Marcus Jensen, baseball player, 1996-2002

Marcus Jensen

Born: 12/14/1972 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-14 | Final Game: 2002-06-23

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Marcus Christian Jensen

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Biography

Marcus Jensen, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1996 until 2002. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 145 games, primarily contributing to his teams as a utility player. Jensen was known for his versatility on the field, although his offensive statistics reflected a struggle at the plate. He recorded a batting average of .184, with 63 hits, 6 home runs, and 29 RBIs during his time in Major League Baseball. Jensen's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rising emphasis on offensive power and the emergence of advanced analytics. Although he did not achieve standout batting numbers, his resilience and ability to fill various roles on the roster made him a valuable asset to his teams. His journey through the majors serves as a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball, despite the challenges faced along the way.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 343 33 63 16 1 6 29 0 50 106 0.184 0.287 0.289 0.575 -906.2

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1996 SFG NL 9 19 4 4 1 0 0 4 0 8 7 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1997 SFG NL 30 74 5 11 2 0 1 3 0 7 23 0.149 .266 (-44%) .336 (-34%) .419 (-48%) .756 (-42%) -543.6
1997 DET AL 8 11 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.182 — — — — -543.6
1998 MIL NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 STL NL 16 34 5 8 5 0 1 1 0 6 12 0.235 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIN AL 52 139 16 29 7 1 3 14 0 24 36 0.209 .270 (-23%) .344 (-6%) .437 (-23%) .782 (-15%) -362.6
2001 BOS AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 11 25 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.160 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIL NL 16 35 2 4 0 0 1 4 0 4 11 0.114 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 134 92 622 51 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 SFN C 7 6 37 5 2 1
1997 SFN C 28 19 106 10 2 1
1997 DET C 8 3 26 1 1 0
1998 MIL C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1999 SLN C 14 10 71 9 1 1
2000 MIN C 49 37 261 13 2 3
2001 BOS C 1 1 12 1 0 0
2001 TEX C 11 6 35 3 0 0
2002 MIL C 15 10 73 9 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 134
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 MIN AL $285,000
1997 SFN NL $151,500
Total Career Earnings $436,500