Jesse Jefferson

Born: 3/3/1949 in Midlothian, VA, USA

Died: 9/8/2011 in Midlothian, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-06-23 | Final Game: 1981-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Jesse Harrison Jefferson

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Biography

Jesse Jefferson, born in 1949, was a dedicated pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 until 1981. Over his career, he showcased his talent on the mound with a record of 39 wins and 81 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. Jefferson struck out a total of 522 batters and recorded 1 save, reflecting his ability to contribute to his team's pitching depth during the competitive landscape of the 1970s. Jefferson's playing style was marked by resilience and determination as he navigated the challenges of a pitching career in an era that was increasingly dominated by powerful hitters. His contributions were particularly notable during a time when the game was transitioning, with offenses becoming more explosive. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Jefferson's role as a reliable pitcher in the league helped shape the teams he played for and leave a lasting impression on the game. He retired in 1981, concluding a career that, while not filled with accolades, demonstrated the grit and tenacity that many pitchers embody.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
39	81	237	144	25	4	1	1085.7	1151	580	118	520	522	4.81	0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1973	BAL	AL	6	5	18	15	3	0	0	100.7	104	46	46	52	4.11	3.75 (-10%)	-2811.5
1974	BAL	AL	1	0	20	2	0	0	0	57.3	55	28	38	31	4.40	3.63 (-21%)	-451.6
1975	BAL	AL	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	7.7	5	2	8	4	2.35	—	0.0
1975	CHW	AL	5	9	22	21	1	0	0	107.7	100	61	94	67	5.10	3.71 (-37%)	-
1976	CHW	AL	2	5	19	9	0	0	0	62.3	86	59	42	30	8.52	3.51 (-142%)	-
1977	TOR	AL	9	17	33	33	8	0	0	217.0	224	104	83	114	4.31	4.00 (-8%)	-1292.2
1978	TOR	AL	7	16	31	30	9	2	0	211.7	214	103	86	97	4.38	3.69 (-19%)	-5314.7
1979	TOR	AL	2	10	34	10	2	0	1	116.0	150	71	45	43	5.51	4.00 (-38%)	-3959.7
1980	TOR	AL	4	13	29	18	2	2	0	121.7	130	74	52	53	5.47	3.84 (-42%)	-2036.0
1980	PIT	NL	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	6.7	3	1	2	4	1.35	—	0.0
1981	LAA	AL	2	4	26	5	0	0	0	77.0	80	31	24	27	3.62	3.58 (-1%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
237	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1973	BAL	AL	18	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	BAL	AL	20	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	BAL	AL	4	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	CHW	AL	22	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	CHW	AL	19	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1977	TOR	AL	33	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	TOR	AL	31	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1979	TOR	AL	34	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	TOR	AL	29	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	PIT	NL	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1981	LAA	AL	26	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	237	144	70	186	25	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	BAL	P	18	15	5	20	0	0
1974	BAL	P	20	2	3	9	1	1
1975	BAL	P	4	0	0	3	0	1
1975	CHA	P	22	21	5	18	4	1
1976	CHA	P	19	9	3	14	0	2
1977	TOR	P	33	33	12	38	8	2
1978	TOR	P	31	30	15	31	3	3
1979	TOR	P	34	10	10	22	4	1
1980	TOR	P	29	18	5	24	2	1
1980	PIT	P	1	1	1	1	0	0
1981	CAL	P	26	5	11	6	3	2