Jon Garland
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2013)
Jon Garland was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2013 for 6 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 14 seasons. Across 365 career appearances, he went 136-125 with a 4.37 ERA and 1,156 strikeouts. Jon Garland was an All-Star.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-07-04
- Last Game
- 2013-06-05
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Jon Steven Garland
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | AL | 4 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.2 | 82 | 50 | 40 | 42 | 6.46 | 4.77 (-35%) | -1376.7 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | 6 | 7 | 35 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 117.0 | 123 | 48 | 55 | 61 | 3.69 | 4.42 (+16%) | -2572.5 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | 12 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 192.2 | 188 | 98 | 83 | 112 | 4.58 | 4.28 (-7%) | -2436.3 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | 12 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191.2 | 188 | 96 | 74 | 108 | 4.51 | 4.40 (-2%) | -2994.1 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | 12 | 11 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 217.0 | 223 | 118 | 76 | 113 | 4.89 | 4.46 (-10%) | -3721.4 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 18 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 221.0 | 212 | 86 | 47 | 115 | 3.50 | 4.29 (+18%) | 284.2 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | 18 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 211.1 | 247 | 106 | 41 | 112 | 4.51 | 4.53 (avg) | 956.3 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | 10 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 208.1 | 219 | 98 | 57 | 98 | 4.23 | 4.47 (+5%) | 599.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 14 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 196.2 | 237 | 107 | 59 | 90 | 4.90 | 4.32 (-13%) | -2140.4 |
| 2009 | ARI | NL | 8 | 11 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 167.2 | 188 | 80 | 52 | 83 | 4.29 | 4.32 (+1%) | -1241.6 |
| 2009 | LAN | NL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.1 | 37 | 11 | 9 | 26 | 2.72 | 4.32 (+37%) | 440.7 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | 14 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200.0 | 176 | 77 | 87 | 136 | 3.46 | 4.08 (+15%) | -1671.2 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 55 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 4.33 | 3.94 (-10%) | -962.0 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 | 85 | 44 | 23 | 32 | 5.82 | 3.87 (-51%) | -1810.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 136 | 125 | 365 | 342 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2,151.1 | 2,260 | 1,045 | 723 | 1,156 | 4.37 | — | -18,646 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 175 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 65 | .137 | .187 | .166 | .353 | -919 |
Career AVG .137 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.
Career OBP .187 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.
Career SLG .166 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.
Career OPS .353 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 52.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | 33 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | ARI | NL | 28 | 58 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | .103 | .262 (-61%) | .332 (-64%) | .417 (-75%) | .750 (-70%) | -668.1 |
| 2009 | LAN | NL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -668.1 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | 34 | 56 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .214 | .257 (-17%) | .325 (-12%) | .402 (-42%) | .728 (-29%) | -250.8 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 12 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 367 | 175 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 65 | .137 | — | — | — | — | -1,587 | ||
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 (732 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 182 | 77 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .078 |
| Away | 185 | 98 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 6 | .184 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 181 | 1080.2 | 1076 | 494 | 378 | 590 | 4.11 |
| Away | 184 | 1070.2 | 1184 | 551 | 345 | 566 | 4.63 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-05 | COL | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-31 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-26 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-05-20 | COL | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-15 | COL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-10 | COL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-05-04 | COL | TBR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-04-28 | COL | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-04-23 | COL | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-04-18 | COL | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-05 | COL | CIN | W | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013-05-31 | COL | LAD | — | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-26 | COL | SFG | L | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013-05-20 | COL | AZ | L | 6.0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-15 | COL | CHC | L | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013-05-10 | COL | STL | L | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013-05-04 | COL | TBR | W | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-04-28 | COL | AZ | L | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013-04-23 | COL | ATL | L | 6.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013-04-18 | COL | NYN | W | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | P | 15 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | P | 35 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | CHA | P | 33 | 33 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | CHA | P | 32 | 32 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | CHA | P | 34 | 33 | 21 | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | CHA | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | CHA | P | 33 | 32 | 12 | 34 | 3 | 10 |
| 2007 | CHA | P | 32 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | LAA | P | 32 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | ARI | P | 27 | 27 | 18 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | SDN | P | 33 | 33 | 21 | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | LAN | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | COL | P | 12 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 365 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-04-30 |
Salary History
Jon Garland's recorded salaries total $51,242,023 over 11 seasons, 2002 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Garland's career ran from 2000 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | COL | NL | $500,000 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $4,442,023 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | $4,700,000 |
| 2009 | ARI | NL | $6,250,000 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | $12,000,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | $3,400,000 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | $2,300,000 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | $375,000 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | $275,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $51,242,023 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cy Young Award | AL | 6th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jon Garland (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jon Garland: the record in brief
Jon Garland played a first major league game on July 4, 2000 and a last one on June 5, 2013. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (2000 to 2007), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2008), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2009), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2009 through 2011), the San Diego Padres (2010), and the Colorado Rockies (2013). At 6 feet, 6 inches and 210 pounds, Garland is listed as a pitcher. Garland batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Garland was born on September 27, 1979, in Valencia, CA, USA. The given name on file is Jon Steven Garland.
Garland's career pitching line is 136 wins, 125 losses and a 4.37 ERA over 365 appearances. The totals include 1,156 strikeouts, 11 complete games, and 6 shutouts. Garland's 4.37 ERA was close to the 4.32 league figure for those seasons. 2005 brought Garland a season-high 18 wins. Garland struck out 136 batters in 2010, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Garland
- What years did Jon Garland play?
- Jon Garland played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2013.
- Was Jon Garland a pitcher?
- Yes. Jon Garland pitched in the major leagues, recording 136 wins and 1156 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jon Garland hit?
- Jon Garland hit 1 career home run with 24 hits.
- What teams did Jon Garland play for?
- Jon Garland played for 6 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2000–2007), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2008), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2009), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2009, 2011), the San Diego Padres (2010), and the Colorado Rockies (2013).
- Did Jon Garland win a Cy Young Award?
- No. Jon Garland did not win the Cy Young Award.
- What awards did Jon Garland win?
- Jon Garland was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Jon Garland's career stats?
- In 365 games, Jon Garland went 136-125 with a 4.37 ERA, 1,156 strikeouts, 2,151.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Jon Garland earn in his career?
- Jon Garland's recorded salaries total $51,242,023 over 11 seasons, 2002 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Garland's career ran from 2000 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2001.
- What was Jon Garland's salary?
- Jon Garland's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $12,000,000, in 2008, and his lowest was $275,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2013.
- What position did Jon Garland play?
- Jon Garland played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jon Garland and how much did he weigh?
- Jon Garland was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Jon Garland's career ERA?
- Jon Garland finished with a 4.37 career ERA, going 136-125 with 1,156 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jon Garland have?
- Jon Garland recorded 1,156 career strikeouts.
- Is Jon Garland in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jon Garland has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.