Jason Michaels

Born: 5/4/1976 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-06 | Final Game: 2011-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jason Drew Michaels

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Biography

Jason Michaels was a professional baseball player born in 1976, whose career spanned from 2001 to 2011. Known for his versatility as a position player, Michaels appeared in 1,031 games over his decade-long career. He carved out a niche as a reliable outfielder and designated hitter, showcasing a solid batting average of .263 while accumulating 613 hits, including 59 home runs and 299 RBIs. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, which included the Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Michaels played during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of advanced analytics and an increased emphasis on power hitting. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 22 bases throughout his career, which added an extra dimension to his game. Although he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and dedication to the sport left an indelible mark on the teams he represented, exemplifying the hard-working ethos typical of many players from his generation. His contributions to baseball are remembered by fans and players alike, reflecting a career characterized by perseverance and skill.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1031	2332	332	613	140	10	59	299	22	243	496	0.263	0.335	0.407	0.742	-462.7

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — near 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
2001	PHI	NL	6	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	PHI	NL	81	105	16	28	10	3	2	11	1	13	33	0.267	.261 (+2%)	.331 (+5%)	.416 (+14%)	.747 (+10%)	165.3
2003	PHI	NL	76	109	20	36	11	0	5	17	0	15	22	0.330	.264 (+25%)	.332 (+25%)	.422 (+35%)	.754 (+31%)	661.0
2004	PHI	NL	115	299	44	82	12	0	10	40	2	42	80	0.274	.266 (+3%)	.335 (+9%)	.427 (-3%)	.762 (+2%)	238.3
2005	PHI	NL	105	289	54	88	16	2	4	31	3	44	45	0.304	.264 (+15%)	.330 (+21%)	.418 (-1%)	.749 (+9%)	670.0
2006	CLE	AL	123	494	77	132	32	1	9	55	9	43	101	0.267	.269 (-1%)	.336 (-3%)	.431 (-10%)	.768 (-7%)	-706.9
2007	CLE	AL	105	267	43	72	11	1	7	39	3	20	50	0.270	.268 (+1%)	.335 (-3%)	.422 (-6%)	.758 (-5%)	-268.5
2008	CLE	AL	21	58	3	12	4	0	0	9	1	4	13	0.207	.263 (-22%)	.333 (-23%)	.416 (-34%)	.749 (-29%)	-317.4
2008	PIT	NL	102	228	25	52	9	1	8	44	1	23	52	0.228	.263 (-14%)	.333 (-10%)	.416 (-8%)	.749 (-9%)	-317.4
2009	HOU	NL	102	135	17	32	12	1	4	16	1	16	38	0.237	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-3%)	.417 (+3%)	.750 (avg)	-4.9
2010	HOU	NL	106	186	23	47	14	1	8	26	0	12	29	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.325 (-5%)	.402 (+16%)	.728 (+7%)	188.4
2011	HOU	NL	89	156	10	31	9	0	2	10	1	11	31	0.199	.255 (-22%)	.320 (-20%)	.399 (-26%)	.719 (-23%)	-678.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2007	ALCS	CLE	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2007	ALDS2	CLE	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	2	0
OF	675	478	1102	34	13	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2002	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	2	0
2002	PHI	OF	26	10	22	2	0	0
2003	PHI	OF	38	14	37	3	1	0
2004	PHI	OF	78	68	166	5	3	2
2005	PHI	OF	91	68	185	8	2	2
2006	CLE	OF	118	116	216	6	2	2
2007	CLE	OF	101	65	147	4	1	0
2008	CLE	OF	20	16	38	3	1	0
2008	PIT	OF	61	44	124	1	3	0
2009	HOU	OF	45	18	52	0	0	0
2010	HOU	OF	55	30	56	1	0	0
2011	HOU	OF	41	29	59	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Left Field	414
Center Field	172
Right Field	139
Designated Hitter	9

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2004	This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year	MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2011	HOU	NL	$900,000
2010	HOU	NL	$800,000
2009	HOU	NL	$750,000
2008	CLE	AL	$2,200,000
2007	CLE	AL	$2,050,000
2006	CLE	AL	$1,500,000
2005	PHI	NL	$825,000
2004	PHI	NL	$335,000
2003	PHI	NL	$305,000
Total Career Earnings			$9,665,000