Jeff Frye, baseball player, 1992-2001

Jeff Frye

Born: 8/31/1966 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-09 | Final Game: 2001-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Dustin Frye

Biography

Jeff Frye, born in 1966, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement in 2001. Over the course of his career, he played in 667 games, accumulating 626 hits, including 16 home runs, and driving in 194 runs. Frye was known for his solid batting ability, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .29. He also showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 56 bases, which added an exciting dimension to his playing style. Frye played during a transitional period in baseball, witnessing the shift from the more traditional styles of the early '90s to the more power-driven approach that characterized the late '90s. His ability to adapt to various roles on the field and contribute offensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and Colorado Rockies. Frye's blend of speed and contact hitting exemplified the skills of a quintessential lead-off hitter, leaving a lasting legacy as a reliable player during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
667 2155 316 626 135 11 16 194 56 212 279 0.290 0.357 0.386 0.742 -562.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 1
2B 536 488 1035 1481 41 334
3B 57 31 24 68 8 5
OF 34 21 46 2 2 0
SS 10 2 9 9 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 535
Third Base 58
Shortstop 10
Left Field 9
Center Field 8
Right Field 18
Designated Hitter 18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 TOR AL $1,000,000
2000 BOS AL $2,500,000
1999 BOS AL $2,400,000
1998 BOS AL $2,100,000
1997 BOS AL $900,000
1996 BOS AL $125,000
1995 TEX AL $190,000
1994 TEX AL $115,000
1993 TEX AL $115,000
1992 TEX AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $9,554,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant OK 1987, 1988