Jose Jimenez, baseball player, 1998-2004

Jose Jimenez

Born: 7/7/1973 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1998-09-09 | Final Game: 2004-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Jose Jimenez, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 until his retirement in 2004. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen, finishing with a record of 24-44 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92. Jimenez was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 319 strikeouts and securing 110 saves throughout his time in the league. Jimenez's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a heightened offensive environment and evolving pitching strategies. His contributions on the mound were marked by his resilience and competitiveness, traits that endeared him to teammates and fans alike. While his win-loss record may not fully reflect his impact, Jimenez's role as a closer and middle reliever highlighted his importance in high-leverage situations, where he often delivered critical performances that helped his teams contend in tight games. His journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the dedication required to succeed in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 44 329 38 2 2 110 521.3 572 285 46 186 319 4.92 0

Career ERA 4.92 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1998 STL NL 3 0 4 3 0 0 0 21.3 22 7 8 12 2.95 4.43 (+33%) -
1999 STL NL 5 14 29 28 2 2 0 163.0 173 106 71 113 5.85 4.71 (-24%) -
2000 COL NL 5 2 72 0 0 0 24 70.7 63 25 28 44 3.18 4.77 (+33%) 1485.5
2001 COL NL 6 1 56 0 0 0 17 55.0 56 25 22 37 4.09 4.42 (+7%) 133.0
2002 COL NL 2 10 74 0 0 0 41 73.3 76 29 11 47 3.56 4.28 (+17%) 1459.4
2003 COL NL 2 10 63 7 0 0 20 101.7 137 59 32 45 5.22 4.40 (-19%) 615.1
2004 CLE AL 1 7 31 0 0 0 8 36.3 45 34 14 21 8.42 4.46 (-89%) -971.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
331 81 8 10 0 1 0 4 0 0 38 0.123 0.123 0.148 0.272 -681.7

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OBP .123 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 63.3% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.272 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 64.4% 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
1998 STL NL 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 STL NL 31 53 5 5 0 1 0 2 0 0 22 0.094 .271 (-65%) .344 (-73%) .433 (-70%) .778 (-71%) -681.7
2000 COL NL 72 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2001 COL NL 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 COL NL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 COL NL 63 17 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.176 — — — — 0.0
2004 CLE AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 329 38 39 94 7 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 SLN P 4 3 0 5 0 0
1999 SLN P 29 28 10 29 1 2
2000 COL P 72 0 5 8 2 1
2001 COL P 56 0 2 12 0 0
2002 COL P 74 0 11 15 1 2
2003 COL P 63 7 9 16 3 1
2004 CLE P 31 0 2 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 329

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-06-26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 CLE AL $1,025,000
2003 COL NL $3,600,000
2002 COL NL $1,937,500
2001 COL NL $345,000
2000 COL NL $245,000
1999 SLN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $7,352,500