Ryan Jorgensen, baseball player, 2005-2008

Ryan Jorgensen

Born: 5/4/1979 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-08-08 | Final Game: 2008-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Ryan Wayne Jorgensen

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Biography

Ryan Jorgensen was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008. Primarily known as a position player, Jorgensen's MLB career was brief, spanning just 10 games. Despite limited playing time, he made a notable impact during his tenure, recording 3 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 6 runs, which showcased his potential power at the plate. Jorgensen's career unfolded during a period characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, as the sport was evolving in terms of player training and offensive strategies. His batting average finished at 0.15, reflecting the challenges he faced in adapting to the competitive nature of the league. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Jorgensen's journey through baseball serves as a testament to the perseverance required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 20 3 3 0 0 2 6 0 0 8 0.150 0.150 0.450 0.600 0.0

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .150 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
2005 MIA NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CIN NL 4 15 3 3 0 0 2 6 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIN AL 2 1 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
C 9 5 37 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 FLO C 3 1 7 0 0 0
2007 CIN C 4 4 29 1 1 0
2008 MIN C 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 2000
San Jacinto College - North Campus Houston TX 1998, 1999