Reggie Jefferson, baseball player, 1991-1999

Reggie Jefferson

Born: 9/25/1968 in Tallahassee, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-18 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Reginald Jirod Jefferson

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Biography

Reggie Jefferson was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1999. Born in 1968, Jefferson played primarily as a position player, amassing a career total of 680 games. Throughout his time on the field, he recorded 637 hits, which contributed to an impressive batting average of .300. Jefferson was known for his solid offensive capabilities, evidenced by his 72 home runs and 300 RBIs, which showcased his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Jefferson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of power hitters and the increasing prevalence of home runs in the late 1990s. While he was not primarily known for speed, he did manage to steal 2 bases during his time in the league. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by consistency and a strong presence at the plate, making him a respected figure among his peers. Reggie Jefferson's career remains a reflection of the dynamic changes in baseball during the 1990s, highlighting the blend of traditional hitting skills and the emerging power game that characterized the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
680 2123 285 637 131 11 72 300 2 146 451 0.300 0.349 0.474 0.823 3598.4

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .474 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.823 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — +10.1% above 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
1991 CIN NL 5 7 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1991 CLE AL 26 101 10 20 3 0 2 12 0 3 22 0.198 .255 (-23%) .323 (-32%) .384 (-25%) .708 (-29%) 0.0
1992 CLE AL 24 89 8 30 6 2 1 6 0 1 17 0.337 .255 (+32%) .322 (+9%) .377 (+28%) .699 (+19%) 236.2
1993 CLE AL 113 366 35 91 11 2 10 34 1 28 78 0.249 .265 (-6%) .332 (-7%) .403 (-8%) .735 (-7%) -510.4
1994 SEA AL 63 162 24 53 11 0 8 32 0 17 32 0.327 .269 (+21%) .338 (+16%) .424 (+28%) .763 (+23%) 695.8
1995 BOS AL 46 121 21 35 8 0 5 26 0 9 24 0.289 .266 (+8%) .337 (-1%) .417 (+15%) .755 (+8%) 127.0
1996 BOS AL 122 386 67 134 30 4 19 74 0 25 89 0.347 .269 (+29%) .340 (+14%) .426 (+39%) .767 (+28%) 2074.1
1997 BOS AL 136 489 74 156 33 1 13 67 1 24 93 0.319 .266 (+20%) .336 (+6%) .419 (+12%) .756 (+10%) 904.8
1998 BOS AL 62 196 24 60 16 1 8 31 0 21 40 0.306 .266 (+15%) .335 (+12%) .420 (+24%) .755 (+18%) 662.2
1999 BOS AL 83 206 21 57 13 1 5 17 0 17 54 0.277 .271 (+2%) .344 (-2%) .433 (-3%) .778 (-2%) -93.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 ALDS1 BOS 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 115 95 861 87 13 87
OF 49 40 66 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CIN 1B 2 1 14 1 0 3
1991 CLE 1B 26 26 252 24 2 28
1992 CLE 1B 15 15 129 12 1 9
1993 CLE 1B 15 13 112 10 3 10
1994 SEA 1B 13 11 92 10 2 14
1994 SEA OF 2 2 3 0 0 0
1995 BOS 1B 7 3 26 4 0 4
1995 BOS OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
1996 BOS 1B 16 14 117 16 1 8
1996 BOS OF 45 37 61 1 2 0
1997 BOS 1B 12 8 74 5 2 9
1998 BOS 1B 7 4 37 4 2 2
1999 BOS 1B 2 0 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 115
Left Field 49
Designated Hitter 433

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-06-29

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 BOS AL $3,400,000
1998 BOS AL $3,200,000
1997 BOS AL $1,900,000
1996 BOS AL $695,000
1995 BOS AL $562,500
1994 SEA AL $240,000
1993 CLE AL $142,500
1992 CLE AL $120,000
1991 CIN NL $100,000
1990 CIN NL $102,500
Total Career Earnings $10,462,500