Jason Botts

Born: 7/26/1980 in Paso Robles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-14 | Final Game: 2008-04-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Jason Carl Botts

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Biography

Jason Botts, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2008. His career, which spanned parts of four seasons, was characterized by his tenure with the Texas Rangers. Over the course of 93 games, Botts recorded 65 hits, including 5 home runs, and tallied 28 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .23. Known for his versatility and power potential, Botts provided depth to the Rangers' lineup during his time in the league. In an era marked by significant changes in player performance and strategy, Botts was part of a Rangers team that aimed to compete in the high-octane American League West. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a bench player and occasional starter were vital for the team's roster flexibility. Following his final game on April 27, 2008, Botts transitioned away from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive era in MLB.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
93	282	33	65	15	1	5	28	1	38	108	0.230	0.325	0.344	0.669	-462.1

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
2005	TEX	AL	10	27	4	8	0	0	0	3	0	3	13	0.296	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	TEX	AL	20	50	8	11	4	0	1	6	0	8	18	0.220	.269 (-18%)	.336 (-6%)	.431 (-17%)	.768 (-12%)	-114.9
2007	TEX	AL	48	167	19	40	8	1	2	14	1	19	59	0.240	.268 (-11%)	.335 (-3%)	.422 (-21%)	.758 (-13%)	-347.2
2008	TEX	AL	15	38	2	6	3	0	2	5	0	8	18	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0