Jamal Strong, baseball player, 2003-2005

Jamal Strong

Born: 8/5/1978 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-02 | Final Game: 2005-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jamal Najar Strong

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Biography

Jamal Strong, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2003 and 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Strong's career spanned parts of three seasons, during which he appeared in 28 games. He collected a total of 5 hits, with a batting average of .227, and contributed 2 RBIs to his teams. Though he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, Strong's presence on the field added depth to the rosters he was part of during the early 2000s, a time characterized by an offensive surge in baseball. Strong’s playing style was emblematic of the era’s emphasis on speed and versatility, as teams sought players who could adapt to various roles. While his major league career was brief, Strong's tenure in baseball reflects the journey of many players who aspire to make an impact in a highly competitive sport. After his final game on September 11, 2005, he left the field, but his experiences contributed to the vibrant tapestry of baseball history during a time of evolving strategies and player dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 22 8 5 0 1 0 2 0 2 6 0.227 0.308 0.318 0.626 0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
2003 SEA AL 12 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 16 20 6 5 0 1 0 2 0 2 6 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 6 12 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 SEA OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2005 SEA OF 11 6 12 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 6
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Citrus College Glendora CA 1997, 1998
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1999, 2000