J. D. Drew, baseball player, 242 home runs, 1998-2011

J. D. Drew

Born: 11/20/1975 in Tallahassee, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-08 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Jonathan Drew

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Biography

J. D. Drew was a professional baseball player born in 1975, whose career spanned from 1998 to 2011. Known for his strong offensive capabilities and solid defensive skills, Drew played primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of 1,566 games, he accumulated 1,437 hits, 242 home runs, and 795 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .278. His ability to combine power with a keen eye at the plate made him a valuable asset for his teams, and he also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 87 stolen bases throughout his career. Drew's impact was recognized at the highest levels of the game, culminating in an All-Star selection and earning the title of All-Star Game MVP. Playing in a competitive era marked by both offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies, he established himself as a key player for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he was known for his professional demeanor and approach to the game, leaving a lasting legacy in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1566 5173 944 1437 273 48 242 795 87 862 1137 0.278 0.384 0.489 0.873 17823.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1998 STL NL 14 36 9 15 3 1 5 13 0 4 10 0.417 0.0
1999 STL NL 104 368 72 89 16 6 13 39 19 50 77 0.242 -133.2
2000 STL NL 135 407 73 120 17 2 18 57 17 67 99 0.295 1341.7
2001 STL NL 109 375 80 121 18 5 27 73 13 57 75 0.323 2740.9
2002 STL NL 135 424 61 107 19 1 18 56 8 57 104 0.252 465.9
2003 STL NL 100 287 60 83 13 3 15 42 2 36 48 0.289 1038.0
2004 ATL NL 145 518 118 158 28 8 31 93 12 118 116 0.305 3982.3
2005 LAD NL 72 252 48 72 12 1 15 36 1 51 50 0.286 1335.5
2006 LAD NL 146 494 84 140 34 6 20 100 2 89 106 0.283 1879.8
2007 BOS AL 140 466 84 126 30 4 11 64 4 79 100 0.270 652.1
2008 BOS AL 109 368 79 103 23 4 19 64 4 79 80 0.280 1962.9
2009 BOS AL 137 452 84 126 30 4 24 68 2 82 109 0.279 2235.6
2010 BOS AL 139 478 69 122 24 2 22 68 3 60 105 0.255 883.1
2011 BOS AL 81 248 23 55 6 1 4 22 0 33 58 0.222 -561.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
55 184 19 48 6 0 7 25 18 36 0.261

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALDS2 BOS 3 9 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 1 0.222
2008 ALCS BOS 7 24 1 6 1 0 1 3 4 6 0.250
2008 ALDS1 BOS 4 14 2 4 1 0 1 3 0 4 0.286
2007 ALCS BOS 7 25 5 9 1 0 1 6 1 2 0.360
2007 ALDS1 BOS 3 11 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 0.182
2007 WS BOS 4 15 1 5 2 0 0 2 1 3 0.333
2006 NLDS1 LAN 3 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.154
2004 NLDS2 ATL 5 20 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 7 0.200
2002 NLDS2 SLN 2 9 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.222
2002 NLCS SLN 5 13 1 5 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.385
2001 NLDS2 SLN 5 13 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 1 0.154
2000 NLDS1 SLN 2 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.167
2000 NLCS SLN 5 12 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1468 1384 2845 70 49 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 SLN OF 11 8 19 1 0 1
1999 SLN OF 98 93 235 9 7 6
2000 SLN OF 127 108 248 6 9 2
2001 SLN OF 107 104 209 7 6 1
2002 SLN OF 120 108 223 4 3 1
2003 SLN OF 75 70 154 7 1 1
2004 ATL OF 142 142 296 12 3 0
2005 LAN OF 72 72 147 3 2 0
2006 LAN OF 135 131 284 3 5 0
2007 BOS OF 135 126 224 3 6 1
2008 BOS OF 106 105 184 6 4 1
2009 BOS OF 131 125 242 5 2 2
2010 BOS OF 133 127 234 1 1 1
2011 BOS OF 76 65 146 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 33
Center Field 220
Right Field 1268
Designated Hitter 10

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2008 All-Star Game MVP
2008 Player of the Month June
2007 This Year in Baseball Postseason Moment of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2004 TSN All-Star OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 BOS AL $14,000,000
2010 BOS AL $14,000,000
2009 BOS AL $14,000,000
2008 BOS AL $14,000,000
2007 BOS AL $14,000,000
2006 LAN NL $11,400,000
2005 LAN NL $9,400,000
2004 ATL NL $4,200,000
2003 SLN NL $3,700,000
2002 SLN NL $3,100,000
2001 SLN NL $2,750,000
2000 SLN NL $1,750,000
1999 SLN NL $1,791,688
Total Career Earnings $108,091,688

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1995, 1996, 1997

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2004 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 114.0 448 0