JD Closser
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2006)
JD Closser was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006 for the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 160 career games, he hit .239 with 107 hits, 10 home runs, and 48 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-06-30
- Last Game
- 2006-10-01
Full name: Jeffrey Darrin Closser
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 447 | 46 | 107 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 48 | 1 | 50 | 93 | .239 | .320 | .367 | .687 | -633 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | NL | 36 | 113 | 5 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 22 | .319 | .266 (+20%) | .335 (+9%) | .427 (-7%) | .762 (avg) | 22.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 92 | 237 | 31 | 52 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 32 | 48 | .219 | .264 (-17%) | .330 (-5%) | .418 (-10%) | .749 (-8%) | -293.9 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 32 | 97 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 23 | .196 | .269 (-27%) | .336 (-14%) | .431 (-28%) | .768 (-22%) | -361.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 160 | 447 | 46 | 107 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 48 | 1 | 50 | 93 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -633 | ||
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 (160 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 219 | 26 | 49 | 3 | 23 | .224 |
| Away | 83 | 228 | 20 | 58 | 7 | 25 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-01 | COL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-27 | COL | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006-09-20 | COL | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-09-17 | COL | AZ | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-09-14 | COL | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-09-09 | COL | WAS | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-07-30 | COL | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-23 | COL | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-07-19 | COL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-07-17 | COL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 141 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | COL | NL | $317,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $317,000 | ||
JD Closser: the record in brief
According to the bio, JD Closser debuted on June 30, 2004 and played a final game on October 1, 2006. Every season row on the page belongs to the Colorado Rockies, from 2004 through 2006. Closser played primarily as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on January 15, 1980, in Beech Grove, IN, USA, Closser was listed at 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds. JD Closser was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Darrin.
In 160 games and 447 at bats, Closser batted .239 with 107 hits; the totals also include 10 homers and 48 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .320 and .367 give Closser a career OPS of .687. Closser's .239 average ran 10.2% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Closser's .687 stands 9.6% below the league's .760. Closser collected a career-high 52 hits in 2005. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .219 in 2005, did not top the league's .264.
Closser appears at one position only: catcher, in 141 games. The fielding table credits Closser with 778 putouts, 55 assists and 13 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about JD Closser
- What years did JD Closser play?
- JD Closser played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006.
- Was JD Closser a pitcher?
- No. JD Closser was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did JD Closser hit?
- JD Closser hit 10 career home runs with 107 hits.
- What was JD Closser's career batting average?
- JD Closser batted .239 over his career, with 107 hits in 447 at bats.
- How many RBI did JD Closser have?
- JD Closser drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is JD Closser in the Hall of Fame?
- No. JD Closser has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.