Jon Adkins, baseball player, 2003-2008

Jon Adkins

Born: 8/30/1977 in Huntington, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-14 | Final Game: 2008-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Scott Adkins

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Biography

Jon Adkins, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2008. Throughout his career, Adkins was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing as a reliever during the later stages of games. He finished his career with a record of 5-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54, striking out a total of 81 batters. Despite not recording any saves, his ability to enter games in critical situations showcased his role as a reliable option in the bullpen. Adkins made his major league debut during an era marked by a mix of offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. His tenure included time with teams that valued adaptability and depth in their pitching rotations. While his statistics may not have placed him among the elite, Adkins' contributions to his teams were significant, offering depth in a competitive league. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers navigating the complexities of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 5 119 0 0 0 0 138.7 155 70 18 54 81 4.54 0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2003 CHW AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 9.3 8 5 7 3 4.82 4.40 (-10%) -
2004 CHW AL 2 3 50 0 0 0 0 62.0 75 32 20 44 4.65 4.46 (-4%) -
2005 CHW AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 8.3 13 8 4 1 8.64 — -
2006 SDP NL 2 1 55 0 0 0 0 54.3 55 24 20 30 3.98 4.53 (+12%) -
2007 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
2008 CIN NL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.7 4 1 3 3 2.45 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2003 CHW AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CHW AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CHW AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 SDP NL 55 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 NYN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CIN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 119 0 7 23 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CHA P 4 0 2 1 0 0
2004 CHA P 50 0 4 8 1 1
2005 CHA P 5 0 0 2 0 0
2006 SDN P 55 0 1 12 1 2
2007 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 CIN P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 119

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 CHA AL $301,000
Total Career Earnings $301,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1996, 1997, 1998