About Jim Tatum Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Jim Tatum:
Jim Tatum (full name: James Ray Tatum; no nicknames) played pinch hitter, first baseman and third baseman from 1992 until 1998 for the Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and New York Mets. He played for the Brewers in 1992, Rockies from 1993 - 1995, Red Sox in 1996, Padres in 1996 and Mets in 1998. Over 5 seasons, he played 173 games, hit 3 home runs, drove in 16 runs, and stole 0 bases. Born on October 9, 1967 in San Diego, CA, Tatum stands 6' 2" and weighs 200 lb. He attended Santana (Santee, CA) high school and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round of the 1985 amateur draft. His debut was on September 18, 1992 and he played his final game on June 11, 1998. Over his career, Tatum made $472,000. Common misspellings of his name include James james Jim jimmie jimmy Ray Tatum.