Jason Stanford, baseball player, 2003-2007

Jason Stanford

Born: 1/23/1977 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-07-06 | Final Game: 2007-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jason John Stanford

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Biography

Jason Stanford, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2007. He made his debut with the Cleveland Indians and later appeared with the Toronto Blue Jays. Over the course of his career, Stanford compiled a record of 2-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum. Despite not recording any saves, he was known for his solid presence on the mound, contributing to his teams with a total of 51 strikeouts. Stanford's career unfolded during a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards more offensive play, yet he managed to establish himself as a reliable pitcher with a focus on control and precision. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly during his tenure with the Indians, reflected a dedication to the craft of pitching, emphasizing strategy and skill over sheer power. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Stanford remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game in various capacities during the early 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 5 23 12 0 0 0 87.3 92 35 6 28 51 3.61 0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 18.9% better 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
2003 CLE AL 1 3 13 8 0 0 0 50.0 48 20 16 30 3.60 4.40 (+18%) 313.4
2004 CLE AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 11.0 12 1 5 5 0.82 4.46 (+82%) 189.7
2007 CLE AL 1 1 8 2 0 0 0 26.3 32 14 7 16 4.78 4.47 (-7%) 615.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2003 CLE AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CLE AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CLE AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 23 12 7 9 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CLE P 13 8 4 1 0 1
2004 CLE P 2 2 2 2 0 1
2007 CLE P 8 2 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 CLE AL $316,500
2004 CLE AL $302,900
Total Career Earnings $619,400

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte NC 1998, 1999
Barton County Community College Great Bend KS 1996, 1997