Jeff Francoeur, baseball player, 160 home runs, 2005-2016

Jeff Francoeur

Born: 1/8/1984 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-07 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Braden Francoeur

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Biography

Jeff Francoeur was a professional baseball player born in 1984 who had a notable career spanning from 2005 to 2016. Primarily known as a right fielder, Francoeur made his mark in Major League Baseball with his powerful arm and aggressive play style. Over the course of 1,481 games, he amassed 1,373 hits, 160 home runs, and 698 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. His career batting average stood at .261, and he also demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 54 stolen bases. Francoeur began his career with the Atlanta Braves, where he quickly became a fan favorite, admired for his strong work ethic and passionate approach to the game. He played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating through changes in player evaluation and the increasing emphasis on analytics. Despite the evolution of the game, Francoeur's traditional skills—such as his defensive prowess and clutch hitting—ensured his place in the hearts of baseball fans. Following his retirement, he continued to remain involved in the sport, contributing his insights as a commentator, reflecting his enduring passion for baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1481 5260 626 1373 281 27 160 698 54 284 1080 0.261 0.303 0.416 0.719 -3996.5

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.735 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
2005 ATL NL 70 257 41 77 20 1 14 45 3 11 58 0.300 .264 (+13%) .330 (+2%) .418 (+31%) .749 (+18%) 757.6
2006 ATL NL 162 651 83 169 24 6 29 103 1 23 132 0.260 .269 (-4%) .336 (-13%) .431 (+4%) .768 (-4%) -696.2
2007 ATL NL 162 642 84 188 40 0 19 105 5 42 129 0.293 .268 (+9%) .335 (+1%) .422 (+5%) .758 (+3%) 334.5
2008 ATL NL 155 599 70 143 33 3 11 71 0 39 111 0.239 .263 (-9%) .333 (-12%) .416 (-14%) .749 (-13%) -1686.8
2009 ATL NL 82 304 32 76 12 2 5 35 5 12 46 0.250 .262 (-5%) .332 (-15%) .417 (-16%) .750 (-16%) -969.4
2009 NYN NL 75 289 40 90 20 2 10 41 1 11 46 0.311 .262 (+19%) .332 (+1%) .417 (+19%) .750 (+11%) -969.4
2010 NYN NL 124 401 43 95 16 2 11 54 8 29 76 0.237 .257 (-8%) .325 (-10%) .402 (-8%) .728 (-9%) -828.5
2010 TEX AL 15 53 9 18 2 0 2 11 0 1 5 0.340 .257 (+32%) .325 (+10%) .402 (+22%) .728 (+16%) -828.5
2011 KCR AL 153 601 77 171 47 4 20 87 22 37 123 0.285 .255 (+12%) .320 (+3%) .399 (+19%) .719 (+12%) 1214.9
2012 KCR AL 148 561 58 132 26 3 16 49 4 34 119 0.235 .254 (-8%) .318 (-10%) .405 (-7%) .724 (-8%) -982.2
2013 KCR AL 59 183 19 38 8 2 3 13 2 8 49 0.208 .253 (-18%) .317 (-22%) .396 (-19%) .714 (-20%) -669.3
2013 SFG NL 22 62 1 12 2 0 0 4 1 1 12 0.194 .253 (-24%) .317 (-35%) .396 (-43%) .714 (-39%) -669.3
2014 SDP NL 10 24 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2015 PHI NL 119 326 34 84 16 1 13 45 0 13 77 0.258 .254 (+1%) .316 (-10%) .404 (+7%) .721 (avg) -141.4
2016 ATL NL 99 257 29 64 13 0 7 33 2 16 75 0.249 .255 (-2%) .321 (-10%) .417 (-9%) .738 (-9%) -499.6
2016 MIA NL 26 50 4 14 2 1 0 1 0 4 15 0.280 .255 (+10%) .321 (+4%) .417 (-14%) .738 (-6%) -499.6

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 2.0 1 2 1 3 1 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 127.2% worse 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 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 2 3 1 9.00 — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 41 3 7 2 1 0 2 3 7 0.171

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 ALCS TEX 4 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200
2010 ALDS1 TEX 2 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.125
2010 WS TEX 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
2005 NLDS2 ATL 4 17 2 4 1 1 0 1 2 4 0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1387 1311 2543 135 50 25
P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 ATL OF 67 65 131 13 5 3
2006 ATL OF 162 162 317 13 9 4
2007 ATL OF 162 162 327 19 5 2
2008 ATL OF 152 151 282 14 4 2
2009 ATL OF 80 78 157 6 0 0
2009 NYN OF 74 74 137 5 1 0
2010 NYN OF 118 109 221 11 3 5
2010 TEX OF 14 10 20 0 1 0
2011 KCA OF 153 152 327 16 5 4
2012 KCA OF 147 146 242 19 4 3
2013 KCA OF 54 49 96 3 1 0
2013 SFN OF 18 15 23 2 1 0
2014 SDN OF 7 6 13 0 1 0
2015 PHI OF 101 69 150 5 7 1
2015 PHI P 1 0 1 0 0 0
2016 ATL OF 62 54 82 8 3 1
2016 MIA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 MIA OF 16 9 18 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 101
Center Field 7
Right Field 1290
Designated Hitter 10

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2007 Gold Glove OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ATL NL $1,000,000
2015 PHI NL $950,000
2013 KCA AL $6,750,000
2012 KCA AL $6,750,000
2011 KCA AL $2,500,000
2010 NYN NL $5,000,000
2009 ATL NL $3,375,000
2008 ATL NL $460,000
2007 ATL NL $427,500
2006 ATL NL $384,500
Total Career Earnings $27,597,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2005 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 60.0 160 2