league average (.636 against .715). No season topped the 25 hits of 1979. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .243 in 1979, did not top the league's .265.
Most of Wilhelm's defensive work, 32 games, came at center field; the rest of the position table shows left field (7) and right field (1). In the outfield, Wilhelm's fielding totals are 70 putouts, 4 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Wilhelm
- What years did Jim Wilhelm play?
- Jim Wilhelm played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979.
- Was Jim Wilhelm a pitcher?
- No. Jim Wilhelm was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Wilhelm hit?
- Jim Wilhelm hit 0 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What teams did Jim Wilhelm play for?
- Jim Wilhelm played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1978–1979).
- What were Jim Wilhelm's career stats?
- In 49 games, Jim Wilhelm had 32 hits, 12 RBI, 10 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- What position did Jim Wilhelm play?
- Jim Wilhelm played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Wilhelm and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Wilhelm was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jim Wilhelm's career batting average?
- Jim Wilhelm batted .262 over his career, with 32 hits in 122 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Wilhelm have?
- Jim Wilhelm drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Wilhelm in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Wilhelm has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.