Jeff Gardner
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1994)
Jeff Gardner was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994 for the New York Mets, the San Diego Padres, and the Montreal Expos, a span of 4 seasons. In 186 career games, he hit .246 with 121 hits, 1 home runs, and 26 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-10
- Last Game
- 1994-05-04
Full name: Jeffrey Scott Gardner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 492 | 60 | 121 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 53 | 88 | .246 | .319 | .327 | .647 | -330 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 13 | 37 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 15 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 140 | 404 | 53 | 106 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 45 | 69 | .262 | .265 (-1%) | .332 (+1%) | .403 (-12%) | .735 (-6%) | -330.4 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | 18 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 186 | 492 | 60 | 121 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 53 | 88 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -330 | ||
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 (186 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 93 | 242 | 24 | 53 | 1 | 12 | .219 |
| Away | 93 | 250 | 36 | 68 | 0 | 14 | .272 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-04 | WSN | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-03 | WSN | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-02 | WSN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-04-26 | WSN | SFG | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-24 | WSN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-23 | WSN | LAD | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-22 | WSN | LAD | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-20 | WSN | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-04-19 | WSN | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-17 | WSN | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 151 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $111,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $220,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa | CA | 1983, 1984 |
Jeff Gardner: the record in brief
Jeff Gardner's major league career runs from a debut on September 10, 1991 to a final game on May 4, 1994. Club by club, the record runs the New York Mets (1991), the San Diego Padres (1992 to 1993), and the Montreal Expos (1994). Listed as a second baseman, Gardner batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Gardner is listed at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Gardner was born on February 4, 1964, in Newport Beach, CA, USA. Jeff Gardner was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Scott.
The batting record for Gardner: 186 games, 121 hits in 492 at bats, and a .246 average, adding 1 home run and 26 RBI. Gardner's career OPS of .647 combines a .319 on-base mark with .327 slugging. Over the seasons Gardner played, league hitters batted .261; the .246 career figure is 5.8% below that. By OPS the gap is 10.8% below league average (.647 against .725). 1993 produced Gardner's most hits, 106 of them for the San Diego Padres. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .262 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Gardner
- What years did Jeff Gardner play?
- Jeff Gardner played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994.
- Was Jeff Gardner a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Gardner was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jeff Gardner hit?
- Jeff Gardner hit 1 career home runs with 121 hits.
- What was Jeff Gardner's career batting average?
- Jeff Gardner batted .246 over his career, with 121 hits in 492 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Gardner have?
- Jeff Gardner drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Gardner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Gardner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.