J. J. Furmaniak, baseball player, 2005-2007

J. J. Furmaniak

Born: 7/31/1979 in Naperville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-13 | Final Game: 2007-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jason Joseph Furmaniak

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Biography

J. J. Furmaniak was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a position player from 2005 to 2007. He made his MLB debut on September 13, 2005, and concluded his career on September 29, 2007, appearing in a total of 29 games over his brief tenure. Known for his versatility on the field, Furmaniak contributed to teams during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting and offensive production. Throughout his career, Furmaniak recorded 8 hits, 2 runs batted in (RBIs), and held a batting average of .186. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence in the dugout and knowledge of the game were valued by his teammates and coaches. While his playing time was limited, Furmaniak's journey through the major leagues highlighted the challenges many players faced in carving out a lasting career during a competitive era. His experience serves as a reminder of the numerous talented individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their statistical legacy may not fully capture their impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 43 8 8 2 1 0 2 0 7 12 0.186 0.327 0.279 0.606 0.0

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
2005 PIT NL 13 26 3 5 1 1 0 1 0 4 4 0.192 — — — — 0.0
2007 OAK AL 16 17 5 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 8 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 7 17 14 1 3
3B 2 2 0 2 0 0
OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
SS 5 3 6 9 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 PIT 2B 9 6 14 10 1 1
2005 PIT SS 2 1 1 4 0 0
2007 OAK 2B 4 1 3 4 0 2
2007 OAK 3B 2 2 0 2 0 0
2007 OAK OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
2007 OAK SS 3 2 5 5 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Third Base 2
Shortstop 5
Left Field 1
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lewis University Romeoville IL 1998, 1999, 2000