Jay Gibbons

Born: 3/2/1977 in Rochester, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-06 | Final Game: 2011-06-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jay Jonathan Gibbons

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Biography

Jay Gibbons was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011. Over the course of his career, Gibbons appeared in 840 games, showcasing his versatility and power at the plate. He recorded 759 hits, including 127 home runs, and drove in 427 runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Gibbons finished his career with a batting average of .260 and managed to steal 2 bases, highlighting his ability to combine power with a modest level of speed. Gibbons' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the ongoing debates surrounding performance-enhancing drugs. He played primarily for the Baltimore Orioles, where he became known for his strong right-handed bat and clutch hitting. His contributions during the early 2000s helped shape the Orioles' lineup and provided fans with memorable moments on the field. Gibbons' journey through the major leagues underscores the persistence and talent required to succeed in a highly competitive sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
840	2917	364	759	166	7	127	427	2	224	442	0.260	0.315	0.453	0.767	506.1

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.767 vs. league average 0.750 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
2001	BAL	AL	73	225	27	53	10	0	15	36	0	17	39	0.236	.263 (-11%)	.332 (-9%)	.426 (+13%)	.758 (+3%)	89.7
2002	BAL	AL	136	490	71	121	29	1	28	69	1	45	66	0.247	.261 (-6%)	.331 (-6%)	.416 (+16%)	.747 (+6%)	444.9
2003	BAL	AL	160	625	80	173	39	2	23	100	0	49	89	0.277	.264 (+5%)	.332 (-1%)	.422 (+8%)	.754 (+4%)	444.2
2004	BAL	AL	97	346	36	85	14	1	10	47	1	29	64	0.246	.266 (-8%)	.335 (-9%)	.427 (-11%)	.762 (-11%)	-748.3
2005	BAL	AL	139	488	72	135	33	3	26	79	0	28	56	0.277	.264 (+5%)	.330 (-4%)	.418 (+23%)	.749 (+11%)	928.3
2006	BAL	AL	90	343	34	95	23	0	13	46	0	32	48	0.277	.269 (+3%)	.336 (+1%)	.431 (+6%)	.768 (+4%)	271.3
2007	BAL	AL	84	270	28	62	14	0	6	28	0	15	52	0.230	.268 (-14%)	.335 (-19%)	.422 (-18%)	.758 (-18%)	-998.1
2010	LAD	NL	37	75	11	21	2	0	5	17	0	4	14	0.280	.257 (+9%)	.325 (-4%)	.402 (+26%)	.728 (+12%)	131.8
2011	LAD	NL	24	55	5	14	2	0	1	5	0	5	14	0.255	.255 (avg)	.320 (+1%)	.399 (-13%)	.719 (-7%)	-57.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	89	76	633	48	4	67
OF	520	507	984	33	15	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	BAL	1B	7	4	36	1	0	3
2001	BAL	OF	28	26	62	3	0	0
2002	BAL	1B	30	28	208	17	1	26
2002	BAL	OF	92	91	174	6	1	2
2003	BAL	1B	13	11	91	7	1	16
2003	BAL	OF	144	144	283	8	5	1
2004	BAL	1B	14	12	111	13	1	11
2004	BAL	OF	66	63	116	6	2	1
2005	BAL	1B	22	19	171	8	1	10
2005	BAL	OF	71	69	133	6	2	1
2006	BAL	OF	44	44	97	1	2	0
2007	BAL	OF	45	43	78	1	2	1
2010	LAN	1B	3	2	16	2	0	1
2010	LAN	OF	16	13	25	1	1	0
2011	LAN	OF	14	14	16	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	89
Left Field	96
Right Field	424
Designated Hitter	180

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2011	LAN	NL	$650,000
2007	BAL	AL	$5,000,000
2006	BAL	AL	$4,200,000
2005	BAL	AL	$2,600,000
2004	BAL	AL	$2,600,000
2003	BAL	AL	$375,000
2002	BAL	AL	$232,500
2001	BAL	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$15,857,500