Jose Offerman, baseball player, 1990-2005

Jose Offerman

Born: 11/8/1968 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1990-08-19 | Final Game: 2005-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Jose Antonio Offerman

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Biography

Jose Offerman, born in 1968, was a notable professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 to 2005. As a versatile position player, Offerman played in a total of 1,651 games, amassing 1,551 hits throughout his career. He demonstrated a blend of power and speed, hitting 57 home runs and driving in 537 runs while maintaining a batting average of .273. Known for his agility on the bases, he also recorded 172 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in multiple ways. Offerman earned two All-Star selections during his career, reflecting his status as one of the prominent players of his era. He played during a time of transition in baseball, bridging the gap between the end of the steroid era and the increasing emphasis on athleticism and speed. His playing style was characterized by quick footwork and a strong bat, making him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. Offerman's contributions to the game extend beyond his statistics, as he remains a respected figure in baseball history for his tenacity and skill on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1651 5681 840 1551 252 72 57 537 172 772 914 0.273 0.360 0.373 0.732 -860.5

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.749 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
1990 LAD NL 29 58 7 9 0 0 1 7 1 4 14 0.155 .257 (-40%) .324 (-35%) .385 (-46%) .710 (-41%) -392.6
1991 LAD NL 52 113 10 22 2 0 0 3 3 25 32 0.195 .255 (-24%) .323 (+7%) .384 (-45%) .708 (-21%) -283.7
1992 LAD NL 149 534 67 139 20 8 1 30 23 57 98 0.260 .255 (+2%) .322 (+3%) .377 (-12%) .699 (-5%) -447.3
1993 LAD NL 158 590 77 159 21 6 1 62 30 71 75 0.269 .265 (+2%) .332 (+4%) .403 (-18%) .735 (-8%) -827.8
1994 LAD NL 72 243 27 51 8 4 1 25 2 38 38 0.210 .269 (-22%) .338 (-7%) .424 (-32%) .763 (-21%) -918.4
1995 LAD NL 119 429 69 123 14 6 4 33 2 69 67 0.287 .266 (+7%) .337 (+15%) .417 (-10%) .755 (+1%) 405.3
1996 KCR AL 151 561 85 170 33 8 5 47 24 74 98 0.303 .269 (+12%) .340 (+13%) .426 (-2%) .767 (+4%) 723.0
1997 KCR AL 106 424 59 126 23 6 2 39 9 41 64 0.297 .266 (+11%) .336 (+7%) .419 (-6%) .756 (avg) 29.0
1998 KCR AL 158 607 102 191 28 13 7 66 45 89 96 0.315 .266 (+18%) .335 (+20%) .420 (+4%) .755 (+11%) 1772.5
1999 BOS AL 149 586 107 172 37 11 8 69 18 96 79 0.294 .271 (+8%) .344 (+13%) .433 (avg) .778 (+6%) 962.9
2000 BOS AL 116 451 73 115 14 3 9 41 0 70 70 0.255 .270 (-6%) .344 (+3%) .437 (-18%) .782 (-9%) -646.4
2001 BOS AL 128 524 76 140 23 3 9 49 5 61 97 0.267 .263 (+1%) .332 (+3%) .426 (-12%) .758 (-6%) -501.8
2002 BOS AL 72 237 39 55 10 0 4 27 8 33 29 0.232 .261 (-11%) .331 (-2%) .416 (-22%) .747 (-13%) -518.1
2002 SEA AL 29 47 9 11 2 1 1 4 1 4 9 0.234 — — — — -518.1
2004 MIN AL 77 172 22 44 14 2 2 22 1 29 31 0.256 .266 (-4%) .335 (+8%) .427 (-8%) .762 (-1%) 42.3
2005 PHI NL 33 33 6 6 1 1 1 3 0 5 6 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2005 NYN NL 53 72 5 18 2 0 1 10 0 6 11 0.250 .264 (-5%) .330 (-4%) .418 (-24%) .749 (-15%) 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 45 8 18 1 1 1 9 8 3 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 ALDS2 MIN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000
1999 ALCS BOS 5 24 4 11 0 1 0 2 1 3 0.458
1999 ALDS1 BOS 5 18 4 7 1 0 1 6 7 0 0.389
1995 NLDS2 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 259 211 1907 186 17 193
2B 595 569 1094 1549 63 364
OF 9 7 16 0 1 0
SS 607 563 880 1605 149 327

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 LAN SS 27 13 30 40 4 5
1991 LAN SS 50 37 50 121 10 17
1992 LAN SS 149 146 208 398 42 74
1993 LAN SS 158 156 250 454 37 95
1994 LAN SS 72 68 123 195 11 45
1995 LAN SS 115 111 165 312 35 61
1996 KCA 1B 96 80 796 68 5 82
1996 KCA 2B 38 31 64 81 1 29
1996 KCA OF 1 1 6 0 0 0
1996 KCA SS 36 32 54 85 10 30
1997 KCA 2B 101 100 201 254 9 64
1998 KCA 2B 152 152 277 440 19 113
1999 BOS 1B 8 5 48 3 0 7
1999 BOS 2B 128 126 237 318 14 70
2000 BOS 1B 38 31 253 29 4 19
2000 BOS 2B 80 71 150 202 7 43
2001 BOS 1B 43 38 297 39 3 26
2001 BOS 2B 91 88 161 249 11 44
2002 BOS 1B 41 36 309 29 2 35
2002 BOS OF 2 2 2 0 1 0
2002 SEA 1B 11 7 56 8 0 3
2002 SEA 2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
2002 SEA OF 6 4 8 0 0 0
2004 MIN 1B 7 5 52 6 1 11
2004 MIN 2B 3 1 3 3 2 1
2005 PHI 1B 4 1 15 0 1 1
2005 NYN 1B 11 8 81 4 1 9
2005 NYN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 259
Second Base 595
Shortstop 607
Left Field 5
Center Field 1
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 100

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 PHI NL $500,000
2004 MIN AL $500,000
2002 BOS AL $6,750,000
2001 BOS AL $6,750,000
2000 BOS AL $5,750,000
1999 BOS AL $4,950,000
1998 KCA AL $2,000,000
1997 KCA AL $1,600,000
1996 KCA AL $1,100,000
1995 LAN NL $1,600,000
1994 LAN NL $515,000
1993 LAN NL $300,000
1992 LAN NL $135,000
1991 LAN NL $115,000
1990 LAN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $32,665,000