Jake Elmore
Born: 6/15/1987 in Dothan, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-08-11 | Final Game: 2019-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Jacob David Elmore
Biography
Jake Elmore was a professional baseball player born in 1987, whose career spanned from 2012 to 2019. Primarily a position player, Elmore made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing versatility and the ability to adapt to various roles on the field. Over his career, he appeared in 217 games, showcasing his skills as a utility player capable of filling multiple positions as needed.
Elmore finished his career with 100 hits, 4 home runs, and 37 RBIs, maintaining a batting average of .215. He also contributed to his teams with 4 stolen bases, demonstrating his speed on the bases. While he may not have been a household name, Elmore's journey through the majors highlighted the importance of depth and flexibility within a roster, particularly in an era where teams often relied on players who could handle various roles effectively. His presence in the game was a testament to the evolving nature of player utility and adaptability in professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217 | 465 | 37 | 100 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 50 | 80 | 0.215 | 0.292 | 0.275 | 0.567 | -1290.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 30 | 68 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.191 | -356.4 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 52 | 120 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 0.242 | -194.1 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 51 | 141 | 10 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 0.206 | -607.7 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 59 | 78 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 0.218 | -132.5 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 20 | 47 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.213 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 26 | 22 | 178 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| 2B | 30 | 18 | 39 | 58 | 1 | 11 |
| 3B | 18 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 45 | 23 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 47 | 38 | 63 | 123 | 9 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ARI | 2B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | ARI | SS | 17 | 14 | 22 | 50 | 2 | 9 |
| 2013 | HOU | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | 2B | 12 | 10 | 20 | 36 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | HOU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | SS | 20 | 18 | 33 | 55 | 7 | 12 |
| 2013 | HOU | OF | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CIN | SS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | TBA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TBA | 1B | 25 | 22 | 178 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| 2015 | TBA | 2B | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | TBA | 3B | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 | TBA | SS | 7 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | TBA | OF | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIL | 2B | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | MIL | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIL | OF | 20 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | OF | 7 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 26 |
| Second Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Shortstop | 47 |
| Left Field | 34 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2008 |