Jerry Owens

Born: 2/16/1981 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-11 | Final Game: 2009-04-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jerry Lee Owens

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Biography

Jerry Owens was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2009. Born in 1981, Owens made his mark primarily as an outfielder known for his speed and defensive capabilities. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 129 games, where he recorded 103 hits and maintained a batting average of .262. His offensive contributions included 1 home run and 18 runs batted in, but it was his base-running prowess that stood out, as he successfully stole 36 bases. Owens played during a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on speed and agility, characteristics that defined his playing style. His ability to stretch singles into doubles and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite a relatively brief MLB career, Owens left an impression with his hustle on the field and his contributions during the mid-2000s, an era marked by a mix of traditional baseball skills and the increasing influence of analytics in player evaluation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
129	393	49	103	10	2	1	18	36	30	72	0.262	0.319	0.305	0.625	-1020.3

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
2006	CHW	AL	12	9	4	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	CHW	AL	93	356	44	95	9	2	1	17	32	27	63	0.267	.268 (avg)	.335 (-4%)	.422 (-26%)	.758 (-16%)	-1020.3
2008	CHW	AL	12	16	1	4	0	0	0	1	2	0	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CHW	AL	12	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0