Jeff Bajenaru

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2006)

Jeff Bajenaru was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006 for the Chicago White Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 3 seasons. Across 14 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 11.20 ERA and 11 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 0–2
ERA 11.20
WHIP 2.12
SO 11
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 190 lb
Born
3/21/1978 in Pomona, CA, USA
MLB Debut
2004-09-04
Last Game
2006-08-07

Full name: Jeffrey Michael Bajenaru

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Career Pitching Statistics

Jeff Bajenaru — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 14 0 0 0 0 13.2 23 17 5 6 11 11.20 0.0

Career ERA 11.20 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 152.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Jeff Bajenaru — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 CHA AL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 8.1 15 10 6 8 10.80 — 0.0
2005 CHA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.1 4 3 0 3 6.23 — 0.0
2006 ARI NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 4 0 0 36.00 — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 0 2 14 0 0 0 0 13.2 23 17 6 11 11.20 — 0

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.

Career Batting Statistics

Jeff Bajenaru — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jeff Bajenaru — 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
2004 CHA AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CHA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 ARI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 0

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 (28 games) →

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

Batting — Home / Away

Jeff Bajenaru — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home700000—
Away700000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Jeff Bajenaru — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home76.214123516.20
Away77.095366.43

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Jeff Bajenaru — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2006-08-07 AZSFG L 1.0444003
2005-09-21 CHWCLE — 1.0333012
2005-09-15 CHWKCR — 0.1000000
2005-09-10 CHWLAA — 2.0000010
2005-08-29 CHWTEX — 1.0100010
2004-10-02 CHWKCR — 2.0100100
2004-09-24 CHWKCR — 1.0211010
2004-09-20 CHWMIN — 1.0211210
2004-09-18 CHWDET — 0.1000110
2004-09-14 CHWMIN — 1.0100110

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jeff Bajenaru — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 14 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jeff Bajenaru — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 CHA P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2005 CHA P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2006 ARI P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jeff Bajenaru — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 14

College History

Jeff Bajenaru — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Riverside Community College Riverside CA 1997, 1998
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1999, 2000

Jeff Bajenaru: the record in brief

The profile opens with Jeff Bajenaru's first major league game on September 4, 2004; the last one listed came on August 7, 2006. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (2004 through 2005) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2006). Bajenaru played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 21, 1978, in Pomona, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'1" and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Jeffrey Michael Bajenaru.

Bajenaru's career pitching line is 0 wins, 2 losses and a 11.20 ERA over 14 appearances. The totals include 11 strikeouts. Against a 4.43 league ERA for the same seasons, the 11.20 mark was 152.8% worse.

Every defensive appearance on record for Bajenaru, 14 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 0 putouts and 1 assists.

The college table lists Riverside Community College in 1997 and 1998. Retrosheet box scores cover 28 of Bajenaru's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Bajenaru

What years did Jeff Bajenaru play?
Jeff Bajenaru played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006.
Was Jeff Bajenaru a pitcher?
Yes. Jeff Bajenaru pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 11 strikeouts.
What teams did Jeff Bajenaru play for?
Jeff Bajenaru played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2004–2005) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2006).
What were Jeff Bajenaru's career stats?
In 14 games, Jeff Bajenaru went 0-2 with a 11.20 ERA, 11 strikeouts, and 13.2 innings pitched.
What position did Jeff Bajenaru play?
Jeff Bajenaru played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jeff Bajenaru and how much did he weigh?
Jeff Bajenaru was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
What was Jeff Bajenaru's career ERA?
Jeff Bajenaru finished with a 11.20 career ERA, going 0-2 with 11 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Jeff Bajenaru have?
Jeff Bajenaru recorded 11 career strikeouts.
Is Jeff Bajenaru in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jeff Bajenaru has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.