Jason Christiansen
Born: 9/21/1969 in Omaha, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2005-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Jason Samuel Christiansen
Biography
Jason Christiansen was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2005. Born in 1969, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. Over the course of his career, Christiansen compiled a record of 27-26 with a 4.3 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to navigate tough situations on the mound. He recorded a total of 384 strikeouts and achieved 16 saves, underscoring his effectiveness as a reliable option in late-inning scenarios.
Christiansen played for several teams, contributing to the clubs he represented with his left-handed pitching prowess. His career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with a greater emphasis on bullpen depth and matchups against opposing hitters. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions in a support role were significant, particularly in high-pressure games. Christiansen's journey through the majors reflects the dedication and resilience required to thrive in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 26 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 433.7 | 409 | 207 | 37 | 217 | 384 | 4.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 49 | 26 | 34 | 53 | 4.15 | 149.9 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.3 | 56 | 33 | 19 | 38 | 6.70 | -282.3 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 37 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 2.94 | 858.4 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 64.7 | 51 | 18 | 27 | 71 | 2.51 | 3004.0 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37.7 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 35 | 4.06 | 788.7 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 2 | 8 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.0 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 41 | 4.97 | 1087.0 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 5.40 | - |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1.59 | - |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19.3 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 4.66 | - |
| 2002 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 | - |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 5.19 | - |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 4 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36.0 | 34 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 4.50 | - |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2.45 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 6 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 48 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 5.36 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 60 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SFG | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | NLDS1 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | NLCS | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NLDS1 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2000 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2000 | NLDS1 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 528 | 0 | 15 | 58 | 8 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | P | 63 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | PIT | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | PIT | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | P | 39 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | PIT | P | 44 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SLN | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SFN | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SLN | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SFN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SFN | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SFN | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 529 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SFN | NL | $1,050,000 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | $2,433,333 |
| 2003 | SFN | NL | $2,333,333 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | $1,733,333 |
| 2001 | SLN | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $725,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $320,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $195,000 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $143,500 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,642,499 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron University | Lawton | OK | 1990, 1991 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | IA | 1988, 1989 |