Jeoff Long, baseball player, 1963-1964

Jeoff Long

Born: 10/9/1941 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-07-31 | Final Game: 1964-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jeoffrey Keith Long

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Biography

Jeoff Long was a professional baseball player born in 1941, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a position player from 1963 until his last game on September 23, 1964. Long's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the wake of the integration era and the growing popularity of the game in America. He appeared in a total of 56 games, primarily showcasing his skills with the bat. Throughout his brief MLB career, Long recorded 16 hits, which included one home run and nine runs batted in (RBIs), resulting in a batting average of .193. Despite the modest statistics, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the determination and competitive spirit that characterized many players of his time. Although he did not steal any bases, Long's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 83 5 16 1 0 1 9 0 10 34 0.193 0.284 0.241 0.525 2.9

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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
1963 STL NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1964 STL NL 28 43 5 10 1 0 1 4 0 6 18 0.233 — — — — 2.9
1964 CHW AL 23 35 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 4 15 0.143 — — — — 2.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 7 60 4 0 7
OF 9 8 9 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 SLN 1B 3 3 30 0 0 4
1964 SLN OF 4 4 5 0 1 0
1964 CHA 1B 5 4 30 4 0 3
1964 CHA OF 5 4 4 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8
Left Field 5
Right Field 4