Jarrod Dyson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2021)
Jarrod Dyson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2021 for 6 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 12 seasons. In 992 career games, he hit .244 with 612 hits, 21 home runs, and 185 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-09-07
- Last Game
- 2021-10-02
Full name: Jarrod Martel Dyson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 992 | 2,513 | 387 | 612 | 83 | 38 | 21 | 185 | 266 | 242 | 478 | .244 | .314 | .332 | .645 | -4,387 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .332 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OPS .645 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 18 | 57 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 16 | .211 | .257 (-18%) | .325 (-12%) | .402 (avg) | .728 (-5%) | -68.8 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 26 | 44 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -162.8 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 102 | 292 | 52 | 76 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 56 | .260 | .254 (+2%) | .318 (+3%) | .405 (-21%) | .724 (-10%) | -425.3 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 87 | 213 | 30 | 55 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 21 | 45 | .258 | .253 (+2%) | .317 (+3%) | .396 (-8%) | .714 (-3%) | -88.7 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 120 | 260 | 33 | 70 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 36 | 22 | 52 | .269 | .251 (+7%) | .313 (+3%) | .386 (-15%) | .700 (-7%) | -248.5 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | 90 | 200 | 31 | 50 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 37 | .250 | .254 (-2%) | .316 (-2%) | .404 (-6%) | .721 (-4%) | -151.8 |
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 107 | 299 | 46 | 83 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 39 | .278 | .255 (+9%) | .321 (+6%) | .417 (-7%) | .738 (-1%) | -56.6 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 111 | 346 | 56 | 87 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 55 | .251 | .254 (-1%) | .324 (avg) | .425 (-18%) | .750 (-10%) | -516.4 |
| 2018 | ARI | NL | 67 | 206 | 29 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 27 | 34 | .189 | .247 (-24%) | .318 (-11%) | .409 (-37%) | .727 (-26%) | -810.3 |
| 2019 | ARI | NL | 130 | 400 | 65 | 92 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 30 | 47 | 86 | .230 | .252 (-9%) | .322 (-3%) | .434 (-26%) | .757 (-16%) | -996.0 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 21 | 51 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | .157 | .244 (-36%) | .321 (-32%) | .417 (-62%) | .739 (-49%) | -398.9 |
| 2020 | CHA | AL | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | -398.9 |
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 77 | 122 | 13 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 28 | .221 | .243 (-9%) | .317 (-19%) | .410 (-24%) | .727 (-22%) | -463.1 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 25 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | .077 | — | — | — | — | -463.1 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 992 | 2,513 | 387 | 612 | 83 | 38 | 21 | 185 | 266 | 242 | 478 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -5,249 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALCS | KCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | KCA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2015 | WS | KCA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALCS | KCA | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALDS1 | KCA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | ALWC | KCA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2014 | WS | KCA | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (992 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 518 | 1253 | 227 | 322 | 10 | 114 | .257 |
| Away | 474 | 1260 | 160 | 290 | 11 | 71 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-02 | TOR | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-10-01 | TOR | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-29 | TOR | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-26 | TOR | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-25 | TOR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-22 | TOR | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-09-21 | TOR | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-20 | TOR | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-19 | TOR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-18 | TOR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KCA | OF | 15 | 14 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | KCA | OF | 17 | 11 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | KCA | OF | 88 | 79 | 231 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 2013 | KCA | OF | 73 | 61 | 176 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 | KCA | OF | 108 | 66 | 228 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | KCA | OF | 79 | 55 | 145 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | KCA | OF | 95 | 83 | 196 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | OF | 108 | 99 | 236 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| 2018 | ARI | OF | 62 | 56 | 130 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | ARI | OF | 118 | 91 | 208 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | PIT | OF | 21 | 15 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHA | OF | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | KCA | OF | 68 | 30 | 95 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | OF | 21 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 109 |
| Center Field | 694 |
| Right Field | 112 |
| Designated Hitter | 44 |
Salary History
Jarrod Dyson's recorded salaries total $4,400,000 over 5 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Dyson's career ran from 2010 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KCA | AL | $1,725,000 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | $1,225,000 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $530,000 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $506,000 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $414,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,400,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jarrod Dyson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jarrod Dyson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jarrod Dyson debuted on September 7, 2010 and played a final game on October 2, 2021. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (2010 to 2021), the Seattle Mariners (2017), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2018 to 2019), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2020), the Chicago White Sox (2020), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2021). Born on August 15, 1984, in McComb, MS, USA, Dyson is listed as an outfielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Dyson's listed size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 165 pounds. The given name on file is Jarrod Martel Dyson.
In 992 games and 2,513 at bats, Dyson batted .244 with 612 hits, plus 21 home runs, 185 runs batted in, and 266 stolen bases. Dyson got on base at a .314 rate and slugged .332 (.645 OPS). The .244 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Dyson's .645 stands 11.4% below the league's .729. No season topped the 92 hits of 2019. Dyson drove in a season-high 30 runs in 2017. Dyson stole 36 bases in 2014, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jarrod Dyson
- What years did Jarrod Dyson play?
- Jarrod Dyson played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2021.
- Was Jarrod Dyson a pitcher?
- No. Jarrod Dyson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jarrod Dyson hit?
- Jarrod Dyson hit 21 career home runs with 612 hits.
- What teams did Jarrod Dyson play for?
- Jarrod Dyson played for 6 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2010–2016, 2021), the Seattle Mariners (2017), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2018–2019), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2020), the Chicago White Sox (2020), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2021).
- What were Jarrod Dyson's career stats?
- In 992 games, Jarrod Dyson had 612 hits, 21 home runs, 185 RBI, 387 runs, and 266 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- How much did Jarrod Dyson earn in his career?
- Jarrod Dyson's recorded salaries total $4,400,000 over 5 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Dyson's career ran from 2010 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2012.
- What was Jarrod Dyson's salary?
- Jarrod Dyson's last recorded salary was $1,725,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $1,725,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $414,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2016.
- What position did Jarrod Dyson play?
- Jarrod Dyson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jarrod Dyson and how much did he weigh?
- Jarrod Dyson was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jarrod Dyson hit each season?
- Jarrod Dyson's home runs by season: 1 in 2010, 0 in 2011, 0 in 2012, 2 in 2013, 1 in 2014, 2 in 2015, 1 in 2016, 5 in 2017, 2 in 2018, 7 in 2019, 0 in 2020, and 0 in 2021. His most in one season was 7, in 2019.
- What was Jarrod Dyson's career batting average?
- Jarrod Dyson batted .244 over his career, with 612 hits in 2,513 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jarrod Dyson have?
- Jarrod Dyson drove in 185 runs in his career.
- Is Jarrod Dyson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jarrod Dyson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.