Jason Bartlett
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2014)
Jason Bartlett was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2014 for the Minnesota Twins, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 11 seasons. In 892 career games, he hit .270 with 849 hits, 31 home runs, and 286 RBI. Jason Bartlett was an All-Star.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-08-03
- Last Game
- 2014-04-06
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Jason Alan Bartlett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | 3,141 | 435 | 849 | 156 | 26 | 31 | 286 | 123 | 275 | 526 | .270 | .336 | .366 | .702 | -2,013 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 74 | 224 | 33 | 54 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 37 | .241 | .264 (-9%) | .330 (-4%) | .418 (-20%) | .749 (-13%) | -444.4 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 99 | 333 | 44 | 103 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 10 | 22 | 46 | .309 | .269 (+15%) | .336 (+9%) | .431 (-9%) | .768 (-1%) | -1.5 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 140 | 510 | 75 | 135 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 43 | 23 | 50 | 73 | .265 | .268 (-1%) | .335 (+1%) | .422 (-15%) | .758 (-8%) | -570.1 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | 128 | 454 | 48 | 130 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 20 | 22 | 69 | .286 | .263 (+9%) | .333 (-1%) | .416 (-13%) | .749 (-8%) | -583.0 |
| 2009 | TBA | AL | 137 | 500 | 90 | 160 | 29 | 7 | 14 | 66 | 30 | 54 | 89 | .320 | .262 (+22%) | .332 (+17%) | .417 (+17%) | .750 (+17%) | 1829.9 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | 135 | 468 | 71 | 119 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 47 | 11 | 45 | 83 | .254 | .257 (-1%) | .325 (avg) | .402 (-13%) | .728 (-7%) | -504.8 |
| 2011 | SDN | NL | 139 | 554 | 61 | 136 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 23 | 48 | 98 | .245 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-4%) | .399 (-23%) | .719 (-15%) | -1209.1 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 29 | 83 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 27 | .133 | .254 (-48%) | .318 (-25%) | .405 (-52%) | .724 (-40%) | -529.8 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 892 | 3,141 | 435 | 849 | 156 | 26 | 31 | 286 | 123 | 275 | 526 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -2,013 | ||
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 (892 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 443 | 1503 | 187 | 395 | 10 | 128 | .263 |
| Away | 449 | 1638 | 248 | 454 | 21 | 158 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-06 | MIN | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-04-03 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-14 | SDP | WAS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-05-13 | SDP | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-12 | SDP | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-08 | SDP | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012-05-07 | SDP | COL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-05 | SDP | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-04 | SDP | MIA | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 865 | 842 | 1197 | 2367 | 118 | 470 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIN | SS | 5 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | MIN | SS | 68 | 65 | 95 | 227 | 7 | 45 |
| 2006 | MIN | SS | 99 | 99 | 131 | 298 | 13 | 46 |
| 2007 | MIN | SS | 138 | 135 | 205 | 415 | 26 | 97 |
| 2008 | TBA | SS | 125 | 122 | 204 | 309 | 16 | 69 |
| 2009 | TBA | SS | 134 | 133 | 170 | 339 | 20 | 57 |
| 2010 | TBA | SS | 131 | 124 | 152 | 309 | 11 | 58 |
| 2011 | SDN | SS | 138 | 136 | 203 | 391 | 18 | 83 |
| 2012 | SDN | SS | 27 | 26 | 32 | 68 | 5 | 12 |
| 2014 | MIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 865 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
Jason Bartlett's recorded salaries total $17,618,850 over 8 seasons, 2005 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bartlett's career ran from 2004 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2004 and 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIN | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 2011 | SDN | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2009 | TBA | AL | $1,981,250 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | $416,600 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $405,000 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | $316,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $17,618,850 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton | CA | 1998, 1999 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 2000, 2001 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 6.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jason Bartlett (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jason Bartlett: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 3, 2004 and the final game on April 6, 2014, Jason Bartlett built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (2004 to 2014), the Tampa Bay Rays (2008 to 2010), and the San Diego Padres (2011 to 2012). Bartlett played primarily as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Born on October 30, 1979, in Mountain View, CA, USA, Bartlett was listed at 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds. Bartlett's full given name, per the bio, is Jason Alan Bartlett.
Across 892 games at the plate, Bartlett's career line reads 849 hits in 3,141 at bats for a .270 average, along with 31 homers, 286 RBI, and 123 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .336 and the slugging percentage .366, for an OPS of .702. Against a .261 league average for those years, Bartlett's .270 average was near the norm. The single-season home run high is 14, set in 2009. Bartlett collected a career-high 160 hits in 2009. 2009 brought a season-best 30 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Bartlett
- What years did Jason Bartlett play?
- Jason Bartlett played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2014.
- Was Jason Bartlett a pitcher?
- No. Jason Bartlett was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jason Bartlett hit?
- Jason Bartlett hit 31 career home runs with 849 hits.
- What teams did Jason Bartlett play for?
- Jason Bartlett played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2004–2007, 2014), the Tampa Bay Rays (2008–2010), and the San Diego Padres (2011–2012).
- Did Jason Bartlett win an MVP award?
- No. Jason Bartlett did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Jason Bartlett win?
- Jason Bartlett was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Jason Bartlett's career stats?
- In 892 games, Jason Bartlett had 849 hits, 31 home runs, 286 RBI, 435 runs, and 123 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- How much did Jason Bartlett earn in his career?
- Jason Bartlett's recorded salaries total $17,618,850 over 8 seasons, 2005 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bartlett's career ran from 2004 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2004 and 2006.
- What was Jason Bartlett's salary?
- Jason Bartlett's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $5,500,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $316,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2014.
- What position did Jason Bartlett play?
- Jason Bartlett played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Bartlett and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Bartlett was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jason Bartlett hit each season?
- Jason Bartlett's home runs by season: 0 in 2004, 3 in 2005, 2 in 2006, 5 in 2007, 1 in 2008, 14 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 2 in 2011, 0 in 2012, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 14, in 2009.
- What was Jason Bartlett's career batting average?
- Jason Bartlett batted .270 over his career, with 849 hits in 3,141 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jason Bartlett have?
- Jason Bartlett drove in 286 runs in his career.