Jaff Decker

Born: 2/23/1990 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-20 | Final Game: 2017-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jaff Kyle Decker

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Biography

Jaff Decker, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017. Primarily known as a position player, Decker played a total of 77 games during his brief career. He made his MLB debut on June 20, 2013, and showcased his skills in the outfield and at the plate before concluding his career on May 8, 2017. Despite facing challenges at the plate, evidenced by a batting average of .174, Decker contributed to his teams with a notable combination of speed and agility, accumulating 2 stolen bases alongside 28 hits and 1 home run. Decker's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. While his offensive numbers may not have reflected the typical expectations of a major league slugger, his versatility and approach to the game remained an important aspect of his playing style. Decker's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many paths athletes take in professional baseball, underscoring the competitive nature of the sport and the dedication required to reach the highest level, even when statistical success is elusive.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	161	16	28	3	2	1	5	2	22	47	0.174	0.274	0.236	0.510	-589.2

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .236 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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
2013	SDP	NL	13	26	3	4	0	0	1	2	0	3	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	PIT	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	PIT	NL	23	28	8	6	1	1	0	1	0	7	9	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	TBR	AL	19	52	1	8	1	0	0	1	1	4	14	0.154	.255 (-40%)	.321 (-35%)	.417 (-59%)	.738 (-48%)	-424.2
2017	OAK	AL	17	50	4	10	1	1	0	1	1	8	17	0.200	.254 (-22%)	.324 (-1%)	.425 (-39%)	.750 (-22%)	-165.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2015	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	50	38	84	8	4	2
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	SDN	OF	8	7	15	2	0	0
2014	PIT	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2015	PIT	OF	9	4	8	1	2	0
2015	PIT	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
2016	TBA	OF	16	12	28	3	0	1
2017	OAK	OF	15	15	33	2	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Left Field	18
Center Field	16
Right Field	20
Designated Hitter	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	PIT	NL	$510,000
Total Career Earnings			$510,000