Joey Gathright
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2011)
Joey Gathright was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011 for 4 teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 8 seasons. In 452 career games, he hit .263 with 309 hits, 1 home runs, and 96 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-06-25
- Last Game
- 2011-09-28
Full name: Joey Renard Gathright
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | 1,175 | 178 | 309 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 96 | 81 | 97 | 212 | .263 | .328 | .303 | .631 | -2,873 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .303 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OPS .631 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TBA | AL | 19 | 52 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 14 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .335 (-6%) | .427 (-42%) | .762 (-26%) | -198.0 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 76 | 203 | 29 | 56 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 39 | .276 | .264 (+4%) | .330 (-4%) | .418 (-19%) | .749 (-12%) | -402.3 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 55 | 154 | 25 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 30 | .201 | .269 (-25%) | .336 (-9%) | .431 (-44%) | .768 (-29%) | -688.2 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | 79 | 229 | 34 | 60 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 22 | 45 | .262 | .269 (-3%) | .336 (-1%) | .431 (-24%) | .768 (-14%) | -688.2 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 74 | 228 | 28 | 70 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 36 | .307 | .268 (+15%) | .335 (+10%) | .422 (-19%) | .758 (-6%) | -126.6 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 105 | 279 | 41 | 71 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 40 | .254 | .263 (-4%) | .333 (-6%) | .416 (-35%) | .749 (-22%) | -942.6 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 20 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 17 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 452 | 1,175 | 178 | 309 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 96 | 81 | 97 | 212 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -3,046 | ||
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 (452 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 237 | 589 | 97 | 148 | 1 | 46 | .251 |
| Away | 215 | 586 | 81 | 161 | 0 | 50 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 | BOS | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-25 | BOS | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-19 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-19 | BOS | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-17 | BOS | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-15 | BOS | TBR | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-13 | BOS | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-04 | BOS | CLE | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-03 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-10-01 | BOS | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TBA | OF | 16 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | OF | 70 | 56 | 180 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | TBA | OF | 54 | 50 | 155 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | KCA | OF | 76 | 62 | 186 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | KCA | OF | 72 | 64 | 170 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | OF | 103 | 74 | 199 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHN | OF | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | BOS | OF | 11 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 82 |
| Center Field | 336 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
Joey Gathright's recorded salaries total $1,564,200 over 3 seasons, 2006 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gathright's career ran from 2004 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | $800,000 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | $427,000 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | $337,200 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,564,200 | ||
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Joey Gathright: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joey Gathright debuted on June 25, 2004 and played a final game on September 28, 2011. The season rows list, in order, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2004 through 2006), the Kansas City Royals (2006 through 2008), the Chicago Cubs (2009), and the Boston Red Sox (2009 through 2011). The bio lists Gathright as an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Gathright was born on April 27, 1981, in Hattiesburg, MS, USA. Gathright's full given name, per the bio, is Joey Renard Gathright.
In 452 games and 1,175 at bats, Gathright batted .263 with 309 hits; the totals also include 1 home run, 96 runs batted in, and 81 stolen bases. Gathright got on base at a .328 rate and slugged .303 (.631 OPS). Gathright hit .263 while the league hit .264 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 16.1% below league average (.631 against .751). No season topped the 71 hits of 2008. Gathright stole 21 bases in 2008, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joey Gathright
- What years did Joey Gathright play?
- Joey Gathright played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011.
- Was Joey Gathright a pitcher?
- No. Joey Gathright was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joey Gathright hit?
- Joey Gathright hit 1 career home run with 309 hits.
- What teams did Joey Gathright play for?
- Joey Gathright played for 4 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2004–2006), the Kansas City Royals (2006–2008), the Chicago Cubs (2009), and the Boston Red Sox (2009, 2011).
- What were Joey Gathright's career stats?
- In 452 games, Joey Gathright had 309 hits, 1 home runs, 96 RBI, 178 runs, and 81 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- How much did Joey Gathright earn in his career?
- Joey Gathright's recorded salaries total $1,564,200 over 3 seasons, 2006 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gathright's career ran from 2004 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2011.
- What was Joey Gathright's salary?
- Joey Gathright's last recorded salary was $800,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $800,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $337,200, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2009.
- What position did Joey Gathright play?
- Joey Gathright played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joey Gathright and how much did he weigh?
- Joey Gathright was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joey Gathright hit each season?
- Joey Gathright's home runs by season: 0 in 2004, 0 in 2005, 1 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 0 in 2008, and 0 in 2009. His most in one season was 1, in 2006.
- What was Joey Gathright's career batting average?
- Joey Gathright batted .263 over his career, with 309 hits in 1,175 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joey Gathright have?
- Joey Gathright drove in 96 runs in his career.
- Is Joey Gathright in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joey Gathright has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.