gold star for USAHOF

13. Jim Gantner

13. Jim Gantner
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: January 5, 1953 in Fond du Lac, WI USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 03, 1976
  • Final Game: October 03, 1992
ABRHHRRBISBAVG
1237814523392941136274 0.274
 
One of the most tenured players in Milwaukee Brewer history, Second Baseman, Jim Gantner played 1,801 Games, all of which with Milwaukee.  Affectionately referred to as Gumby for his unique fielding style, Gantner wasn’t much of a power hitter, but did collect 1,696 Hits with a career .274 Batting Average.  Gantner would also have an above average glove routinely putting up good defensive statistics.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Second Base
  • Acquired: Selected in the 12th Round of the Amateur Draft 6/5/74.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1992 Season.
  • Games Played: 1801
  • Notable Statistics: 726 Runs Scored
    1,696 Hits
    262 Doubles
    38 Triples
    47 Home Runs
    568 Runs Batted In
    137 Stolen Bases
    .274/.319/.351 Slash Line
    22.3 bWAR

    16 Playoff Games
    7 Runs Scored
    13 Hits
    5 Doubles
    1 Triple
    0 Home Runs
    6 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .241/.268/.370 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Most Times Hit by Pitch (1989)
    Most Putouts by a Second Baseman (1984 & 1988)
    Most Assists by a Second Baseman (1983)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Second Baseman (1981 & 1983)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Second Baseman (1985)

Comments powered by CComment