Jake Burger
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2026)
Jake Burger is a third baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2021 for the Chicago White Sox, the Miami Marlins, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 6 seasons. In 602 career games, he has hit .242 with 520 hits, 116 home runs, and 328 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,380.
- 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-07-02
- Jersey
- #21
Full name: Jacob Michael Burger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 602 | 2,145 | 278 | 520 | 101 | 5 | 116 | 328 | 7 | 145 | 630 | .242 | .298 | .456 | .755 | 1,380 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career SLG .456 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.
Career OPS .755 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHA | AL | 15 | 38 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHA | AL | 51 | 168 | 20 | 42 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 56 | .250 | .242 (+3%) | .311 (-3%) | .394 (+16%) | .706 (+8%) | 176.4 |
| 2023 | CHA | AL | 88 | 294 | 44 | 63 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 52 | 1 | 22 | 102 | .214 | .248 (-14%) | .320 (-13%) | .414 (+27%) | .734 (+10%) | 391.6 |
| 2023 | MIA | NL | 53 | 198 | 27 | 60 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 47 | .303 | .248 (+22%) | .320 (+11%) | .414 (+22%) | .734 (+17%) | 391.6 |
| 2024 | MIA | NL | 137 | 535 | 68 | 134 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 76 | 1 | 31 | 150 | .250 | .243 (+3%) | .312 (-4%) | .399 (+15%) | .711 (+7%) | 585.4 |
| 2025 | TEX | AL | 103 | 356 | 43 | 84 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 53 | 1 | 12 | 93 | .236 | .245 (-4%) | .315 (-15%) | .403 (+4%) | .718 (-4%) | -357.6 |
| 2026 | TEX | AL | 155 | 556 | 71 | 127 | 23 | 0 | 28 | 90 | 4 | 56 | 167 | .228 | .243 (-6%) | .318 (-5%) | .400 (+5%) | .718 (avg) | 0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 602 | 2,145 | 278 | 520 | 101 | 5 | 116 | 328 | 7 | 145 | 630 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 1,187 | ||
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 (447 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 226 | 788 | 116 | 203 | 50 | 133 | .258 |
| Away | 221 | 801 | 91 | 190 | 38 | 105 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | TEX | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | TEX | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | TEX | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | TEX | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | TEX | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-19 | TEX | MIA | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-16 | TEX | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-15 | TEX | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-09-13 | TEX | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 165 | 138 | 1013 | 112 | 7 | 83 |
| 2B | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 206 | 201 | 122 | 338 | 26 | 33 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHA | 3B | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | CHA | 3B | 37 | 36 | 20 | 65 | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | CHA | 1B | 5 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | CHA | 2B | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | CHA | 3B | 53 | 51 | 33 | 73 | 3 | 13 |
| 2023 | MIA | 3B | 49 | 48 | 28 | 92 | 6 | 8 |
| 2024 | MIA | 1B | 69 | 50 | 380 | 34 | 2 | 32 |
| 2024 | MIA | 3B | 59 | 59 | 36 | 99 | 11 | 8 |
| 2025 | TEX | 1B | 91 | 86 | 609 | 78 | 5 | 50 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 165 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 206 |
| Designated Hitter | 80 |
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Jake Burger: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is July 2, 2021; Jake Burger is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (2021 through 2023), the Miami Marlins (2023 through 2024), and the Texas Rangers (2025 through 2026). Burger is listed as a third baseman at 6'2" and 230 pounds. The bio says Burger batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is April 10, 1996, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The given name on file is Jacob Michael Burger.
In 602 games and 2,145 at bats, Burger has batted .242 with 520 hits, adding 116 home runs and 328 RBI. Burger's career OPS of .755 combines a .298 on-base mark with .456 slugging. The .242 career average is close to the .245 the league hit across the same seasons. 2024 was Burger's biggest home run year, with 29. No season topped the 134 hits of 2024. The RBI column peaks at 90 in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jake Burger
- What years did Jake Burger play?
- Jake Burger played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2026.
- Was Jake Burger a pitcher?
- No. Jake Burger was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jake Burger hit?
- Jake Burger hit 116 career home runs with 520 hits.
- What teams has Jake Burger played for?
- Jake Burger has played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2021–2023), the Miami Marlins (2023–2024), and the Texas Rangers (2025–2026).
- What are Jake Burger's career stats?
- In 602 games, Jake Burger has 520 hits, 116 home runs, 328 RBI, 278 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position does Jake Burger play?
- Jake Burger plays primarily as a third baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Jake Burger and how much does he weigh?
- Jake Burger is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 230 pounds.
- What number does Jake Burger wear?
- Jake Burger wears number 21, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Jake Burger hit each season?
- Jake Burger's home runs by season: 1 in 2021, 8 in 2022, 34 in 2023, 29 in 2024, 16 in 2025, and 28 in 2026. His most in one season was 34, in 2023.
- What was Jake Burger's career batting average?
- Jake Burger batted .242 over his career, with 520 hits in 2,145 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jake Burger have?
- Jake Burger drove in 328 runs in his career.