JD Closser

Born: 1/15/1980 in Beech Grove, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-06-30 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Darrin Closser

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Biography

JD Closser was a professional baseball player born in 1980, who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Primarily a position player, Closser made a mark in the league as a catcher and infielder, showcasing his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 160 games, accumulating 107 hits and 10 home runs, while driving in 48 runs. His batting average stood at .239, and he contributed with a single stolen base, reflecting his ability to add speed on the bases when needed. Closser's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the evolution of player conditioning. Although he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for during his tenure, including the Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics, were significant in the context of his roles. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball exemplified the paths many players take in pursuit of success in America's pastime. Retired from the game, JD Closser remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his commitment and contributions on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
160	447	46	107	21	3	10	48	1	50	93	0.239	0.320	0.367	0.687	-704.4

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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	COL	NL	36	113	5	36	6	0	1	10	0	6	22	0.319	.266 (+20%)	.335 (+9%)	.427 (-7%)	.762 (avg)	22.0
2005	COL	NL	92	237	31	52	12	2	7	27	1	32	48	0.219	.264 (-17%)	.330 (-5%)	.418 (-10%)	.749 (-8%)	-343.9
2006	COL	NL	32	97	10	19	3	1	2	11	0	12	23	0.196	.269 (-27%)	.336 (-14%)	.431 (-28%)	.768 (-22%)	-382.5