Jim Wilson
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1989)
Jim Wilson was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .227 with 5 hits and 4 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-09-13
- Last Game
- 1989-09-29
Full name: James George Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .227 | .261 | .227 | .488 | 0 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career SLG .227 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.
Career OPS .488 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 30.7% 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 | CLE | AL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .263 |
| Away | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-29 | SEA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-28 | SEA | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-23 | SEA | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-22 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-21 | SEA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-14 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-14 | CLE | MIN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-13 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-09-13 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | OR | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Jim Wilson: the record in brief
Jim Wilson played a first major league game on September 13, 1985 and a last one on September 29, 1989. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (1985) and the Seattle Mariners (1989). Wilson is listed as a designated hitter at 6'3" and 230 pounds. Wilson threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Wilson was born on December 29, 1960, in Corvallis, OR, USA. On the record, Jim Wilson was born James George Wilson.
In 9 games and 22 at bats, Wilson batted .227 with 5 hits; the totals also include 4 RBI. The league as a whole hit .256 across Wilson's seasons, which puts the .227 career mark 11.1% below average. Wilson collected a career-high 5 hits in 1985.
Wilson's college years, 1980, 1981, and 1982, were spent at Oregon State University. In the last-games table, September 14, 1985 was Wilson's biggest day, 2 hits in 5 at bats.
By games played in the field, designated hitter leads with 7, followed by first base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Wilson
- What years did Jim Wilson play?
- Jim Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989.
- Was Jim Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Jim Wilson was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Jim Wilson hit?
- Jim Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Jim Wilson play for?
- Jim Wilson played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1985) and the Seattle Mariners (1989).
- What were Jim Wilson's career stats?
- In 9 games, Jim Wilson had 5 hits, 4 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Jim Wilson play?
- Jim Wilson played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Wilson was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 230 pounds.
- What was Jim Wilson's career batting average?
- Jim Wilson batted .227 over his career, with 5 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Wilson have?
- Jim Wilson drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.