Jeff Bagwell

First Baseman · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1991-2005)

Jeff Bagwell was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2005 for the Houston Astros, a span of 15 seasons. In 2,150 career games, he hit .297 with 2,314 hits, 449 home runs, and 1,529 RBI. Jeff Bagwell was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017 and was a 4-time All-Star, an MVP, a Rookie of the Year, a Gold Glove, and a 3-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 47,120.

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

⭐ Hall of Fame 2017
AVG .297
HR 449
RBI 1,529
H 2,314
OPS .948
PIV 47,120
Position
First Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 195 lb
Born
5/27/1968 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut
1991-04-08
Last Game
2005-10-02
Hall of Fame
Inducted 2017 (BBWAA)
Awards
4× All-Star · MVP · Rookie of the Year · Gold Glove · 3× Silver Slugger

Full name: Jeffrey Robert Bagwell

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Career Batting Statistics

Jeff Bagwell — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2,150 7,797 1,517 2,314 488 32 449 1,529 202 1,401 1,558 .297 .408 .540 .948 47,120

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OBP .408 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +21.8% above league average.

Career SLG .540 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +29.4% above league average.

Career OPS .948 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — +26.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jeff Bagwell Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1991 HOU NL 156 554 79 163 26 4 15 82 7 75 116 .294 .255 (+15%) .323 (+20%) .384 (+14%) .708 (+16%) 2114.0
1992 HOU NL 162 586 87 160 34 6 18 96 10 84 97 .273 .255 (+7%) .322 (+14%) .377 (+18%) .699 (+16%) 2042.8
1993 HOU NL 142 535 76 171 37 4 20 88 13 62 73 .320 .265 (+21%) .332 (+17%) .403 (+28%) .735 (+23%) 2489.3
1994 HOU NL 110 400 104 147 32 2 39 116 15 65 65 .367 .269 (+36%) .338 (+33%) .424 (+77%) .763 (+57%) 4663.5
1995 HOU NL 114 448 88 130 29 0 21 87 12 79 102 .290 .266 (+9%) .337 (+18%) .417 (+19%) .755 (+18%) 1880.0
1996 HOU NL 162 568 111 179 48 2 31 120 21 135 114 .315 .269 (+17%) .340 (+32%) .426 (+34%) .767 (+33%) 4759.1
1997 HOU NL 162 566 109 162 40 2 43 135 31 127 122 .286 .266 (+7%) .336 (+26%) .419 (+41%) .756 (+35%) 4710.4
1998 HOU NL 147 540 124 164 33 1 34 111 19 109 90 .304 .266 (+14%) .335 (+26%) .420 (+33%) .755 (+30%) 3823.3
1999 HOU NL 162 562 143 171 35 0 42 126 30 149 127 .304 .271 (+12%) .344 (+32%) .433 (+36%) .778 (+34%) 5003.5
2000 HOU NL 159 590 152 183 37 1 47 132 9 107 116 .310 .270 (+15%) .344 (+23%) .437 (+41%) .782 (+33%) 4613.3
2001 HOU NL 161 600 126 173 43 4 39 130 11 106 135 .288 .263 (+9%) .332 (+20%) .426 (+33%) .758 (+27%) 3753.7
2002 HOU NL 158 571 94 166 33 2 31 98 7 101 130 .291 .261 (+11%) .331 (+21%) .416 (+24%) .747 (+23%) 3093.6
2003 HOU NL 160 605 109 168 28 2 39 100 11 88 119 .278 .264 (+5%) .332 (+12%) .422 (+24%) .754 (+19%) 2604.5
2004 HOU NL 156 572 104 152 29 2 27 89 6 96 131 .266 .266 (avg) .335 (+13%) .427 (+9%) .762 (+10%) 1568.4
2005 HOU NL 39 100 11 25 4 0 3 19 0 18 21 .250 .264 (-5%) .330 (+8%) .418 (-9%) .749 (-2%) 0.2
Career · 15 seasons 2,150 7,797 1,517 2,314 488 32 449 1,529 202 1,401 1,558 .297 — — — — 47,120

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.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Jeff Bagwell — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
33 106 11 24 4 0 2 13 19 25 .226

Playoff Batting by Year

Jeff Bagwell — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 NLCS HOU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2005 NLDS2 HOU 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .500
2005 WS HOU 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .125
2004 NLCS HOU 7 27 1 7 2 0 0 3 4 5 .259
2004 NLDS2 HOU 5 22 5 7 2 0 2 5 3 3 .318
2001 NLDS1 HOU 3 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 5 1 .429
1999 NLDS1 HOU 4 13 3 2 0 0 0 0 5 4 .154
1998 NLDS2 HOU 4 14 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 6 .143
1997 NLDS2 HOU 3 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 .083

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jeff Bagwell — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home108338308061161234779.303
Away106739677111153215750.291

Last 10 Games — Batting

Jeff Bagwell — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2005-10-02 HOUCHCW 100000000
2005-10-01 HOUCHCW 100000100
2005-09-30 HOUCHCL 100000000
2005-09-29 HOUCHCL 000000100
2005-09-28 HOUSTLW 100000001
2005-09-27 HOUSTLW 101000000
2005-09-25 HOUCHCL 100000000
2005-09-24 HOUCHCW 100000001
2005-09-23 HOUCHCL 000000000
2005-09-21 HOUPITW 100000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jeff Bagwell — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2111 2091 17545 1704 129 1618
OF 1 1 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jeff Bagwell — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 HOU 1B 155 151 1270 106 12 97
1992 HOU 1B 159 157 1334 133 7 110
1993 HOU 1B 140 138 1200 113 9 106
1994 HOU 1B 109 107 922 120 9 94
1994 HOU OF 1 1 1 1 0 0
1995 HOU 1B 114 114 1004 129 7 81
1996 HOU 1B 162 162 1336 136 16 117
1997 HOU 1B 159 156 1404 137 11 140
1998 HOU 1B 147 146 1239 128 7 115
1999 HOU 1B 161 158 1336 107 8 141
2000 HOU 1B 158 157 1264 116 9 128
2001 HOU 1B 160 159 1291 143 12 123
2002 HOU 1B 153 153 1254 112 7 119
2003 HOU 1B 158 158 1290 112 9 125
2004 HOU 1B 152 151 1190 98 6 109
2005 HOU 1B 24 24 211 14 0 13

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Jeff Bagwell Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
First Base 2111
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 10

Awards & Honors

Jeff Bagwell — Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
2001 Player of the Month July
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-08-12
1999 Silver Slugger 1B
1999 TSN All-Star 1B
1997 Player of the Week Week of 1997-04-26
1997 Silver Slugger 1B
1997 TSN All-Star 1B
1996 Player of the Month May
1996 TSN All-Star 1B
1994 Gold Glove 1B
1994 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
1994 Most Valuable Player
1994 Player of the Month July
1994 Player of the Month June
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-06-18
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-06-25
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-07-23
1994 Silver Slugger 1B
1994 TSN All-Star 1B
1994 TSN Major League Player of the Year
1993 Player of the Month May
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-05-22
1991 Rookie of the Year
1991 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Jeff Bagwell's recorded salaries total $128,134,019 over 15 seasons, 1992 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bagwell's career ran from 1991 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 1991.

Jeff Bagwell — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2006 HOU NL $19,369,019
2005 HOU NL $18,000,000
2004 HOU NL $16,000,000
2003 HOU NL $13,000,000
2002 HOU NL $11,000,000
2001 HOU NL $6,500,000
2000 HOU NL $6,500,000
1999 HOU NL $6,500,000
1998 HOU NL $7,945,000
1997 HOU NL $8,040,000
1996 HOU NL $4,875,000
1995 HOU NL $6,875,000
1994 HOU NL $2,525,000
1993 HOU NL $655,000
1992 HOU NL $350,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $128,134,019

College History

Jeff Bagwell — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
University of Hartford West Hartford CT 1987, 1988, 1989

Award Voting History

Jeff Bagwell — Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 14.0 448 0
2001 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 109.0 448 0
2000 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 102.0 448 0
1999 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 276.0 448 1
1997 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 233.0 392 3
1996 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 59.0 392 0
1995 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 5.0 392 0
1994 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 392.0 392 28
1993 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 3.0 392 0
1992 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 4.0 336 0
1991 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 118.0 120 23

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Career Spans

Jeff Bagwell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Chipper Jones HOF
    .303 avg, 468 HR
  2. 77
    Joey Votto
    .294 avg, 356 HR
  3. 76
    Jason Giambi
    .277 avg, 440 HR
  4. 74
    Freddie Freeman
    .299 avg, 383 HR
  5. 74
    Todd Helton HOF
    .316 avg, 369 HR
  6. 73
    Carlos Delgado
    .280 avg, 473 HR

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Jeff Bagwell: the record in brief

According to the bio, Jeff Bagwell debuted on April 8, 1991 and played a final game on October 2, 2005. The team column never changes: it is the Houston Astros from 1991 to 2005. Bagwell played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 27, 1968, in Boston, MA, USA and a listed size of 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The given name on file is Jeffrey Robert Bagwell.

Across 2,150 games at the plate, Bagwell's career line reads 2,314 hits in 7,797 at bats for a .297 average, adding 449 homers, 1,529 runs batted in, and 202 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .408 and the slugging percentage .540, for an OPS of .948. Set against a .265 league average for the same years, Bagwell's .297 average sits 11.9% above it. For power, 2000 stands out: 47 home runs with the Houston Astros. 2000 produced Bagwell's most hits, 183 of them for the Houston Astros.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Bagwell

What years did Jeff Bagwell play?
Jeff Bagwell played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2005.
Was Jeff Bagwell a pitcher?
No. Jeff Bagwell was a position player (First Baseman).
How many home runs did Jeff Bagwell hit?
Jeff Bagwell hit 449 career home runs with 2,314 hits.
Is Jeff Bagwell in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. Jeff Bagwell was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.
What teams did Jeff Bagwell play for?
Jeff Bagwell played for one team, the Houston Astros (1991–2005).
How many MVP awards did Jeff Bagwell win?
Jeff Bagwell won 1 MVP award, in 1994.
What awards did Jeff Bagwell win?
Jeff Bagwell won the MVP award (1994), the Rookie of the Year award (1991), the Gold Glove (1994), and 3 Silver Slugger awards (1994, 1997, and 1999). He was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
What were Jeff Bagwell's career stats?
In 2,150 games, Jeff Bagwell had 2,314 hits, 449 home runs, 1,529 RBI, 1,517 runs, and 202 stolen bases, with a .297 batting average.
How much did Jeff Bagwell earn in his career?
Jeff Bagwell's recorded salaries total $128,134,019 over 15 seasons, 1992 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bagwell's career ran from 1991 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 1991.
What was Jeff Bagwell's salary?
Jeff Bagwell's last recorded salary was $19,369,019, in 2006. His highest recorded salary was $19,369,019, in 2006, and his lowest was $350,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 2006.
What position did Jeff Bagwell play?
Jeff Bagwell played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jeff Bagwell and how much did he weigh?
Jeff Bagwell was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
How many home runs did Jeff Bagwell hit each season?
Jeff Bagwell's home runs by season: 15 in 1991, 18 in 1992, 20 in 1993, 39 in 1994, 21 in 1995, 31 in 1996, 43 in 1997, 34 in 1998, 42 in 1999, 47 in 2000, 39 in 2001, 31 in 2002, 39 in 2003, 27 in 2004, and 3 in 2005. His most in one season was 47, in 2000.
What was Jeff Bagwell's career batting average?
Jeff Bagwell batted .297 over his career, with 2,314 hits in 7,797 at bats.