JJ Bleday
Active Player
Born: 11/10/1997 in Danville, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2022-07-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Joseph Bleday
Biography
JJ Bleday is an active professional baseball player, born in 1997, who plays as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB). Since making his debut on July 23, 2022, Bleday has participated in 404 games, accumulating 288 hits and 49 home runs. He has driven in 142 runs during his career and maintains a batting average of .215, showcasing his potential as a power hitter despite the challenges of consistency in his early career. Additionally, Bleday has demonstrated speed on the bases with 12 stolen bases, indicating his versatility as a player.
Emerging during a time when the game increasingly values power and offensive production, Bleday represents the modern player who blends traditional skills with an evolving approach to hitting. His ongoing career offers fans a glimpse into the potential for growth as he continues to refine his game. As he competes in the current era of MLB, marked by advanced analytics and an emphasis on home runs, Bleday's contributions are pivotal to his team's success and his development will be closely watched as he strives to establish himself further in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 1339 | 178 | 288 | 81 | 6 | 49 | 142 | 12 | 175 | 355 | 0.215 | 0.307 | 0.394 | 0.702 | -164.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MIA | NL | 65 | 204 | 21 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 30 | 67 | 0.167 | -595.2 |
| 2023 | OAK | AL | 82 | 256 | 35 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 5 | 42 | 72 | 0.195 | -390.1 |
| 2024 | OAK | AL | 159 | 572 | 74 | 139 | 43 | 4 | 20 | 60 | 2 | 67 | 125 | 0.243 | 820.8 |
| 2025 | OAK | AL | 98 | 307 | 48 | 65 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 39 | 1 | 36 | 91 | 0.212 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 300 | 271 | 665 | 13 | 9 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MIA | OF | 64 | 56 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | OAK | OF | 79 | 71 | 160 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | OAK | OF | 157 | 144 | 392 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 61 |
| Center Field | 223 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |