Jeff Cirillo
Born: 9/23/1969 in Pasadena, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-05-11 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Howard Cirillo
Biography
Jeff Cirillo, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a notable career spanning from 1994 to 2007. He primarily played as a position player and left a significant mark on the game with his impressive offensive skills. Over the course of his career, Cirillo appeared in 1,617 games, amassing 1,598 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .296. His offensive contributions included 112 home runs and 727 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Additionally, Cirillo displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 63 stolen bases throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Cirillo's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star twice, reflecting his status as one of the league's top performers during his playing years. He was known for his consistent hitting and defensive reliability, playing a key role on teams such as the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies. Cirillo played during a competitive era in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive statistics and a focus on power hitting, yet he maintained a balanced approach that emphasized contact and on-base ability. His contributions to the game left a lasting legacy, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1617 | 5396 | 800 | 1598 | 343 | 21 | 112 | 727 | 63 | 563 | 694 | 0.296 | 0.366 | 0.430 | 0.796 | 6357.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 39 | 126 | 17 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 0.238 | -211.9 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 125 | 328 | 57 | 91 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 39 | 7 | 47 | 42 | 0.277 | 578.4 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 158 | 566 | 101 | 184 | 46 | 5 | 15 | 83 | 4 | 58 | 69 | 0.325 | 2060.1 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 154 | 580 | 74 | 167 | 46 | 2 | 10 | 82 | 4 | 60 | 74 | 0.288 | 742.6 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 156 | 604 | 97 | 194 | 31 | 1 | 14 | 68 | 10 | 79 | 88 | 0.321 | 1913.8 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 157 | 607 | 98 | 198 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 88 | 7 | 75 | 83 | 0.326 | 1646.1 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 157 | 598 | 111 | 195 | 53 | 2 | 11 | 115 | 3 | 67 | 72 | 0.326 | 1500.8 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 138 | 528 | 72 | 165 | 26 | 4 | 17 | 83 | 12 | 43 | 63 | 0.312 | 1110.5 |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 146 | 485 | 51 | 121 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 8 | 31 | 67 | 0.249 | -1622.8 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | 87 | 258 | 24 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 32 | 0.205 | -1272.1 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 33 | 75 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.213 | -377.0 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 77 | 185 | 29 | 52 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 23 | 22 | 0.281 | 312.2 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 112 | 263 | 33 | 84 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 33 | 0.319 | 154.4 |
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 28 | 40 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 50 | 153 | 18 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLCS | ARI | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 |
| 2007 | NLDS1 | ARI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 57 | 33 | 342 | 33 | 3 | 22 |
| 2B | 48 | 38 | 82 | 121 | 4 | 29 |
| 3B | 1403 | 1264 | 943 | 2545 | 119 | 276 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ML4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | 3B | 37 | 32 | 23 | 59 | 3 | 8 |
| 1995 | ML4 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | ML4 | 2B | 25 | 24 | 52 | 75 | 2 | 16 |
| 1995 | ML4 | 3B | 108 | 58 | 45 | 153 | 13 | 22 |
| 1995 | ML4 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | ML4 | 3B | 154 | 140 | 105 | 238 | 18 | 18 |
| 1997 | ML4 | 3B | 150 | 148 | 126 | 320 | 17 | 29 |
| 1998 | MIL | 1B | 6 | 6 | 50 | 13 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | MIL | 3B | 149 | 147 | 99 | 340 | 11 | 45 |
| 1999 | MIL | 3B | 155 | 154 | 124 | 312 | 15 | 35 |
| 2000 | COL | 3B | 155 | 151 | 92 | 304 | 15 | 41 |
| 2001 | COL | 3B | 137 | 137 | 78 | 308 | 7 | 25 |
| 2002 | SEA | 1B | 11 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | SEA | 3B | 141 | 126 | 112 | 217 | 9 | 23 |
| 2003 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | SEA | 3B | 85 | 76 | 65 | 108 | 4 | 7 |
| 2004 | SDN | 1B | 10 | 4 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | SDN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | SDN | 3B | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | MIL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | MIL | 2B | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIL | 3B | 53 | 40 | 28 | 70 | 5 | 8 |
| 2006 | MIL | 1B | 13 | 11 | 110 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | MIL | 2B | 12 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 | MIL | 3B | 42 | 30 | 27 | 64 | 2 | 9 |
| 2006 | MIL | SS | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | ARI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | 3B | 11 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | MIN | 1B | 8 | 8 | 65 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | MIN | 3B | 15 | 12 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 57 |
| Second Base | 48 |
| Third Base | 1403 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-07-01 |
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-09-18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $850,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $316,000 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $6,975,000 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | $6,725,000 |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | $6,375,000 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | $4,850,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $3,600,000 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $350,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $187,500 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $36,446,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |