Jett Bandy, baseball player, 2015-2018

Jett Bandy

Born: 3/26/1990 in West Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-09-14 | Final Game: 2018-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jett Adam Bandy

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Biography

Jett Bandy was a professional baseball player born in 1990, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2015 until 2018. Over the course of his career, Bandy appeared in 156 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher and designated hitter. Known for his power at the plate, he recorded 97 hits, including 16 home runs, and drove in 45 runs. Despite facing challenges with consistency, his contributions were notable, particularly in the context of a competitive era in baseball that emphasized offensive production. Bandy's playing style was characterized by his ability to hit for power, though he finished his career with a batting average of .218. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, amassing 2 stolen bases throughout his career. His tenure in the majors, while brief, reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball during the mid-2010s, where players were increasingly sought after for their ability to contribute both defensively and offensively. After his final appearance on May 23, 2018, Bandy left a mark on the game, remembered for his efforts in a challenging environment that required adaptation and resilience.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
156 444 43 97 17 0 16 45 2 29 112 0.218 0.282 0.365 0.647 -1109.8

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
2015 LAA AL 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAA AL 70 209 23 49 9 0 8 25 1 11 38 0.234 .255 (-8%) .321 (-13%) .417 (-6%) .738 (-9%) -395.1
2017 MIL NL 60 169 14 35 6 0 6 18 1 15 51 0.207 .254 (-19%) .324 (-11%) .425 (-18%) .750 (-15%) -446.7
2018 MIL NL 24 64 5 12 2 0 1 1 0 3 23 0.188 .247 (-24%) .318 (-16%) .409 (-35%) .727 (-27%) -268.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 141 123 942 73 6 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 LAA C 1 0 1 1 0 0
2016 LAA C 68 60 412 39 3 4
2017 MIL C 50 44 362 26 2 3
2018 MIL C 22 19 167 7 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 141
Designated Hitter 1