Jordan Schafer, baseball player, 2009-2015

Jordan Schafer

Born: 9/4/1986 in Hammond, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-04-05 | Final Game: 2015-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jordan James Schafer

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Biography

Jordan Schafer, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2009 to 2015. Primarily recognized as a position player, Schafer played a total of 463 games in Major League Baseball (MLB), where he showcased his speed and defensive skills. Over the course of his career, he amassed 295 hits, 12 home runs, and 85 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .228. Notably, he demonstrated exceptional base-running ability, stealing 103 bases, which contributed to his reputation as a dynamic player on the field. Schafer made his MLB debut during a time when the game was witnessing a mix of emerging young talent and established stars. His athleticism and versatility allowed him to play various outfield positions, where he often utilized his speed to cover ground and make impactful plays. Though his offensive statistics may not reflect the success of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a base stealer and defensive asset were significant during his tenure. After his retirement in 2015, Schafer left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the spirit of tenacity and agility that defined an era of baseball focused on speed and athleticism.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
463 1292 171 295 48 9 12 85 103 145 383 0.228 0.308 0.307 0.615 -3057.1

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
2009 ATL NL 50 167 18 34 8 0 2 8 2 27 63 0.204 .262 (-22%) .332 (-6%) .417 (-31%) .750 (-20%) -549.7
2011 ATL NL 52 196 32 47 6 3 1 7 15 18 42 0.240 .255 (-6%) .320 (-4%) .399 (-21%) .719 (-13%) -426.0
2011 HOU NL 30 106 14 26 4 0 1 6 7 10 28 0.245 .255 (-4%) .320 (-2%) .399 (-22%) .719 (-13%) -426.0
2012 HOU NL 106 313 40 66 10 2 4 23 27 36 106 0.211 .254 (-17%) .318 (-7%) .405 (-27%) .724 (-18%) -1004.0
2013 ATL NL 94 231 32 57 8 3 3 21 22 29 73 0.247 .253 (-3%) .317 (+4%) .396 (-13%) .714 (-5%) -149.8
2014 ATL NL 63 80 9 13 4 0 0 2 15 10 20 0.163 .251 (-35%) .313 (-19%) .386 (-45%) .700 (-33%) -436.9
2014 MIN AL 41 130 17 37 5 1 1 13 15 12 28 0.285 .251 (+13%) .313 (+10%) .386 (-6%) .700 (+1%) -436.9
2015 MIN AL 27 69 9 15 3 0 0 5 0 3 23 0.217 .254 (-15%) .316 (-21%) .404 (-36%) .721 (-29%) -331.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 NLDS2 ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 382 325 802 17 8 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 ATL OF 50 49 127 4 0 1
2011 ATL OF 51 47 125 1 2 1
2011 HOU OF 28 25 66 0 0 0
2012 HOU OF 87 82 178 4 2 1
2013 ATL OF 68 51 126 5 1 1
2014 ATL OF 30 13 42 0 0 0
2014 MIN OF 41 38 83 2 2 0
2015 MIN OF 27 20 55 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 65
Center Field 292
Right Field 35
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 MIN AL $1,550,000
2014 MIN AL $1,090,000
2013 ATL NL $512,500
2012 HOU NL $489,000
2010 ATL NL $402,500
2009 ATL NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $4,444,000