Jonny Gomes

Born: 11/22/1980 in Petaluma, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-12 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Johnson Gomes

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Biography

Jonny Gomes was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 2003 to 2015. Born in 1980, Gomes made a name for himself in Major League Baseball with a reputation for power hitting and versatility on the field. Over the course of 1,203 games, he recorded 835 hits and 162 home runs, demonstrating a consistent ability to drive in runs with a total of 526 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .242, and he added 50 stolen bases to his offensive contributions, showcasing his speed and base-running acumen. Gomes played in an era characterized by significant offensive output, and while he may not have been in the spotlight as some of his contemporaries, he earned respect for his work ethic and clutch performances. Known for his energetic personality and leadership qualities, he was a fan favorite and an important teammate in the locker room. He participated in key playoff moments, contributing to teams that aimed for championship glory, including his pivotal role in the Boston Red Sox's 2013 World Series championship run. After retiring in 2015, Gomes left a legacy as a player who embodied the spirit of competitiveness and resilience in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1203	3456	495	835	157	14	162	526	50	417	1088	0.242	0.333	0.436	0.769	3912.7

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

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

Career SLG .436 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.739 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
2003	TBR	AL	8	15	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TBR	AL	5	14	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	TBR	AL	101	348	61	98	13	6	21	54	9	39	113	0.282	.264 (+6%)	.330 (+13%)	.418 (+28%)	.749 (+21%)	1458.8
2006	TBR	AL	117	385	53	83	21	1	20	59	1	61	116	0.216	.269 (-20%)	.336 (-3%)	.431 (avg)	.768 (-2%)	-146.2
2007	TBR	AL	107	348	48	85	20	2	17	49	12	35	126	0.244	.268 (-9%)	.335 (-4%)	.422 (+9%)	.758 (+3%)	162.2
2008	TBR	AL	77	154	23	28	5	1	8	21	8	15	46	0.182	.263 (-31%)	.333 (-15%)	.416 (-8%)	.749 (-11%)	-330.8
2009	CIN	NL	98	281	39	75	17	0	20	51	3	26	85	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.332 (+1%)	.417 (+29%)	.750 (+17%)	873.0
2010	CIN	NL	148	511	77	136	24	3	18	86	5	39	123	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.325 (+1%)	.402 (+7%)	.728 (+4%)	353.6
2011	CIN	NL	77	218	30	46	8	0	11	31	5	38	74	0.211	.255 (-17%)	.320 (+5%)	.399 (avg)	.719 (+2%)	169.7
2011	WAS	NL	43	93	11	19	4	1	3	12	2	10	31	0.204	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-7%)	.399 (-8%)	.719 (-8%)	169.7
2012	OAK	AL	99	279	46	73	10	0	18	47	3	44	104	0.262	.254 (+3%)	.318 (+18%)	.405 (+21%)	.724 (+20%)	1217.4
2013	BOS	AL	116	312	49	77	17	0	13	52	1	43	89	0.247	.253 (-3%)	.317 (+8%)	.396 (+8%)	.714 (+8%)	553.1
2014	BOS	AL	78	209	22	49	7	0	6	32	0	26	70	0.234	.251 (-7%)	.313 (+5%)	.386 (-8%)	.700 (-2%)	-20.3
2014	OAK	AL	34	64	6	15	1	0	0	5	0	9	18	0.234	.251 (-7%)	.313 (+2%)	.386 (-35%)	.700 (-19%)	-20.3
2015	ATL	NL	83	195	27	43	7	0	7	22	1	28	67	0.221	.254 (-13%)	.316 (+2%)	.404 (-10%)	.721 (-5%)	-88.2
2015	KCR	AL	12	30	2	5	2	0	0	4	0	3	14	0.167	—	—	—	—	-88.2

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	1	0	1	18.00	0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 354.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2015	ATL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	0	1	18.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	49	8	7	2	0	1	5	5	15	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2014	ALWC	OAK	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2013	ALCS	BOS	5	16	3	3	1	0	0	0	7	0.188
2013	ALDS1	BOS	4	9	3	2	1	0	2	2	1	0.222
2013	WS	BOS	6	17	2	2	0	1	3	3	4	0.118
2012	ALDS2	OAK	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2010	NLDS1	CIN	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	730	607	1050	36	19	7
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	TBA	OF	50	48	98	7	4	1
2006	TBA	OF	8	8	19	0	0	0
2007	TBA	OF	57	50	95	5	0	2
2008	TBA	OF	30	21	38	0	1	0
2009	CIN	OF	70	66	103	5	1	1
2010	CIN	OF	129	126	197	6	4	1
2011	CIN	OF	54	51	81	1	1	0
2011	WAS	OF	30	22	46	0	1	0
2012	OAK	OF	42	28	65	1	2	0
2013	BOS	OF	101	67	119	5	1	2
2014	BOS	OF	75	53	97	2	3	0
2014	OAK	OF	19	14	25	0	1	0
2015	ATL	OF	59	47	64	4	0	0
2015	ATL	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2015	KCA	OF	6	6	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Left Field	568
Right Field	168
Designated Hitter	349

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	ATL	NL	$4,000,000
2014	BOS	AL	$5,000,000
2013	BOS	AL	$5,000,000
2012	OAK	AL	$1,000,000
2011	CIN	NL	$1,750,000
2010	CIN	NL	$800,000
2008	TBA	AL	$1,275,000
2007	TBA	AL	$407,800
2006	TBA	AL	$355,800
Total Career Earnings			$19,588,600