Jed Hansen

Born: 8/19/1972 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-07-29 | Final Game: 1999-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jed Ramon Hansen

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Biography

Jed Hansen, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Hansen appeared in 87 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. He recorded 45 hits and demonstrated power with 4 home runs, while contributing 19 RBIs to his teams. His batting average of .256 reflected a solid performance during an era that saw a mix of offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. Hansen's playing style was marked by versatility, as he was capable of filling various positions on the diamond. He also displayed speed on the base paths, accumulating 3 stolen bases during his tenure in the league. Although his career was relatively short, Hansen left an impression through his dedication and contributions to the teams he played for. His journey through the late 1990s, a time marked by a burgeoning emphasis on offensive production, positioned him within a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	176	27	45	7	1	4	19	3	23	64	0.256	0.342	0.375	0.717	-130.1

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1997	KCR	AL	34	94	11	29	6	1	1	14	3	13	29	0.309	.266 (+16%)	.336 (+17%)	.419 (+2%)	.756 (+8%)	174.4
1998	KCR	AL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	KCR	AL	49	79	16	16	1	0	3	5	0	10	32	0.203	.271 (-25%)	.344 (-16%)	.433 (-24%)	.778 (-21%)	-304.5