Jayson Werth, baseball player, 229 home runs, 2002-2017

Jayson Werth

Born: 5/20/1979 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-01 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jayson Richard Gowan Werth

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Biography

Jayson Werth was a highly regarded position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2002 to 2017. Born in 1979, Werth made his mark in the league as a versatile outfielder known for his powerful bat and keen eye at the plate. Over his 15-year career, he played in 1,583 games, amassing 1,465 hits, 229 home runs, and 799 RBIs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .267. His ability to combine power with speed was evidenced by his 132 stolen bases, showcasing his dynamic playing style that contributed significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Werth achieved notable recognition during his career, highlighted by his selection as an All-Star. He was particularly influential during his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he was part of the team's resurgence in the late 2000s, helping them secure a World Series championship in 2008. As a player who thrived in the context of a rapidly evolving game marked by the transition from the steroid era to a renewed emphasis on athleticism and skill, Werth's contributions on the field, as well as his leadership qualities, left a lasting impact on both his teammates and fans alike. After his retirement in 2017, Werth's legacy continued to be celebrated, particularly for his role in redefining the outfield position during a pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1583 5484 883 1465 300 22 229 799 132 764 1450 0.267 0.360 0.455 0.816 13987.3

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.816 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — +10.5% above 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
2002 TOR AL 15 46 4 12 2 1 0 6 1 6 11 0.261 — — — — -61.6
2003 TOR AL 26 48 7 10 4 0 2 10 1 3 22 0.208 — — — — -108.3
2004 LAD NL 89 290 56 76 11 3 16 47 4 30 85 0.262 .266 (-1%) .335 (+1%) .427 (+14%) .762 (+8%) 446.5
2005 LAD NL 102 337 46 79 22 2 7 43 11 48 114 0.234 .264 (-11%) .330 (+2%) .418 (-11%) .749 (-5%) -240.9
2007 PHI NL 94 255 43 76 11 3 8 49 7 44 73 0.298 .268 (+11%) .335 (+20%) .422 (+9%) .758 (+14%) 848.2
2008 PHI NL 134 418 73 114 16 3 24 67 20 57 119 0.273 .263 (+3%) .333 (+9%) .416 (+20%) .749 (+15%) 1339.2
2009 PHI NL 159 571 98 153 26 1 36 99 20 91 156 0.268 .262 (+2%) .332 (+12%) .417 (+21%) .750 (+17%) 2261.2
2010 PHI NL 156 554 106 164 46 2 27 85 13 82 147 0.296 .257 (+15%) .325 (+19%) .402 (+32%) .728 (+26%) 3124.8
2011 WAS NL 150 561 69 130 26 1 20 58 19 74 160 0.232 .255 (-9%) .320 (+3%) .399 (-3%) .719 (avg) 155.0
2012 WAS NL 81 300 42 90 21 3 5 31 8 42 57 0.300 .254 (+18%) .318 (+21%) .405 (+9%) .724 (+14%) 904.0
2013 WAS NL 129 462 84 147 24 0 25 82 10 60 101 0.318 .253 (+26%) .317 (+25%) .396 (+34%) .714 (+30%) 2896.9
2014 WAS NL 147 534 85 156 37 1 16 82 9 83 113 0.292 .251 (+16%) .313 (+26%) .386 (+18%) .700 (+21%) 2627.1
2015 WAS NL 88 331 51 73 16 1 12 42 0 38 84 0.221 .254 (-13%) .316 (-5%) .404 (-5%) .721 (-5%) -321.3
2016 WAS NL 143 525 84 128 28 0 21 69 5 71 139 0.244 .255 (-5%) .321 (+4%) .417 (avg) .738 (+2%) 292.9
2017 WAS NL 70 252 35 57 10 1 10 29 4 35 69 0.226 .254 (-11%) .324 (-1%) .425 (-8%) .750 (-5%) -176.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
63 227 38 57 13 2 15 30 41 76 0.251

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 NLDS2 WAS 5 18 1 3 1 0 0 0 4 4 0.167
2016 NLDS2 WAS 5 18 4 7 2 0 1 3 4 9 0.389
2014 NLDS1 WAS 4 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.059
2012 NLDS1 WAS 5 21 3 5 1 0 1 1 3 6 0.238
2010 NLCS PHI 6 18 3 4 1 0 2 5 4 7 0.222
2010 NLDS1 PHI 3 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.167
2009 NLCS PHI 5 18 5 4 0 0 3 6 2 7 0.222
2009 NLDS2 PHI 4 14 5 5 0 1 2 4 4 4 0.357
2009 WS PHI 6 19 3 5 0 0 2 3 5 7 0.263
2008 NLCS PHI 5 21 2 4 1 0 0 0 1 7 0.190
2008 NLDS2 PHI 4 16 3 5 3 1 1 1 0 6 0.312
2008 WS PHI 5 18 4 8 3 0 1 3 6 4 0.444
2007 NLDS2 PHI 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
2004 NLDS1 LAN 4 14 3 4 1 0 2 3 3 4 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 1505 1432 2868 90 44 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 TOR OF 15 13 33 1 0 0
2003 TOR OF 20 11 27 1 0 0
2004 LAN OF 79 70 146 6 4 2
2005 LAN OF 101 96 218 6 3 2
2007 PHI 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2007 PHI OF 76 63 147 9 2 2
2008 PHI OF 125 103 231 9 2 2
2009 PHI OF 157 152 353 11 6 4
2010 PHI OF 153 150 293 8 4 2
2011 WAS OF 149 148 342 11 8 4
2012 WAS OF 79 79 166 4 1 1
2013 WAS OF 126 126 235 7 2 1
2014 WAS OF 139 137 247 8 5 1
2015 WAS OF 86 84 113 3 2 0
2016 WAS OF 133 133 201 5 1 1
2017 WAS OF 67 67 116 1 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 459
Center Field 134
Right Field 1020
Designated Hitter 21

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Player of the Month July
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-07-06
2013 Player of the Month July
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-05-09
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-08-23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 WAS NL $21,733,615
2015 WAS NL $21,000,000
2014 WAS NL $20,000,000
2013 WAS NL $16,571,429
2012 WAS NL $13,571,428
2011 WAS NL $10,571,428
2010 PHI NL $7,500,000
2009 PHI NL $2,500,000
2008 PHI NL $1,700,000
2007 PHI NL $850,000
2006 LAN NL $355,000
2005 LAN NL $337,000
2004 LAN NL $303,000
2003 TOR AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $117,292,900

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2014 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 9.0 420 0
2013 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 20.0 420 0
2010 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 52.0 448 0
2009 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 10.0 448 0