Jeff Clement, baseball player, 2007-2012

Jeff Clement

Born: 8/21/1983 in Marshalltown, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-04 | Final Game: 2012-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Burton Clement

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Biography

Jeff Clement was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2012. He made his debut with the Seattle Mariners and later played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, concluding his career in 2012. Clement's journey in baseball was notable for his power-hitting potential, showcased by his 14 home runs over the course of 152 games. Despite facing challenges with consistency, his career featured moments that highlighted his capabilities as a hitter. Throughout his time in the league, Clement amassed a total of 84 hits and 39 RBIs, which reflected his role as a contributor to his teams' offensive efforts. With a batting average of 0.218, he experienced the difficulties many players face in adapting to the competitive nature of Major League Baseball. While he did not record any stolen bases, his presence in the lineup was often linked to his ability to drive in runs, demonstrating the expectations placed on him as a power hitter during his era. Clement's career, though brief, is remembered for his potential and the impact he had on the teams he played for during a period of significant transition in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
152 385 33 84 15 1 14 39 0 26 110 0.218 0.277 0.371 0.648 -952.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
2007 SEA AL 9 16 4 6 1 0 2 3 0 3 3 0.375 — — — — 0.0
2008 SEA AL 66 203 17 46 10 1 5 23 0 15 63 0.227 .263 (-14%) .333 (-12%) .416 (-14%) .749 (-13%) -480.6
2010 PIT NL 54 144 11 29 3 0 7 12 0 6 37 0.201 .257 (-22%) .325 (-27%) .402 (-9%) .728 (-17%) -471.8
2012 PIT NL 23 22 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.136 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 39 34 302 19 2 20
C 38 35 195 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SEA C 38 35 195 7 1 0
2010 PIT 1B 38 33 295 18 2 20
2012 PIT 1B 1 1 7 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 38
First Base 39
Designated Hitter 27

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 PIT NL $405,000
Total Career Earnings $405,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 2003, 2004, 2005