Jarrod Dyson

Born: 8/15/1984 in McComb, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-07 | Final Game: 2021-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jarrod Martel Dyson

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Biography

Jarrod Dyson, born in 1984, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 2010 to 2021. Known for his exceptional speed and defensive prowess, Dyson played a total of 992 games during his time in the league. He recorded 612 hits, 21 home runs, and 185 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .244. His most remarkable contribution to the game was his ability to steal bases, amassing an impressive total of 266 stolen bases, which demonstrated his game-changing speed on the basepaths. Dyson's playing style was characterized by his agility and quickness, making him a valuable asset in both the outfield and on the bases. He was particularly effective as a late-inning defensive replacement and pinch runner, often turning the tide of close games with his ability to steal bases and score runs. Throughout his career, Dyson was a part of several teams, including the Kansas City Royals, where he played a significant role in the club's success during the 2014 season, culminating in a World Series appearance. His contributions to the game and his energetic playing style left a lasting impact, particularly during an era that increasingly valued speed and defense in the evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
992	2513	387	612	83	38	21	185	266	242	478	0.244	0.314	0.332	0.645	-5111.9

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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
2010	KCR	AL	18	57	11	12	4	2	1	5	9	6	16	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.325 (-12%)	.402 (avg)	.728 (-5%)	-71.1
2011	KCR	AL	26	44	8	9	1	0	0	3	11	7	14	0.205	—	—	—	—	-170.7
2012	KCR	AL	102	292	52	76	8	5	0	9	30	30	56	0.260	.254 (+2%)	.318 (+3%)	.405 (-21%)	.724 (-10%)	-505.7
2013	KCR	AL	87	213	30	55	9	4	2	17	34	21	45	0.258	.253 (+2%)	.317 (+3%)	.396 (-8%)	.714 (-3%)	-102.9
2014	KCR	AL	120	260	33	70	4	4	1	24	36	22	52	0.269	.251 (+7%)	.313 (+3%)	.386 (-15%)	.700 (-7%)	-303.7
2015	KCR	AL	90	200	31	50	8	6	2	18	26	14	37	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.316 (-2%)	.404 (-6%)	.721 (-4%)	-177.1
2016	KCR	AL	107	299	46	83	14	8	1	25	30	26	39	0.278	.255 (+9%)	.321 (+6%)	.417 (-7%)	.738 (-1%)	-67.8
2017	SEA	AL	111	346	56	87	13	3	5	30	28	28	55	0.251	.254 (-1%)	.324 (avg)	.425 (-18%)	.750 (-10%)	-622.6
2018	AZ	NL	67	206	29	39	4	2	2	12	16	27	34	0.189	.247 (-24%)	.318 (-11%)	.409 (-37%)	.727 (-26%)	-910.9
2019	AZ	NL	130	400	65	92	11	2	7	27	30	47	86	0.230	.252 (-9%)	.322 (-3%)	.434 (-26%)	.757 (-16%)	-1235.8
2020	PIT	NL	21	51	6	8	0	0	0	5	4	4	10	0.157	.244 (-36%)	.321 (-32%)	.417 (-62%)	.739 (-49%)	-414.4
2020	CHW	AL	11	10	3	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	-414.4
2021	KCR	AL	77	122	13	27	7	2	0	10	8	6	28	0.221	.243 (-9%)	.317 (-19%)	.410 (-24%)	.727 (-22%)	-529.2
2021	TOR	AL	25	13	4	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	5	0.077	—	—	—	—	-529.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
21	21	3	2	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.095

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
2020	ALWC4	CHA	2	1	0	0	0	1	0.000
2015	ALCS	KCA	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2015	ALDS1	KCA	2	1	0	0	0	1	0.000
2015	WS	KCA	3	3	1	0	0	1	0.000
2014	ALCS	KCA	4	4	1	0	1	2	0.000
2014	ALDS1	KCA	3	2	0	0	0	0	0.000
2014	ALWC	KCA	1	0	1	0	0	0	.000
2014	WS	KCA	5	10	0	2	1	2	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	881	666	1781	66	30	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	KCA	OF	15	14	48	2	2	2
2011	KCA	OF	17	11	31	0	0	0
2012	KCA	OF	88	79	231	8	6	4
2013	KCA	OF	73	61	176	3	5	2
2014	KCA	OF	108	66	228	4	4	0
2015	KCA	OF	79	55	145	8	2	4
2016	KCA	OF	95	83	196	11	2	0
2017	SEA	OF	108	99	236	11	3	6
2018	ARI	OF	62	56	130	4	2	2
2019	ARI	OF	118	91	208	10	2	1
2020	PIT	OF	21	15	37	1	1	0
2020	CHA	OF	8	3	5	0	0	0
2021	KCA	OF	68	30	95	3	1	0
2021	TOR	OF	21	3	15	1	0	0