Ivan De Jesus
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Ivan De Jesus was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Boston Red Sox, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 228 career games, he hit .242 with 120 hits, 5 home runs, and 53 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-04-01
- Last Game
- 2016-10-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 495 | 43 | 120 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 53 | 4 | 41 | 130 | .242 | .303 | .327 | .630 | -677 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 17 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 23 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 76 | 201 | 15 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 19 | 55 | .244 | .254 (-4%) | .316 (-2%) | .404 (-8%) | .721 (-5%) | -158.5 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 104 | 221 | 21 | 56 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 51 | .253 | .255 (-1%) | .321 (-3%) | .417 (-25%) | .738 (-16%) | -518.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 228 | 495 | 43 | 120 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 53 | 4 | 41 | 130 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -677 | ||
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 (228 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 121 | 278 | 31 | 73 | 4 | 31 | .263 |
| Away | 107 | 217 | 12 | 47 | 1 | 22 | .217 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-02 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016-10-01 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-09-30 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-29 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-28 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-27 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-26 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-25 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-24 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-21 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 16 | 5 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2B | 65 | 33 | 65 | 116 | 2 | 24 |
| 3B | 33 | 14 | 12 | 33 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 19 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 41 | 30 | 57 | 98 | 4 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | 2B | 11 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | LAN | 2B | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | LAN | 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | BOS | 2B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | CIN | 1B | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | CIN | 2B | 20 | 13 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | CIN | 3B | 13 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | OF | 18 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | SS | 10 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 | CIN | 1B | 12 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | CIN | 2B | 22 | 9 | 21 | 35 | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | CIN | 3B | 14 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CIN | SS | 30 | 22 | 41 | 73 | 1 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 16 |
| Second Base | 65 |
| Third Base | 33 |
| Shortstop | 41 |
| Left Field | 19 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Ivan De Jesus's recorded salaries total $1,411,500 over 3 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and De Jesus's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $517,000 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $480,500 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $414,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,411,500 | ||
Ivan De Jesus: the record in brief
April 1, 2011 and October 2, 2016 bracket Ivan De Jesus's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011 to 2012), the Boston Red Sox (2012), and the Cincinnati Reds (2015 through 2016). The bio lists De Jesus as a second baseman who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5'11" and 200 pounds. De Jesus was born on May 1, 1987, in Guaynabo, P.R.
In 228 games and 495 at bats, De Jesus batted .242 with 120 hits, adding 5 home runs and 53 runs batted in. De Jesus's career OPS of .630 combines a .303 on-base mark with .327 slugging. Against a .255 league average for those years, De Jesus's .242 average was near the norm. The highest hit total in a season was 56, in 2016. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 2016, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan De Jesus
- What years did Ivan De Jesus play?
- Ivan De Jesus played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Ivan De Jesus a pitcher?
- No. Ivan De Jesus was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ivan De Jesus hit?
- Ivan De Jesus hit 5 career home runs with 120 hits.
- What teams did Ivan De Jesus play for?
- Ivan De Jesus played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011–2012), the Boston Red Sox (2012), and the Cincinnati Reds (2015–2016).
- What were Ivan De Jesus's career stats?
- In 228 games, Ivan De Jesus had 120 hits, 5 home runs, 53 RBI, 43 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- How much did Ivan De Jesus earn in his career?
- Ivan De Jesus's recorded salaries total $1,411,500 over 3 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and De Jesus's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2015.
- What was Ivan De Jesus's salary?
- Ivan De Jesus's last recorded salary was $517,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $517,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $414,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2016.
- What position did Ivan De Jesus play?
- Ivan De Jesus played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ivan De Jesus and how much did he weigh?
- Ivan De Jesus was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ivan De Jesus hit each season?
- Ivan De Jesus's home runs by season: 0 in 2011, 0 in 2012, 4 in 2015, and 1 in 2016. His most in one season was 4, in 2015.
- What was Ivan De Jesus's career batting average?
- Ivan De Jesus batted .242 over his career, with 120 hits in 495 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ivan De Jesus have?
- Ivan De Jesus drove in 53 runs in his career.
- Is Ivan De Jesus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ivan De Jesus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.