Jay Gainer
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993)
Jay Gainer was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1993 for the Colorado Rockies. In 23 career games, he hit .171 with 7 hits, 3 home runs, and 6 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-05-14
- Last Game
- 1993-10-02
Full name: Johnathan Keith Gainer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 12 | .171 | .244 | .390 | .635 | 0 |
Career AVG .171 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career SLG .390 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | 23 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 12 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 23 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 12 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 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 (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .143 |
| Away | 16 | 34 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | .176 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-02 | COL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-29 | COL | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-28 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-25 | COL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-22 | COL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-21 | COL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-20 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-18 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-16 | COL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-14 | COL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Community College | Panama City | FL | 1988 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | AL | 1989, 1990 |
Jay Gainer: the record in brief
Jay Gainer played a first major league game on May 14, 1993 and a last one on October 2, 1993. All of the seasons listed were played for the Colorado Rockies. Gainer is listed as a first baseman at 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds. The bio says Gainer both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is October 8, 1966, in Panama City, FL, USA. The given name on file is Johnathan Keith Gainer.
In 23 games and 41 at bats, Gainer batted .171 with 7 hits; the totals also include 3 homers and 6 RBI. Gainer got on base at a .244 rate and slugged .390 (.635 OPS). Gainer's .171 average ran 35.6% below the .265 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 13.7% below league average (.635 against .736). Only one season appears, 1993 for the Colorado Rockies, when Gainer played 23 games and went 7 for 41.
The college table lists Gulf Coast Community College in 1988. The game-log section draws on 23 games of Retrosheet box scores for Gainer.
Gainer appears at one position only: first base, in 7 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay Gainer
- Was Jay Gainer a pitcher?
- No. Jay Gainer was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jay Gainer hit?
- Jay Gainer hit 3 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What was Jay Gainer's career batting average?
- Jay Gainer batted .171 over his career, with 7 hits in 41 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jay Gainer have?
- Jay Gainer drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Jay Gainer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jay Gainer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jay Gainer play for?
- Jay Gainer played for the Colorado Rockies.