Terrence Long

Born: 2/29/1976 in Montgomery, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-14 | Final Game: 2006-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Terrence Deon Long

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Biography

Terrence Long was a professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2006. Born in 1976, Long made his mark on the game during a period characterized by offensive prowess and the increasing importance of power hitting. Throughout his career, he appeared in 890 games, amassing 824 hits, 69 home runs, and 376 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .269. His combination of speed and power was evident in his 27 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game on multiple fronts. Long's career began with a strong rookie season in 1999, earning him recognition as the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie. Known for his solid defensive skills and consistent hitting, he played for several teams, including the Oakland Athletics and the New York Mets. As a player who navigated the transition from the late 1990s into the early 2000s, Long contributed to a dynamic era in baseball marked by both thrilling offensive displays and evolving player strategies. His contributions on the field left a lasting impression, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
890	3068	428	824	166	21	69	376	27	227	460	0.269	0.318	0.404	0.722	-3243.9

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1999	NYN	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	OAK	AL	138	584	104	168	34	4	18	80	5	43	77	0.288	.270 (+6%)	.344 (-3%)	.437 (+3%)	.782 (+1%)	-2.6
2001	OAK	AL	162	629	90	178	37	4	12	85	9	52	103	0.283	.263 (+7%)	.332 (+1%)	.426 (-3%)	.758 (-2%)	-259.9
2002	OAK	AL	162	587	71	141	32	4	16	67	3	48	96	0.240	.261 (-8%)	.331 (-10%)	.416 (-6%)	.747 (-8%)	-1093.1
2003	OAK	AL	140	486	64	119	22	2	14	61	4	31	67	0.245	.264 (-7%)	.332 (-12%)	.422 (-9%)	.754 (-10%)	-1093.8
2004	SDP	NL	136	288	31	85	19	4	3	28	3	19	51	0.295	.266 (+11%)	.335 (avg)	.427 (-2%)	.762 (-1%)	-138.7
2005	KCR	AL	137	455	62	127	21	3	6	53	3	30	56	0.279	.264 (+6%)	.330 (-3%)	.418 (-10%)	.749 (-7%)	-655.8
2006	NYY	AL	12	36	6	6	1	0	0	2	0	4	8	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	63	6	15	3	0	4	5	6	9	0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2003	ALDS2	OAK	4	8	0	2	0	0	0	1	3	0.250
2002	ALDS2	OAK	5	18	1	3	0	1	1	1	2	0.167
2001	ALDS2	OAK	5	18	3	7	3	2	3	1	2	0.389
2000	ALDS1	OAK	5	19	2	3	0	1	1	3	2	0.158

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	816	748	1646	30	35	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	OAK	OF	137	131	328	2	10	1
2001	OAK	OF	162	158	332	5	7	3
2002	OAK	OF	162	158	382	5	8	1
2003	OAK	OF	137	124	239	3	4	0
2004	SDN	OF	87	56	140	2	2	0
2005	KCA	OF	121	113	203	12	3	0
2006	NYA	OF	10	8	22	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	303
Center Field	409
Right Field	135
Designated Hitter	7

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2000	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	KCA	AL	$4,875,000
2004	SDN	NL	$3,575,000
2003	OAK	AL	$2,175,000
2002	OAK	AL	$675,000
2001	OAK	AL	$240,750
Total Career Earnings			$11,540,750

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2000	Rookie of the Year	AL	2nd	83.0	140	7