Jay Gainer, baseball player, 1993-1993

Jay Gainer

Born: 10/8/1966 in Panama City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-05-14 | Final Game: 1993-10-02

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

Full name: Johnathan Keith Gainer

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Biography

Jay Gainer was a professional baseball player born in 1966 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball spanning from 1993 to 2005. He played primarily as a position player, making his mark in the league during a time when offensive production was becoming increasingly emphasized. Gainer appeared in 23 games, during which he recorded 7 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 6 RBIs. His batting average finished at .171, reflecting the challenges he faced in establishing himself at the major league level. Despite his limited playing time, Gainer's contributions included a notable power-hitting ability, as evidenced by his home run output in a short span. He also demonstrated some speed on the bases, with 1 stolen base to his credit. Gainer's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by evolving player conditioning and the increasing importance of offensive metrics. While he may not have had an extensive career, his journey through the majors remains a testament to the challenges and opportunities faced by players during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 41 4 7 0 0 3 6 1 4 12 0.171 0.244 0.390 0.635 0.0

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1993 COL NL 23 41 4 7 0 0 3 6 1 4 12 0.171 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 7 52 2 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 COL 1B 7 7 52 2 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Gulf Coast Community College Panama City FL 1988
University of South Alabama Mobile AL 1989, 1990