Jeff Newman

Born: 9/11/1948 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-06-30 | Final Game: 1984-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Lynn Newman

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Biography

Jeff Newman was a professional baseball player born in 1948, who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1976 until his retirement on September 7, 1984. Primarily recognized as a position player, Newman played in a total of 735 games throughout his career, where he demonstrated versatility and resilience on the field. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 475 hits, including 63 home runs, and accumulated 233 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .224, and he also contributed to his teams with 7 stolen bases. Newman’s career was highlighted by an All-Star selection, which underscored his abilities during an era characterized by powerful hitting and evolving player dynamics. His contributions were significant during a time when the game was experiencing shifts in playing style, and he became known for his gritty playing style and determination. Although his statistical output may not have placed him among the elite players of his time, Newman’s presence in the dugout and clubhouse was felt, as he played a role in the development and success of the teams he was a part of. His journey through the MLB remains a testament to the rigorous competition of the late 1970s and early 1980s, marking him as a memorable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
735	2123	189	475	85	4	63	233	7	116	369	0.224	0.264	0.357	0.620	-5640.7

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1976	OAK	AL	43	77	5	15	4	0	0	4	0	4	12	0.195	.255 (-24%)	.320 (-27%)	.360 (-32%)	.681 (-29%)	-375.4
1977	OAK	AL	94	162	17	36	9	0	4	15	2	4	24	0.222	.264 (-16%)	.329 (-26%)	.401 (-12%)	.730 (-18%)	-613.8
1978	OAK	AL	105	268	25	64	7	1	9	32	0	18	40	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.323 (-11%)	.378 (-1%)	.702 (-6%)	-324.1
1979	OAK	AL	143	516	53	119	17	2	22	71	2	27	88	0.231	.265 (-13%)	.329 (-19%)	.397 (avg)	.727 (-8%)	-1083.5
1980	OAK	AL	127	438	37	102	19	1	15	56	3	25	81	0.233	.264 (-12%)	.326 (-16%)	.387 (-1%)	.714 (-8%)	-836.5
1981	OAK	AL	68	216	17	50	12	0	3	15	0	9	28	0.231	.255 (-9%)	.320 (-19%)	.368 (-11%)	.688 (-15%)	-603.8
1982	OAK	AL	72	251	19	50	11	0	6	30	0	14	49	0.199	.261 (-24%)	.324 (-26%)	.388 (-19%)	.712 (-22%)	-1053.7
1983	BOS	AL	59	132	11	25	4	0	3	7	0	10	31	0.189	.260 (-27%)	.324 (-21%)	.389 (-26%)	.714 (-24%)	-555.3
1984	BOS	AL	24	63	5	14	2	0	1	3	0	5	16	0.222	.259 (-14%)	.322 (-15%)	.384 (-22%)	.707 (-18%)	-194.6

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1977	OAK	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	ALCS	OAK	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000
1981	AWDIV	OAK	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	175	147	1181	93	22	87
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	10	7	6	12	1	2
C	513	396	2011	222	44	26
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1976	OAK	C	43	26	140	18	3	1
1977	OAK	C	94	42	251	36	9	5
1977	OAK	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1978	OAK	1B	36	19	177	14	4	17
1978	OAK	C	61	47	222	27	8	3
1979	OAK	1B	46	42	350	30	7	29
1979	OAK	3B	7	6	2	12	1	2
1979	OAK	C	81	79	378	53	10	7
1980	OAK	1B	60	55	446	35	9	28
1980	OAK	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1980	OAK	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1980	OAK	C	55	53	229	19	6	0
1981	OAK	1B	30	28	185	13	1	12
1981	OAK	C	37	33	182	15	1	2
1982	OAK	1B	3	3	23	1	1	1
1982	OAK	3B	1	1	4	0	0	0
1982	OAK	C	67	65	320	27	4	5
1983	BOS	C	51	33	171	19	2	3
1984	BOS	C	24	18	118	8	1	0