Jonathan Van Every, baseball player, 2008-2010

Jonathan Van Every

Born: 11/27/1979 in Brandon, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-14 | Final Game: 2010-05-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Eugene Van Every

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Biography

Jonathan Van Every, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2008 until his retirement in 2010. Over the course of his career, he participated in 40 Major League Baseball games, during which he recorded 12 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, finishing with a batting average of .255. While Van Every did not steal any bases, he showcased a solid performance during his limited time in the big leagues. Van Every's career unfolded in an era marked by a blend of emerging talent and veteran players, where competition for roster spots was fierce. His contributions, though brief, reflected the dedication and perseverance often required to succeed in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. Known for his versatility as a position player, Van Every's journey through professional baseball serves as a testament to the passion that drives athletes to reach the pinnacle of their sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 47 7 12 1 1 2 9 0 5 20 0.255 0.327 0.447 0.774 0.0

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .447 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.743 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
2008 BOS AL 11 17 0 4 0 1 0 5 0 1 6 0.235 — — — — 0.0
2009 BOS AL 7 11 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 2 5 0.364 — — — — 0.0
2010 BOS AL 22 19 6 4 1 0 1 1 0 2 9 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 3 2 1 1 1 10.80 0

Career ERA 10.80 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 157.1% 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
2009 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 1 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
2010 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 0 1 18.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 36 10 37 0 0 0
P 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 BOS OF 9 2 16 0 0 0
2009 BOS OF 6 2 6 0 0 0
2009 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2010 BOS OF 21 6 15 0 0 0
2010 BOS P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Left Field 4
Center Field 15
Right Field 18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 BOS AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $400,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Itawamba Community College Fulton MS 2000, 2001