Jeff Clement
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2012)
Jeff Clement was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2012 for the Seattle Mariners and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 152 career games, he hit .218 with 84 hits, 14 home runs, and 39 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-04
- Last Game
- 2012-09-28
Full name: Jeffrey Burton Clement
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 385 | 33 | 84 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 110 | .218 | .277 | .371 | .648 | -857 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 9 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 66 | 203 | 17 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 63 | .227 | .263 (-14%) | .333 (-12%) | .416 (-14%) | .749 (-13%) | -428.2 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 54 | 144 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 37 | .201 | .257 (-22%) | .325 (-27%) | .402 (-9%) | .728 (-17%) | -428.9 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 23 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 152 | 385 | 33 | 84 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 110 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -857 | ||
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 (152 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 184 | 16 | 36 | 5 | 20 | .196 |
| Away | 71 | 201 | 17 | 48 | 9 | 19 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-28 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-27 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-26 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-20 | PIT | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-19 | PIT | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-18 | PIT | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-17 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-16 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-14 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-12 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 38 |
| First Base | 39 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
Salary History
Jeff Clement's recorded salaries total $405,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Clement's career ran from 2007 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2007, 2008, and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PIT | NL | $405,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $405,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Jeff Clement: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 4, 2007 and the final game on September 28, 2012, Jeff Clement built the record summarized on this page. Clement played for the Seattle Mariners (2007 through 2008) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2010 to 2012). Listed as a first baseman, Clement hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded size is 220 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The birth record reads August 21, 1983, in Marshalltown, IA, USA. Jeff Clement was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Burton.
Clement collected 84 hits in 385 at bats across 152 games, good for a .218 batting average; the totals also include 14 homers and 39 RBI. Clement's career OPS of .648 combines a .277 on-base mark with .371 slugging. Clement's .218 average ran 16.4% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Clement's .648 stands 12.4% below the league's .740. No season topped the 46 hits of 2008. Clement drove in a season-high 23 runs in 2008. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .227 in 2008, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Clement
- What years did Jeff Clement play?
- Jeff Clement played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2012.
- Was Jeff Clement a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Clement was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jeff Clement hit?
- Jeff Clement hit 14 career home runs with 84 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Clement play for?
- Jeff Clement played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2007–2008) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2010, 2012).
- What were Jeff Clement's career stats?
- In 152 games, Jeff Clement had 84 hits, 14 home runs, 39 RBI, and 33 runs, with a .218 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Clement earn in his career?
- Jeff Clement's recorded salaries total $405,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Clement's career ran from 2007 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2007, 2008, and 2012.
- What was Jeff Clement's salary?
- Jeff Clement's recorded salary was $405,000 in 2010.
- What position did Jeff Clement play?
- Jeff Clement played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Clement and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Clement was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Clement hit each season?
- Jeff Clement's home runs by season: 2 in 2007, 5 in 2008, 7 in 2010, and 0 in 2012. His most in one season was 7, in 2010.
- What was Jeff Clement's career batting average?
- Jeff Clement batted .218 over his career, with 84 hits in 385 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Clement have?
- Jeff Clement drove in 39 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Clement in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Clement has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.