Jason Bourgeois

Born: 1/4/1982 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-09 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jason Jerrod Bourgeois

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Biography

Jason Bourgeois, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as an outfielder during his career from 2008 to 2015. Known for his speed and versatility, Bourgeois played in a total of 317 games across various Major League Baseball teams. He accumulated 179 hits, recorded 6 home runs, and drove in 44 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .253. His ability to steal bases was one of his standout qualities, as he successfully swiped 54 bags throughout his time in the league. Bourgeois was part of a transition era in baseball that emphasized speed and athleticism, which aligned with his style of play. His contributions on the field were often highlighted by his tenacity and determination, making him a valuable asset on the bases. Although not a superstar, his role as a reliable position player showcased the importance of depth in a team's roster during his playing years. Jason Bourgeois left a legacy as a player who embodied the heart and hustle characteristic of professional baseball athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
317	708	97	179	20	7	6	44	54	47	94	0.253	0.300	0.326	0.627	-1304.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
2008	CHW	AL	6	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	MIL	NL	24	37	6	7	0	0	1	3	3	3	7	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	HOU	NL	69	123	16	27	4	1	0	3	12	13	16	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.325 (-10%)	.402 (-33%)	.728 (-23%)	-478.7
2011	HOU	NL	93	238	30	70	8	2	1	16	31	10	24	0.294	.255 (+15%)	.320 (+1%)	.399 (-10%)	.719 (-6%)	-241.4
2012	KCR	AL	30	62	10	16	2	1	0	5	5	4	4	0.258	.254 (+1%)	.318 (-5%)	.405 (-20%)	.724 (-14%)	-138.8
2013	TBR	AL	9	16	2	3	0	0	1	2	0	2	4	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	CIN	NL	18	33	5	8	0	1	0	1	0	1	6	0.242	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	CIN	NL	68	196	28	47	5	2	3	14	3	14	33	0.240	.254 (-6%)	.316 (-7%)	.404 (-18%)	.721 (-13%)	-445.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	1	3	4	0	2
OF	217	144	344	7	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	CHA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	MIL	OF	7	6	14	0	0	0
2010	HOU	2B	2	0	2	2	0	1
2010	HOU	OF	48	23	65	0	0	0
2011	HOU	2B	2	1	1	2	0	1
2011	HOU	OF	73	48	116	1	1	0
2012	KCA	OF	24	16	44	3	3	1
2013	TBA	OF	7	4	8	0	0	0
2014	CIN	OF	10	7	12	1	1	0
2015	CIN	OF	48	40	85	2	2	0