Jason Middlebrook, baseball player, 2001-2003

Jason Middlebrook

Born: 6/26/1975 in Jackson, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-17 | Final Game: 2003-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jason Douglas Middlebrook

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Biography

Jason Middlebrook, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2003. Known for his versatility on the mound, Middlebrook played a significant role during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on offense and the evolution of pitching strategies. He made a mark as a reliable arm in the bullpen, contributing to his teams with a career record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33. Throughout his time in the majors, Middlebrook recorded a total of 55 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses. While he did not achieve any saves during his career, his presence was felt as he navigated the challenges of competing at the highest level. Middlebrook's journey through the league exemplified the experiences of many pitchers of his era, who balanced the pressures of performance with the evolving dynamics of the game. After his retirement on May 15, 2003, he left behind a legacy that reflects the dedication and resilience required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 24 8 0 0 0 77.7 75 46 8 36 55 5.33 0

Career ERA 5.33 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 22.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2001 SDP NL 2 1 4 3 0 0 0 19.3 18 11 10 10 5.12 4.42 (-16%) -
2002 SDP NL 1 3 12 2 0 0 0 35.3 31 20 15 28 5.09 4.28 (-19%) -
2002 NYN NL 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 16.0 13 7 7 14 3.94 4.28 (+8%) 377.6
2003 NYN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.0 13 8 4 3 10.29 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 18 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.167 0.211 0.167 0.377 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
2001 SDP NL 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2002 SDP NL 12 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2002 NYN NL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 NYN NL 5 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
P 24 8 1 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 SDN P 4 3 0 2 0 0
2002 SDN P 12 2 0 2 0 0
2002 NYN P 3 3 0 2 0 0
2003 NYN P 5 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 24

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1994, 1995, 1996