Jeff Salazar, baseball player, 2006-2009

Jeff Salazar

Born: 11/24/1980 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-07 | Final Game: 2009-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Dewan Salazar

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Biography

Jeff Salazar, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who had a brief yet impactful career in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. Primarily a position player, Salazar played in a total of 168 games, where he showcased his talents with a batting average of .232. Over his career, he recorded 69 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 31 runs. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 5 bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Salazar made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was witnessing the emergence of new talent and strategies that emphasized speed and versatility. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Salazar's contributions to his teams were significant during his tenure in the league. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the tenacity and determination required to succeed at the highest levels of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 298 44 69 15 4 4 31 5 44 83 0.232 0.335 0.349 0.684 -143.2

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

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

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
2006 COL NL 19 53 13 15 4 0 1 8 2 11 16 0.283 .269 (+5%) .336 (+22%) .431 (-4%) .768 (+7%) 108.1
2007 AZ NL 38 94 13 26 6 1 1 10 2 9 19 0.277 .268 (+3%) .335 (+1%) .422 (-7%) .758 (-3%) -49.1
2008 AZ NL 90 128 17 27 5 3 2 12 0 21 41 0.211 .263 (-20%) .333 (-1%) .416 (-17%) .749 (-10%) -202.1
2009 PIT NL 21 23 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 7 0.043 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.100

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLCS ARI 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143
2007 NLDS1 ARI 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 95 60 120 7 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 COL OF 14 13 25 0 0 0
2007 ARI OF 30 22 52 3 0 1
2008 ARI OF 47 24 36 3 0 0
2009 PIT OF 4 1 7 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 34
Center Field 21
Right Field 47

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 ARI NL $393,000
Total Career Earnings $393,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Connors State College Warner OK 2000, 2001
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 2002