Jeff Gardner

Born: 2/4/1964 in Newport Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-10 | Final Game: 1994-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scott Gardner

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Biography

Jeff Gardner, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994. Over the course of his career, he played in 186 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Gardner accumulated a total of 121 hits, resulting in a batting average of .246, and he contributed to his teams with 26 RBIs and 1 home run. Known for his versatility on the field, he also managed to steal 2 bases during his time in the big leagues. Gardner's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the increasing importance of power hitting and player specialization. While he may not have been a standout offensive force, his contributions were valuable in a time when teams sought reliable role players to complement their star athletes. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Gardner's journey through professional baseball reflected the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
186	492	60	121	21	8	1	26	2	53	88	0.246	0.319	0.327	0.647	-416.1

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1991	NYN	NL	13	37	3	6	0	0	0	1	0	4	6	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	SDP	NL	15	19	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	SDP	NL	140	404	53	106	21	7	1	24	2	45	69	0.262	.265 (-1%)	.332 (+1%)	.403 (-12%)	.735 (-6%)	-416.1
1994	WSN	NL	18	32	4	7	0	1	0	1	0	3	5	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0