Jarrod Saltalamacchia, baseball player, 110 home runs, 2007-2018

Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Born: 5/2/1985 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-05-02 | Final Game: 2018-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia

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Biography

Jarrod Saltalamacchia was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions as a catcher and first baseman during his career, which spanned from 2007 to 2018. Born in 1985, Saltalamacchia played a total of 895 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his power-hitting ability with 110 home runs and 381 RBIs. His career batting average was .232, and he recorded 662 hits along with 5 stolen bases. Saltalamacchia was known for his strong arm behind the plate and his ability to handle a pitching staff, contributing to the success of various teams throughout his tenure. Saltalamacchia's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by shifts in player development and the emphasis on offensive production. He played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and Miami Marlins, among others. Notably, he was part of the Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series in 2013, a crowning achievement that highlighted his role in a successful postseason run. As a player, Saltalamacchia left a mark on the game, especially in an era that increasingly valued power-hitting catchers, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
895 2852 377 662 161 6 110 381 5 304 984 0.232 0.306 0.408 0.715 -308.4

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.732 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
2007 ATL NL 47 141 11 40 6 0 4 12 0 10 28 0.284 .268 (+6%) .335 (-1%) .422 (-3%) .758 (-2%) -43.3
2007 TEX AL 46 167 28 42 7 1 7 21 0 9 47 0.251 .268 (-6%) .335 (-14%) .422 (+2%) .758 (-5%) -43.3
2008 TEX AL 61 198 27 50 13 0 3 26 0 31 74 0.253 .263 (-4%) .333 (+6%) .416 (-13%) .749 (-4%) -87.2
2009 TEX AL 84 283 34 66 12 0 9 34 0 22 97 0.233 .262 (-11%) .332 (-13%) .417 (-11%) .750 (-12%) -663.8
2010 TEX AL 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2010 BOS AL 10 19 2 3 3 0 0 1 0 6 4 0.158 — — — — 0.0
2011 BOS AL 103 358 52 84 23 3 16 56 1 24 119 0.235 .255 (-8%) .320 (-10%) .399 (+13%) .719 (+2%) 39.6
2012 BOS AL 121 405 55 90 17 1 25 59 0 38 139 0.222 .254 (-13%) .318 (-10%) .405 (+12%) .724 (+2%) 78.0
2013 BOS AL 121 425 68 116 40 0 14 65 4 43 139 0.273 .253 (+8%) .317 (+7%) .396 (+18%) .714 (+13%) 984.7
2014 MIA NL 114 373 43 82 20 0 11 44 0 55 143 0.220 .251 (-12%) .313 (+2%) .386 (-6%) .700 (-3%) -89.3
2015 MIA NL 9 29 3 2 1 0 1 1 0 4 12 0.069 — — — — 0.0
2015 AZ NL 70 171 23 43 14 0 8 23 0 19 57 0.251 .254 (-1%) .316 (+5%) .404 (+17%) .721 (+12%) 0.0
2016 DET AL 92 246 30 42 5 1 12 38 0 41 104 0.171 .255 (-33%) .321 (-12%) .417 (-17%) .738 (-15%) -696.8
2017 TOR AL 10 25 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0.040 — — — — 0.0
2018 DET AL 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 32 1 6 1 0 0 5 3 19 0.188

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 ALCS BOS 5 16 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 8 0.188
2013 ALDS1 BOS 3 10 1 3 1 0 0 3 1 7 0.300
2013 WS BOS 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 56 43 379 24 14 33
C 745 698 5049 295 60 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 ATL 1B 14 11 96 9 2 7
2007 ATL C 25 20 138 12 1 3
2007 TEX 1B 24 24 204 12 9 21
2007 TEX C 22 22 127 5 2 1
2008 TEX C 54 52 345 17 9 6
2009 TEX C 83 82 502 28 7 4
2010 TEX C 1 1 8 0 0 0
2010 BOS 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2010 BOS C 6 5 38 2 1 0
2011 BOS C 101 96 678 56 6 3
2012 BOS 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2012 BOS C 104 95 715 41 7 3
2013 BOS C 119 111 908 46 6 4
2014 MIA C 107 103 741 45 15 6
2015 MIA C 9 8 54 6 2 1
2015 ARI 1B 4 1 14 0 0 1
2015 ARI C 38 36 272 18 1 0
2016 DET 1B 11 6 53 3 2 4
2016 DET C 68 61 471 19 3 3
2017 TOR C 7 6 52 0 0 0
2018 DET 1B 1 1 11 0 1 0
2018 DET C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 745
First Base 56
Designated Hitter 32

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 DET AL $507,500
2014 MIA NL $6,000,000
2013 BOS AL $4,500,000
2012 BOS AL $2,500,000
2011 BOS AL $750,000
2010 TEX AL $418,580
2009 TEX AL $410,890
Total Career Earnings $15,086,970