Jason Maxwell, baseball player, 1998-2001

Jason Maxwell

Born: 3/26/1972 in Lewisburg, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-01 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jason Ramond Maxwell

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Biography

Jason Maxwell, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1998 to 2001. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the increasing influence of power hitting and offensive strategies. Over his career, Maxwell participated in a total of 110 games, where he recorded 41 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 23 runs, finishing with a batting average of .225. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 4 bases throughout his time in the league. Maxwell's career unfolded during an era when baseball was experiencing significant changes, both in terms of player performance and fan engagement. While he may not have reached the heights of superstardom, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the gritty determination of many players who played vital roles behind the scenes. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players take within the sport, and his resilience in the face of competition highlights the dedication required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 182 20 41 10 0 3 23 4 18 57 0.225 0.294 0.330 0.624 -732.7

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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 CHC NL 7 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIN AL 64 111 14 27 6 0 1 11 2 9 32 0.243 .270 (-10%) .344 (-13%) .437 (-26%) .782 (-20%) -456.8
2001 MIN AL 39 68 4 13 4 0 1 10 2 9 23 0.191 .263 (-28%) .332 (-14%) .426 (-31%) .758 (-24%) -276.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 40 19 32 79 3 13
3B 30 22 13 41 2 5
OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
SS 17 8 10 27 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 CHN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2000 MIN 2B 30 13 28 61 3 13
2000 MIN 3B 19 14 5 24 2 4
2000 MIN OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
2000 MIN SS 5 2 2 10 1 1
2001 MIN 2B 9 6 4 17 0 0
2001 MIN 3B 11 8 8 17 0 1
2001 MIN SS 12 6 8 17 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 40
Third Base 30
Shortstop 17
Center Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 MIN AL $215,000
2000 MIN AL $202,000
Total Career Earnings $417,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro TN 1991, 1992, 1993