J. R. House, baseball player, 2003-2008

J. R. House

Born: 11/11/1979 in Charleston, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-27 | Final Game: 2008-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: James Rodger House

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Biography

J. R. House was a professional baseball player born in 1979 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2003 until 2008. Primarily known as a position player, House's career encompassed a total of 32 games, during which he recorded 10 hits and hit 3 home runs, driving in 4 runs and finishing with a batting average of .167. Though his time in the big leagues was relatively brief, House was noted for his versatility and potential, reflecting the evolving nature of player roles during the mid-2000s. House's career unfolded in an era marked by significant changes in the game, from the infusion of younger talent to the increasing focus on power hitting. While he did not achieve widespread acclaim, his contributions during his time in the majors provided valuable experience and depth to the teams he played for. After his retirement on August 19, 2008, House remained involved in the baseball community, reflecting the lasting impact that even short careers can have on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 60 6 10 3 0 3 4 0 1 16 0.167 0.206 0.367 0.573 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OBP .206 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 24.5% 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
2003 PIT NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 5 9 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2006 HOU NL 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 19 38 5 8 2 0 3 3 0 1 11 0.211 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 10 0 0 0
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
C 15 8 58 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 PIT C 3 2 17 0 0 0
2006 HOU 1B 2 1 8 0 0 0
2006 HOU C 3 1 10 1 0 0
2007 BAL 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2007 BAL 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2007 BAL C 9 5 31 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 15
First Base 3
Third Base 2
Designated Hitter 5