Ryan Jeffers, baseball player, 2020

Ryan Jeffers

Active Player

Born: 6/3/1997 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-08-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Ryan Michael Jeffers

Biography

Ryan Jeffers is a professional baseball player born in 1997, who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2020. As a position player, he currently plays for the Minnesota Twins, showcasing his skills as both a catcher and a versatile infielder. Over the course of his career, Jeffers has participated in 396 games, amassing 284 hits, including 59 home runs and 176 RBIs. Despite a batting average of .231, he has demonstrated the ability to contribute power to the lineup, making him a valuable asset for his team. Known for his strong defensive abilities behind the plate, Jeffers combines his keen understanding of the game with a powerful swing, making him a significant player in the current era of baseball, which emphasizes offensive production and the importance of catcher defense. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, Jeffers remains an integral part of the Twins' roster, looking to leave a lasting impact on the franchise and the game as a whole. With his ongoing career, he embodies the potential for growth and success in a league that values both tradition and innovation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
531 1692 217 407 85 5 70 235 7 174 478 0.241 0.324 0.421 0.744 1050.9

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 18 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 ALDS2 MIN 2 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286
2023 ALWC2 MIN 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000
2020 ALWC3 MIN 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 424 383 3386 142 21 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 424
Designated Hitter 81