Jacoby Ellsbury, baseball player, 104 home runs, 2007-2017

Jacoby Ellsbury

Born: 9/11/1983 in Madras, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-06-30 | Final Game: 2017-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury

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Biography

Jacoby Ellsbury, born in 1983, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his speed and agility on the field. His career spanned from 2007 to 2017, during which he played a total of 1,235 games. Ellsbury finished his career with 1,376 hits, 104 home runs, and 512 RBIs, boasting a commendable batting average of .284. A standout in the base paths, he accumulated 343 stolen bases, making him one of the notable speedsters of his era. Ellsbury's impact was particularly felt during his tenure with the Boston Red Sox, where he earned an All-Star selection and was recognized as Rookie of the Month early in his career. He played a crucial role in the Red Sox's success during the late 2000s and early 2010s, contributing to the team’s dynamic offensive strategy. His playing style combined excellent contact hitting with remarkable base-running ability, marking him as a significant player in a time that valued both power and speed in the game. Ellsbury's contributions to baseball extended beyond statistics, as he became a symbol of resilience and athleticism during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1235 4846 749 1376 241 47 104 512 343 399 737 0.284 0.342 0.417 0.760 4302.1

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — near 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 BOS AL 33 116 20 41 7 1 3 18 9 8 15 0.353 .268 (+32%) .335 (+17%) .422 (+20%) .758 (+19%) 378.7
2008 BOS AL 145 554 98 155 22 7 9 47 50 41 80 0.280 .263 (+6%) .333 (+1%) .416 (-5%) .749 (-3%) -297.9
2009 BOS AL 153 624 94 188 27 10 8 60 70 49 74 0.301 .262 (+15%) .332 (+7%) .417 (-1%) .750 (+3%) 336.8
2010 BOS AL 18 78 10 15 4 0 0 5 7 4 9 0.192 .257 (-25%) .325 (-26%) .402 (-40%) .728 (-33%) -430.4
2011 BOS AL 158 660 119 212 46 5 32 105 39 52 98 0.321 .255 (+26%) .320 (+17%) .399 (+38%) .719 (+29%) 3798.3
2012 BOS AL 74 303 43 82 18 0 4 26 14 19 43 0.271 .254 (+6%) .318 (-2%) .405 (-9%) .724 (-6%) -317.7
2013 BOS AL 134 577 92 172 31 8 9 53 52 47 92 0.298 .253 (+18%) .317 (+12%) .396 (+8%) .714 (+9%) 1099.7
2014 NYY AL 149 575 71 156 27 5 16 70 39 49 93 0.271 .251 (+8%) .313 (+5%) .386 (+8%) .700 (+7%) 708.5
2015 NYY AL 111 452 66 116 15 2 7 33 21 35 86 0.257 .254 (+1%) .316 (avg) .404 (-15%) .721 (-8%) -603.6
2016 NYY AL 148 551 71 145 24 5 9 56 20 54 84 0.263 .255 (+3%) .321 (+2%) .417 (-10%) .738 (-5%) -465.4
2017 NYY AL 112 356 65 94 20 4 7 39 22 41 63 0.264 .254 (+4%) .324 (+7%) .425 (-6%) .750 (avg) 95.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
45 143 27 40 11 2 0 17 15 27 0.280

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 ALCS NYA 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2017 ALDS1 NYA 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000
2017 ALWC NYA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2015 ALWC NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2013 ALCS BOS 6 22 3 7 1 1 0 3 4 6 0.318
2013 ALDS1 BOS 4 18 7 9 2 0 0 2 1 2 0.500
2013 WS BOS 6 24 4 6 1 0 0 1 2 6 0.250
2009 ALDS2 BOS 3 12 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0.250
2008 ALCS BOS 4 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.000
2008 ALDS1 BOS 4 18 2 6 3 0 0 6 2 2 0.333
2007 ALCS BOS 5 8 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.250
2007 ALDS1 BOS 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2007 WS BOS 4 16 4 7 4 0 0 3 2 2 0.438

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1201 1154 2784 33 15 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 BOS OF 33 28 75 0 0 0
2008 BOS OF 140 129 332 4 0 2
2009 BOS OF 153 150 357 4 2 1
2010 BOS OF 18 18 44 0 0 0
2011 BOS OF 154 152 388 6 0 3
2012 BOS OF 73 71 164 2 3 1
2013 BOS OF 134 134 347 3 3 2
2014 NYA OF 141 138 380 3 1 1
2015 NYA OF 110 106 232 5 0 2
2016 NYA OF 148 138 272 5 3 1
2017 NYA OF 97 90 193 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 86
Center Field 1105
Right Field 37
Designated Hitter 19

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-09-01
2011 Comeback Player of the Year
2011 Gold Glove CF
2011 MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-06-12
2011 Silver Slugger OF
2011 TSN Comeback Player of the Year
2009 This Year in Baseball Defensive Player of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2007 Rookie of the Month September

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYA AL $21,142,857
2015 NYA AL $21,142,857
2014 NYA AL $21,142,857
2013 BOS AL $9,000,000
2012 BOS AL $8,050,000
2011 BOS AL $2,400,000
2010 BOS AL $496,500
2009 BOS AL $449,500
2008 BOS AL $406,000
Total Career Earnings $84,230,571

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 2003, 2004, 2005

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2013 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 3.0 420 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 242.0 392 4
2008 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 26.0 140 0