J. J. Furmaniak
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2007)
J. J. Furmaniak was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .186 with 8 hits and 2 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
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-09-13
- Last Game
- 2007-09-29
Full name: Jason Joseph Furmaniak
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 43 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .186 | .327 | .279 | .606 | 0 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .279 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OPS .606 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 13 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 16 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 43 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .186 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (29 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| Away | 15 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-29 | OAK | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007-09-14 | OAK | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-05 | OAK | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-03 | OAK | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-31 | OAK | DET | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-27 | OAK | TOR | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-26 | OAK | TBR | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-08-25 | OAK | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-24 | OAK | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-08-23 | OAK | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis University | Romeoville | IL | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
J. J. Furmaniak: the record in brief
September 13, 2005 and September 29, 2007 bracket J. J. Furmaniak's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Furmaniak played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005) and the Oakland Athletics (2007). Listed as a second baseman, Furmaniak threw and hit right-handed. Furmaniak is listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The birth record reads July 31, 1979, in Naperville, IL, USA. J. J. Furmaniak was the playing name; the full given name is Jason Joseph.
Furmaniak's career batting table shows 29 games, 43 at bats and 8 hits, a .186 average, along with 2 RBI. Reaching base at a .327 clip and slugging .279, Furmaniak finished with a .606 OPS. The league as a whole hit .266 across Furmaniak's seasons, which puts the .186 career mark 30.1% below average. In OPS terms, Furmaniak's .606 stands 19.6% below the league's .754. The highest hit total in a season was 5, in 2005. The best average in the busiest seasons was .192, in 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions about J. J. Furmaniak
- What years did J. J. Furmaniak play?
- J. J. Furmaniak played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007.
- Was J. J. Furmaniak a pitcher?
- No. J. J. Furmaniak was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did J. J. Furmaniak hit?
- J. J. Furmaniak hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did J. J. Furmaniak play for?
- J. J. Furmaniak played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005) and the Oakland Athletics (2007).
- What were J. J. Furmaniak's career stats?
- In 29 games, J. J. Furmaniak had 8 hits, 2 RBI, and 8 runs, with a .186 batting average.
- What position did J. J. Furmaniak play?
- J. J. Furmaniak played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was J. J. Furmaniak and how much did he weigh?
- J. J. Furmaniak was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was J. J. Furmaniak's career batting average?
- J. J. Furmaniak batted .186 over his career, with 8 hits in 43 at bats.
- How many RBI did J. J. Furmaniak have?
- J. J. Furmaniak drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is J. J. Furmaniak in the Hall of Fame?
- No. J. J. Furmaniak has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.