J. J. Hardy, baseball player, 188 home runs, 2005-2017

J. J. Hardy

Born: 8/19/1982 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-04-04 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Jerry Hardy

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Biography

J. J. Hardy, born in 1982, was a prominent infielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 until his retirement on October 1, 2017. Known for his solid defensive skills and power-hitting capabilities, Hardy appeared in 1,561 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 1,488 hits, including 188 home runs, and drove in 688 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .256. While he was not known for his speed, Hardy successfully stole 8 bases over his time in the league, showcasing his all-around game. Hardy was selected as an All-Star twice, earning recognition for his contributions on both sides of the ball. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by evolving player roles and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. Hardy's consistent performance at shortstop, coupled with his ability to deliver clutch hits, made him a valuable asset for teams such as the Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, and Baltimore Orioles. His legacy includes not only his personal achievements but also the impact he had on the teams he played for, helping to shape competitive rosters during his tenure in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1561 5805 718 1488 291 14 188 688 8 411 960 0.256 0.305 0.408 0.714 -3729.5

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.736 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
2005 MIL NL 124 372 46 92 22 1 9 50 0 44 48 0.247 .264 (-6%) .330 (-1%) .418 (-8%) .749 (-5%) -333.1
2006 MIL NL 35 128 13 31 5 0 5 14 1 10 23 0.242 .269 (-10%) .336 (-12%) .431 (-8%) .768 (-10%) -238.6
2007 MIL NL 151 592 89 164 30 1 26 80 2 40 73 0.277 .268 (+3%) .335 (-4%) .422 (+9%) .758 (+4%) 367.3
2008 MIL NL 146 569 78 161 31 4 24 74 2 52 98 0.283 .263 (+7%) .333 (+3%) .416 (+15%) .749 (+10%) 1069.5
2009 MIL NL 115 414 53 95 16 2 11 47 0 43 85 0.229 .262 (-13%) .332 (-9%) .417 (-14%) .750 (-12%) -1031.0
2010 MIN AL 101 340 44 91 19 3 6 38 1 28 54 0.268 .257 (+4%) .325 (-2%) .402 (-2%) .728 (-2%) -181.9
2011 BAL AL 129 527 76 142 27 0 30 80 0 31 92 0.269 .255 (+6%) .320 (-3%) .399 (+23%) .719 (+11%) 971.0
2012 BAL AL 158 663 85 158 30 2 22 68 0 38 106 0.238 .254 (-6%) .318 (-12%) .405 (-4%) .724 (-7%) -1116.1
2013 BAL AL 159 601 66 158 27 0 25 76 2 38 73 0.263 .253 (+4%) .317 (-4%) .396 (+9%) .714 (+3%) 303.3
2014 BAL AL 141 529 56 142 28 0 9 52 0 29 104 0.268 .251 (+7%) .313 (-1%) .386 (-4%) .700 (-3%) -307.5
2015 BAL AL 114 411 45 90 14 0 8 37 0 20 88 0.219 .254 (-14%) .316 (-20%) .404 (-23%) .721 (-22%) -1773.5
2016 BAL AL 115 405 43 109 29 0 9 48 0 26 68 0.269 .255 (+5%) .321 (-4%) .417 (-2%) .738 (-3%) -341.6
2017 BAL AL 73 254 24 55 13 1 4 24 0 12 48 0.217 .254 (-15%) .324 (-22%) .425 (-24%) .750 (-23%) -1117.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 80 6 18 5 0 1 7 6 14 0.225

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALWC BAL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2014 ALCS BAL 4 15 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 4 0.200
2014 ALDS2 BAL 3 10 3 3 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.300
2012 ALDS1 BAL 5 22 0 3 2 0 0 1 1 4 0.136
2012 ALWC BAL 1 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.400
2010 ALDS2 MIN 3 10 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.100
2008 NLDS2 MIL 4 14 2 6 1 0 0 2 2 0 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 1544 1510 2089 4340 110 953

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 MIL SS 119 104 133 259 10 52
2006 MIL SS 32 29 51 91 2 25
2007 MIL SS 149 145 168 397 13 83
2008 MIL SS 145 143 202 430 15 86
2009 MIL SS 112 110 146 318 8 61
2010 MIN SS 100 95 150 289 11 62
2011 BAL SS 129 129 211 403 6 79
2012 BAL SS 158 158 244 529 6 113
2013 BAL SS 159 159 230 403 12 108
2014 BAL SS 141 141 187 394 13 99
2015 BAL SS 114 112 141 301 3 57
2016 BAL SS 115 115 140 326 6 80
2017 BAL SS 71 70 86 200 5 48

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1544

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Gold Glove SS
2013 Gold Glove SS
2013 Silver Slugger SS
2012 Gold Glove SS
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-08-14
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-07-05

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BAL AL $12,209,424
2015 BAL AL $11,500,000
2014 BAL AL $7,000,000
2013 BAL AL $7,416,667
2012 BAL AL $7,416,666
2011 BAL AL $5,850,000
2010 MIN AL $5,100,000
2009 MIL NL $4,650,000
2008 MIL NL $2,650,000
2007 MIL NL $400,000
2006 MIL NL $355,000
2005 MIL NL $316,000
Total Career Earnings $64,863,757