Jon Zuber, baseball player, 1996-1998

Jon Zuber

Born: 12/10/1969 in Encino, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-19 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

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

Full name: Jon Edward Zuber

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Biography

Jon Zuber, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998. Over the course of his career, Zuber appeared in 68 games, where he showcased a solid batting average of .250. He accumulated a total of 34 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 16 runs. Known for his versatility on the field, Zuber also displayed speed with 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Zuber's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing influence of power hitting and evolving player conditioning. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Zuber's contributions exemplified the determination and skill of players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have shaped the game, particularly in the late 1990s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 136 13 34 7 1 3 16 1 12 20 0.250 0.313 0.382 0.696 -220.3

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1996 PHI NL 30 91 7 23 4 0 1 10 1 6 11 0.253 .269 (-6%) .340 (-13%) .426 (-23%) .767 (-18%) -304.0
1998 PHI NL 38 45 6 11 3 1 2 6 0 6 9 0.244 — — — — 83.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 26 21 160 12 2 11
OF 5 5 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 PHI 1B 22 20 145 11 2 10
1998 PHI 1B 4 1 15 1 0 1
1998 PHI OF 5 5 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 26
Left Field 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 PHI NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992