Jake Smolinski

Born: 2/9/1989 in Rockford, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-07-07 | Final Game: 2018-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Jacob Michael Smolinski

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Biography

Jake Smolinski, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2014 to 2018. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 235 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield. Smolinski recorded a total of 143 hits, including 16 home runs, and accumulated 67 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .235. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his speed, tallying 3 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Smolinski's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and increased offensive production. Despite not achieving superstar status, his ability to adapt and perform in various roles made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players navigating the competitive landscape of professional baseball, ultimately leaving a mark as a reliable role player in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
235	608	67	143	20	5	16	67	3	43	123	0.235	0.299	0.363	0.663	-594.9

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
2014	TEX	AL	24	86	12	30	5	0	3	12	0	3	24	0.349	.251 (+39%)	.313 (+25%)	.386 (+32%)	.700 (+29%)	407.9
2015	TEX	AL	35	60	12	8	1	0	1	6	1	11	20	0.133	.254 (-48%)	.316 (-15%)	.404 (-51%)	.721 (-35%)	-339.9
2015	OAK	AL	41	106	12	24	6	2	5	20	0	8	19	0.226	.254 (-11%)	.316 (-9%)	.404 (+14%)	.721 (+4%)	-339.9
2016	OAK	AL	99	290	28	69	6	2	7	27	1	19	44	0.238	.255 (-7%)	.321 (-7%)	.417 (-17%)	.738 (-13%)	-687.5
2017	OAK	AL	16	27	1	7	1	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.259	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	OAK	AL	20	39	2	5	1	1	0	2	1	1	10	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	2	1	0	0	18.00	0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 333.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2018	OAK	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	2	0	0	18.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	207	165	363	8	1	2
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	TEX	OF	21	20	41	0	0	0
2015	TEX	OF	31	18	41	0	0	0
2015	OAK	OF	35	32	48	5	0	1
2016	OAK	OF	93	77	181	3	1	1
2017	OAK	OF	11	7	22	0	0	0
2018	OAK	OF	16	11	30	0	0	0
2018	OAK	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Left Field	84
Center Field	73
Right Field	55
Designated Hitter	8

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	TEX	AL	$508,500
Total Career Earnings			$508,500