Jason Bartlett

Born: 10/30/1979 in Mountain View, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-03 | Final Game: 2014-04-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jason Alan Bartlett

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Biography

Jason Bartlett, born in 1979, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2004 until his retirement in 2014. Known for his strong defensive skills and speed on the base paths, Bartlett played in a total of 892 games throughout his career. He accumulated 849 hits, 31 home runs, and 286 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .270. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he recorded 123 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and offensive acumen. Bartlett's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the top players during his era. He played during a period when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable contact hitter and an exceptional defender. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins, were integral to their success, particularly in the Rays' remarkable run to the World Series in 2008. Jason Bartlett remains a respected figure in baseball history for his all-around abilities and his professional approach to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
892	3141	435	849	156	26	31	286	123	275	526	0.270	0.336	0.366	0.702	-2826.0

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
2004	MIN	AL	8	12	2	1	0	0	0	1	2	1	1	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	MIN	AL	74	224	33	54	10	1	3	16	4	21	37	0.241	.264 (-9%)	.330 (-4%)	.418 (-20%)	.749 (-13%)	-505.3
2006	MIN	AL	99	333	44	103	18	2	2	32	10	22	46	0.309	.269 (+15%)	.336 (+9%)	.431 (-9%)	.768 (-1%)	-1.8
2007	MIN	AL	140	510	75	135	20	7	5	43	23	50	73	0.265	.268 (-1%)	.335 (+1%)	.422 (-15%)	.758 (-8%)	-718.0
2008	TBR	AL	128	454	48	130	25	3	1	37	20	22	69	0.286	.263 (+9%)	.333 (-1%)	.416 (-13%)	.749 (-8%)	-721.2
2009	TBR	AL	137	500	90	160	29	7	14	66	30	54	89	0.320	.262 (+22%)	.332 (+17%)	.417 (+17%)	.750 (+17%)	1829.9
2010	TBR	AL	135	468	71	119	27	3	4	47	11	45	83	0.254	.257 (-1%)	.325 (avg)	.402 (-13%)	.728 (-7%)	-631.0
2011	SDP	NL	139	554	61	136	22	3	2	40	23	48	98	0.245	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-4%)	.399 (-23%)	.719 (-15%)	-1520.4
2012	SDP	NL	29	83	8	11	5	0	0	4	0	12	27	0.133	.254 (-48%)	.318 (-25%)	.405 (-52%)	.724 (-40%)	-558.3
2014	MIN	AL	3	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
24	77	8	21	3	1	1	3	5	13	0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2010	ALDS1	TBA	5	15	0	6	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.400
2008	ALCS	TBA	7	23	4	5	0	1	1	1	1	5	0.217
2008	ALDS2	TBA	4	14	3	4	1	0	0	0	1	3	0.286
2008	WS	TBA	5	14	1	3	0	0	0	2	2	2	0.214
2006	ALDS2	MIN	3	11	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
SS	865	842	1197	2367	118	470

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	MIN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2004	MIN	SS	5	2	5	11	2	3
2005	MIN	SS	68	65	95	227	7	45
2006	MIN	SS	99	99	131	298	13	46
2007	MIN	SS	138	135	205	415	26	97
2008	TBA	SS	125	122	204	309	16	69
2009	TBA	SS	134	133	170	339	20	57
2010	TBA	SS	131	124	152	309	11	58
2011	SDN	SS	138	136	203	391	18	83
2012	SDN	SS	27	26	32	68	5	12
2014	MIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Shortstop	865
Left Field	2
Designated Hitter	15

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	MIN	AL	$1,000,000
2012	SDN	NL	$5,500,000
2011	SDN	NL	$4,000,000
2010	TBA	AL	$4,000,000
2009	TBA	AL	$1,981,250
2008	TBA	AL	$416,600
2007	MIN	AL	$405,000
2005	MIN	AL	$316,000
Total Career Earnings			$17,618,850