Jim Tatum (baseball)

Jimmy Tatum (born in San Diego, California) is a former Major League Baseball was the 13,846th player in MLB history. First Baseman, Third Baseman, Catcher and Outfielder. Played for Major League Mangers Phil Garner, Don Baylor, Kevin Kennedy, Katsunori Nomura, Bruce Bochy, Bobby Valentine and Tim Johnson.

He was drafted by the San Diego Padres 76 pick overall in 1985 Major League Baseball draft

Tatum was the American Association MVP and batting title winner in 1992, batting .329 with 19 home runs and 101 RBI. Lost American Association tripe crown to Steve Balboni formerly of the Royals and Yankees, who hit more home runs. Was a 4 time All Star. Had his number retired in Colorado in 2004.

Tatum made his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers on September 18, 1992, witnessed Robyn Younts 3,000 hit off Jose Mesa of the Cleveland Indians. appeared in his final game with the New York Mets do to a knee injury on June 11, 1998

Tatum was a member of the inaugural Colorado Rockies team in 1993.

He hit the first grand slam in Colorado Rockies history on May 4, 1993 Wrigley Field Chicago off former brewer teammate Dan Plesac. Current MLB Network analyst. The late Harry Carey made the call.

He also played in Japan for the Yakult Swallows JBL (1997) LG Twins KBO (2000)

Played 7 season in winter ball. Mexico, Venezuela and Puerto Rico (1990, 92, 94, 96, 99, 2000)

Japan World Series Champion 1997 Hit game-winning home run in the top of the 8th against the Seibu Lions, Swallows won 1-0. Eventually the Swallows went on to win the Japan World Series. Tatum was honored with a gold coin and championship ring.

1st career pinch hit in Colorado Rockies franchise history April 8, 1993 off Brett Saberhagen New York Mets Shea Stadium.

Tatum is the only player in Baseball History to play the last minor league baseball game and first Major League Baseball game in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado.

Led MLB in pinch hits with 17 in 1993 for the Colorado Rockies.

In 1481 Minor League Games Tatum had, Hits 1421 2B 293 HR 172 RBI's 882.

Avid Golfer has won several individual and team championships around the USA.

Currently lives in Kona, Hawaii

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• Retrosheet
• Mexican League statistics
• Pura Pelota Venezuelan Professional Baseball League statistics
• Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization