Jeremy Giambi

Born: 9/30/1974 in San Jose, CA, USA

Died: 2/9/2022 in Claremont, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-01 | Final Game: 2003-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jeremy Dean Giambi

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Biography

Jeremy Giambi was a professional baseball player known for his role as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2003. Born in 1974, Giambi played in a total of 510 games during his career, showcasing his offensive abilities with 372 hits and 52 home runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .263 and recorded 209 RBIs, highlighting his contributions to the teams he played for. Giambi's speed on the bases was limited, as he tallied only 1 stolen base throughout his time in the league. Giambi's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by a blend of both traditional playing styles and the emerging emphasis on power hitting. Known for his keen eye at the plate, he exhibited a disciplined approach that allowed him to contribute to his teams effectively. Giambi's journey through the major leagues included stints with teams such as the Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox, where he left his mark as a solid offensive contributor and a respected teammate. His legacy remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the evolution of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
510	1417	219	372	75	3	52	209	1	251	356	0.263	0.377	0.430	0.807	2300.9

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .377 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.807 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — +5.7% above 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
1998	KCR	AL	18	58	6	13	4	0	2	8	0	11	9	0.224	.266 (-16%)	.335 (+2%)	.420 (-6%)	.755 (-2%)	-10.2
1999	KCR	AL	90	288	34	82	13	1	3	34	0	40	67	0.285	.271 (+5%)	.344 (+8%)	.433 (-15%)	.778 (-5%)	-159.4
2000	OAK	AL	104	260	42	66	10	2	10	50	0	32	61	0.254	.270 (-6%)	.344 (-2%)	.437 (-3%)	.782 (-3%)	-150.2
2001	OAK	AL	124	371	64	105	26	0	12	57	0	63	83	0.283	.263 (+7%)	.332 (+18%)	.426 (+6%)	.758 (+11%)	1054.5
2002	OAK	AL	42	157	26	43	7	0	8	17	0	27	40	0.274	.261 (+5%)	.331 (+18%)	.416 (+13%)	.747 (+15%)	523.4
2002	PHI	NL	82	156	32	38	10	0	12	28	0	52	54	0.244	.261 (-7%)	.331 (+31%)	.416 (+29%)	.747 (+30%)	523.4
2003	BOS	AL	50	127	15	25	5	0	5	15	1	26	42	0.197	.264 (-26%)	.332 (+3%)	.422 (-16%)	.754 (-8%)	-98.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	22	1	7	1	0	0	3	3	2	0.318

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2001	ALDS2	OAK	5	13	0	4	1	0	0	2	1	0	0.308
2000	ALDS1	OAK	4	9	1	3	0	0	0	1	2	2	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	72	57	506	23	6	49
OF	187	166	255	5	10	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	KCA	OF	9	9	14	1	0	0
1999	KCA	1B	26	25	208	8	2	22
1999	KCA	OF	5	4	5	0	0	0
2000	OAK	1B	15	3	55	5	0	5
2000	OAK	OF	55	47	81	3	3	0
2001	OAK	1B	10	8	74	2	2	6
2001	OAK	OF	47	40	49	1	3	0
2002	OAK	OF	40	40	63	0	1	0
2002	PHI	1B	21	21	169	8	2	16
2002	PHI	OF	20	19	26	0	2	0
2003	BOS	OF	11	7	17	0	1	0