A. J. Jimenez, baseball player, 2017-2017

A. J. Jimenez

Born: 5/1/1990 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2017-09-06 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Antonio Jamil Jimenez

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Biography

A. J. Jimenez, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 2017 season. Primarily a position player, Jimenez's career spanned from September 6, 2017, to October 1, 2017, during which he played in 7 games. His major league tenure was characterized by limited opportunities at the plate, as he accumulated just 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .083. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs and finishing with 0 stolen bases, Jimenez's journey to the majors was notable for its perseverance and dedication. Jimenez's time in the big leagues came during an era marked by a blend of traditional baseball skills and the increasing impact of advanced analytics. Though his major league statistics may not reflect a long-lasting career, they represent the ambition and hard work of a player striving to leave his mark in professional baseball. His story is emblematic of many athletes who reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment, reminding fans of the competitive nature of baseball and the challenges faced by those who aspire to succeed at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 77.8% 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
2017 TEX AL 7 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 5 1 16 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 TEX C 5 1 16 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5
Designated Hitter 1