Jeff Abbott
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2001)
Jeff Abbott was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001 for the Chicago White Sox and the Florida Marlins, a span of 5 seasons. In 233 career games, he hit .263 with 157 hits, 18 home runs, and 83 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-06-10
- Last Game
- 2001-09-29
Full name: Jeffrey William Abbott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 596 | 82 | 157 | 33 | 2 | 18 | 83 | 6 | 38 | 91 | .263 | .307 | .416 | .724 | -505 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career SLG .416 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .724 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 19 | 38 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | 89 | 244 | 33 | 68 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 3 | 9 | 28 | .279 | .266 (+5%) | .335 (-11%) | .420 (+17%) | .755 (+5%) | 66.9 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | 17 | 57 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 12 | .158 | .271 (-42%) | .344 (-36%) | .433 (-39%) | .778 (-38%) | -379.8 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | 80 | 215 | 31 | 59 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 21 | 38 | .274 | .270 (+1%) | .344 (-1%) | .437 (-10%) | .782 (-6%) | -192.0 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 28 | 42 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 233 | 596 | 82 | 157 | 33 | 2 | 18 | 83 | 6 | 38 | 91 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -505 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (233 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 110 | 265 | 33 | 68 | 6 | 38 | .257 |
| Away | 123 | 331 | 49 | 89 | 12 | 45 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-29 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-28 | MIA | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-27 | MIA | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-25 | MIA | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-23 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-22 | MIA | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-09 | MIA | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-08 | MIA | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-07 | MIA | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-06 | MIA | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 63 |
| Center Field | 81 |
| Right Field | 55 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
Jeff Abbott's recorded salaries total $985,000 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Abbott's career ran from 1997 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $300,000 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $255,000 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $255,000 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $175,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $985,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1991, 1992, 1994 |
Jeff Abbott: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 10, 1997 and the final game on September 29, 2001, Jeff Abbott built the record summarized on this page. Abbott played for the Chicago White Sox (1997 to 2000) and the Florida Marlins (2001). The bio lists Abbott as an outfielder who hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds. Abbott was born on August 17, 1972, in Atlanta, GA, USA. Jeff Abbott was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey William.
Abbott's career batting table shows 233 games, 596 at bats and 157 hits, a .263 average, along with 18 home runs and 83 RBI. The on-base percentage is .307 and the slugging percentage .416, for an OPS of .724. Against a .268 league average for those years, Abbott's .263 average was near the norm. The single-season home run high is 12, set in 1998. The highest hit total in a season was 68, in 1998. The Lg AVG column puts Abbott's 1998 at .279 against .266, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 5%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Abbott
- What years did Jeff Abbott play?
- Jeff Abbott played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001.
- Was Jeff Abbott a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Abbott was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jeff Abbott hit?
- Jeff Abbott hit 18 career home runs with 157 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Abbott play for?
- Jeff Abbott played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1997–2000) and the Florida Marlins (2001).
- What were Jeff Abbott's career stats?
- In 233 games, Jeff Abbott had 157 hits, 18 home runs, 83 RBI, 82 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Abbott earn in his career?
- Jeff Abbott's recorded salaries total $985,000 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Abbott's career ran from 1997 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Jeff Abbott's salary?
- Jeff Abbott's last recorded salary was $300,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $300,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $175,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2001.
- What position did Jeff Abbott play?
- Jeff Abbott played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Abbott and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Abbott was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Abbott hit each season?
- Jeff Abbott's home runs by season: 1 in 1997, 12 in 1998, 2 in 1999, 3 in 2000, and 0 in 2001. His most in one season was 12, in 1998.
- What was Jeff Abbott's career batting average?
- Jeff Abbott batted .263 over his career, with 157 hits in 596 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Abbott have?
- Jeff Abbott drove in 83 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Abbott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Abbott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.