Jarrod Washburn, baseball player, 1998-2009

Jarrod Washburn

Born: 8/13/1974 in La Crosse, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-06-02 | Final Game: 2009-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jarrod Michael Washburn

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Biography

Jarrod Washburn was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2009. Born in 1974, Washburn established himself as a reliable starter during his career, finishing with a record of 107-109 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. He struck out a total of 1,103 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's pitching staff. Washburn also recorded 1 save, underscoring his versatility on the mound. Throughout his time in the league, Washburn was known for his competitive spirit and consistent performance. He pitched primarily during an era marked by offensive prowess, which made his accomplishments even more notable. Washburn played for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels, where he achieved considerable success, including a pivotal role in the Angels' 2002 World Series championship run. His ability to navigate the challenges of a high-scoring environment and deliver quality starts solidified his place in baseball history as a dependable left-handed pitcher. After retiring in 2009, Washburn left behind a legacy as a skilled competitor who played an important role in the clubs he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
107 109 312 300 9 4 1 1863.7 1855 848 240 569 1103 4.10 0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1998 LAA AL 6 3 15 11 0 0 0 74.0 70 38 27 48 4.62 4.43 (-4%) -
1999 LAA AL 4 5 16 10 0 0 0 61.7 61 36 26 39 5.25 4.71 (-12%) -
2000 LAA AL 7 2 14 14 0 0 0 84.3 64 35 37 49 3.74 4.77 (+22%) -
2001 LAA AL 11 10 30 30 1 0 0 193.3 196 81 54 126 3.77 4.42 (+15%) -
2002 LAA AL 18 6 32 32 1 0 0 206.0 183 72 59 139 3.15 4.28 (+26%) -
2003 LAA AL 10 15 32 32 2 0 0 207.3 205 102 54 118 4.43 4.40 (-1%) -
2004 LAA AL 11 8 25 25 1 1 0 149.3 159 77 40 86 4.64 4.46 (-4%) -
2005 LAA AL 8 8 29 29 1 1 0 177.3 184 63 51 94 3.20 4.29 (+25%) -275.3
2006 SEA AL 8 14 31 31 0 0 0 187.0 198 97 55 103 4.67 4.53 (-3%) -1218.2
2007 SEA AL 10 15 32 32 1 1 0 193.7 201 93 67 114 4.32 4.47 (+3%) -1484.8
2008 SEA AL 5 14 28 26 1 0 1 153.7 174 80 50 87 4.69 4.32 (-8%) -1569.7
2009 SEA AL 8 6 20 20 1 1 0 133.0 109 39 33 79 2.64 4.32 (+39%) 1794.8
2009 DET AL 1 3 8 8 0 0 0 43.0 51 35 16 21 7.33 4.32 (-70%) -2909.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
314 41 4 9 0 0 0 4 0 5 13 0.220 0.304 0.220 0.524 0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 31.0% 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
1998 LAA AL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 LAA AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 LAA AL 14 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2001 LAA AL 30 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.600 — — — — 0.0
2002 LAA AL 32 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2003 LAA AL 32 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2004 LAA AL 25 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAA AL 29 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 SEA AL 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SEA AL 32 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2008 SEA AL 30 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 SEA AL 20 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 DET AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALCS LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 ALDS1 ANA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALCS ANA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALDS1 ANA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 WS ANA 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 3 8 7 0 36.7 40 20 14 21 4.91

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2005 ALCS LAA 0 0 1 1 0 4.7 4 0 1 1 0.00
2004 ALDS1 ANA 0 1 2 1 0 3.3 6 4 3 3 10.80
2002 ALCS ANA 0 0 1 1 0 7.0 6 1 0 7 1.29
2002 ALDS1 ANA 1 0 2 2 0 12.0 12 5 3 4 3.75
2002 WS ANA 0 2 2 2 0 9.7 12 10 7 6 9.31

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 312 300 68 208 13 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 ANA P 15 11 4 8 0 0
1999 ANA P 16 10 2 5 0 3
2000 ANA P 14 14 1 14 0 1
2001 ANA P 30 30 6 26 2 0
2002 ANA P 32 32 6 15 1 1
2003 ANA P 32 32 6 17 1 1
2004 ANA P 25 25 3 22 1 2
2005 LAA P 29 29 6 16 4 3
2006 SEA P 31 31 7 24 0 0
2007 SEA P 32 32 8 23 1 0
2008 SEA P 28 26 11 20 1 2
2009 SEA P 20 20 5 12 2 0
2009 DET P 8 8 3 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 312
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2009 Pitcher of the Month July

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 SEA AL $9,850,000
2008 SEA AL $9,850,000
2007 SEA AL $9,850,000
2006 SEA AL $7,450,000
2005 LAA AL $6,500,000
2004 ANA AL $5,450,000
2003 ANA AL $3,875,000
2002 ANA AL $350,000
2001 ANA AL $270,000
2000 ANA AL $222,500
1999 ANA AL $217,500
Total Career Earnings $53,885,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh Oshkosh WI 1994, 1995

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2002 Cy Young Award AL 4th 1.0 140 0