Jason Giambi
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2014)
Jason Giambi was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2014 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 20 seasons. In 2,260 career games, he hit .277 with 2,010 hits, 440 home runs, and 1,441 RBI. Jason Giambi was a 5-time All-Star, an MVP, and a 2-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 37,008.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-05-08
- Last Game
- 2014-09-27
- Awards
- 5× All-Star · MVP · 2× Silver Slugger
Full name: Jason Gilbert Giambi
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,260 | 7,267 | 1,227 | 2,010 | 405 | 9 | 440 | 1,441 | 20 | 1,366 | 1,572 | .277 | .399 | .516 | .916 | 37,008 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.
Career OBP .399 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +20.4% above league average.
Career SLG .516 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — +23.8% above league average.
Career OPS .916 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — +22.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 54 | 176 | 27 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 28 | 31 | .256 | .266 (-4%) | .337 (+8%) | .417 (-5%) | .755 (+1%) | 101.6 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 140 | 536 | 84 | 156 | 40 | 1 | 20 | 79 | 0 | 51 | 95 | .291 | .269 (+8%) | .340 (+4%) | .426 (+13%) | .767 (+9%) | 973.7 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | 142 | 519 | 66 | 152 | 41 | 2 | 20 | 81 | 0 | 55 | 89 | .293 | .266 (+10%) | .336 (+8%) | .419 (+18%) | .756 (+13%) | 1396.6 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 153 | 562 | 92 | 166 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 110 | 2 | 81 | 102 | .295 | .266 (+11%) | .335 (+14%) | .420 (+16%) | .755 (+16%) | 2024.0 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 158 | 575 | 115 | 181 | 36 | 1 | 33 | 123 | 1 | 105 | 106 | .315 | .271 (+16%) | .344 (+22%) | .433 (+27%) | .778 (+25%) | 3509.9 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 152 | 510 | 108 | 170 | 29 | 1 | 43 | 137 | 2 | 137 | 96 | .333 | .270 (+23%) | .344 (+38%) | .437 (+48%) | .782 (+44%) | 5591.3 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 154 | 520 | 109 | 178 | 47 | 2 | 38 | 120 | 2 | 129 | 83 | .342 | .263 (+30%) | .332 (+44%) | .426 (+55%) | .758 (+50%) | 6247.1 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | 155 | 560 | 120 | 176 | 34 | 1 | 41 | 122 | 2 | 109 | 112 | .314 | .261 (+20%) | .331 (+31%) | .416 (+44%) | .747 (+38%) | 5027.2 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | 156 | 535 | 97 | 134 | 25 | 0 | 41 | 107 | 2 | 129 | 140 | .250 | .264 (-5%) | .332 (+24%) | .422 (+25%) | .754 (+24%) | 3432.4 |
| 2004 | NYA | AL | 80 | 264 | 33 | 55 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 47 | 62 | .208 | .266 (-22%) | .335 (+2%) | .427 (-11%) | .762 (-6%) | -138.3 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 139 | 417 | 74 | 113 | 14 | 0 | 32 | 87 | 0 | 108 | 109 | .271 | .264 (+2%) | .330 (+33%) | .418 (+28%) | .749 (+30%) | 3336.3 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 139 | 446 | 92 | 113 | 25 | 0 | 37 | 113 | 2 | 110 | 106 | .253 | .269 (-6%) | .336 (+23%) | .431 (+29%) | .768 (+26%) | 2937.6 |
| 2007 | NYA | AL | 83 | 254 | 31 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 39 | 1 | 40 | 66 | .236 | .268 (-12%) | .335 (+6%) | .422 (+2%) | .758 (+4%) | 327.6 |
| 2008 | NYA | AL | 145 | 458 | 68 | 113 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 96 | 2 | 76 | 111 | .247 | .263 (-6%) | .333 (+12%) | .416 (+21%) | .749 (+17%) | 1827.8 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 83 | 269 | 39 | 52 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 0 | 50 | 72 | .193 | .262 (-26%) | .332 (avg) | .417 (-13%) | .750 (-7%) | -214.5 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 19 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 8 | .292 | — | — | — | — | -214.5 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 87 | 176 | 17 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 2 | 35 | 47 | .244 | .257 (-5%) | .325 (+16%) | .402 (-1%) | .728 (+7%) | 348.6 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 64 | 131 | 20 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 45 | .260 | .255 (+2%) | .320 (+11%) | .399 (+51%) | .719 (+33%) | 767.7 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 60 | 89 | 7 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 24 | .225 | .254 (-12%) | .318 (+17%) | .405 (-25%) | .724 (-7%) | -12.6 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 71 | 186 | 21 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 56 | .183 | .253 (-28%) | .317 (-11%) | .396 (-6%) | .714 (-9%) | -257.2 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 26 | 60 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 12 | .133 | .251 (-47%) | .313 (-18%) | .386 (-31%) | .700 (-25%) | -219.0 |
| Career · 21 seasons | 2,260 | 7,267 | 1,227 | 2,010 | 405 | 9 | 440 | 1,441 | 20 | 1,366 | 1,572 | .277 | — | — | — | — | 36,793 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 138 | 19 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 30 | 30 | .290 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NLDS2 | COL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| 2006 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .125 |
| 2005 | ALDS2 | NYA | 5 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .421 |
| 2003 | ALCS | NYA | 7 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | .231 |
| 2003 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | .250 |
| 2003 | WS | NYA | 6 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | .235 |
| 2002 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | .357 |
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 5 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | .353 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 5 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | .286 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2260 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1122 | 3507 | 602 | 1010 | 219 | 712 | .288 |
| Away | 1138 | 3760 | 625 | 1000 | 221 | 729 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-27 | CLE | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-09-23 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-19 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-18 | CLE | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-16 | CLE | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-09-14 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-12 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-09 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-08 | CLE | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-03 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1307 | 1280 | 10761 | 514 | 91 | 995 |
| 3B | 70 | 64 | 58 | 124 | 11 | 14 |
| OF | 113 | 111 | 170 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | 1B | 26 | 20 | 167 | 10 | 1 | 20 |
| 1995 | OAK | 3B | 30 | 26 | 27 | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | OAK | 1B | 45 | 42 | 379 | 32 | 3 | 38 |
| 1996 | OAK | 3B | 39 | 38 | 31 | 79 | 8 | 10 |
| 1996 | OAK | OF | 45 | 44 | 68 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | OAK | 1B | 51 | 48 | 399 | 39 | 5 | 49 |
| 1997 | OAK | OF | 68 | 67 | 102 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | OAK | 1B | 146 | 146 | 1255 | 73 | 14 | 120 |
| 1999 | OAK | 1B | 142 | 140 | 1251 | 45 | 7 | 128 |
| 1999 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | OAK | 1B | 124 | 124 | 1161 | 59 | 6 | 114 |
| 2001 | OAK | 1B | 136 | 136 | 1224 | 76 | 11 | 107 |
| 2002 | NYA | 1B | 92 | 92 | 761 | 35 | 4 | 53 |
| 2003 | NYA | 1B | 85 | 85 | 748 | 19 | 4 | 63 |
| 2004 | NYA | 1B | 47 | 47 | 372 | 14 | 4 | 30 |
| 2005 | NYA | 1B | 78 | 77 | 581 | 19 | 7 | 50 |
| 2006 | NYA | 1B | 68 | 64 | 459 | 11 | 7 | 43 |
| 2007 | NYA | 1B | 18 | 16 | 108 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| 2008 | NYA | 1B | 113 | 112 | 870 | 36 | 9 | 77 |
| 2009 | OAK | 1B | 58 | 58 | 441 | 17 | 3 | 45 |
| 2009 | COL | 1B | 5 | 4 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | COL | 1B | 37 | 35 | 267 | 8 | 4 | 25 |
| 2011 | COL | 1B | 23 | 22 | 203 | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 | COL | 1B | 13 | 12 | 86 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1307 |
| Third Base | 70 |
| Left Field | 112 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 595 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-04-15 |
| 2005 | Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2005 | MLB Players Choice Comeback Player | |
| 2005 | Player of the Month | July |
| 2005 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2003 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2002 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2002 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2002 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2001 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2001 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2000 | Hutch Award | |
| 2000 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 2000 | Player of the Month | September |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-09-16 |
| 1996 | Player of the Week | Week of 1996-05-11 |
Salary History
Jason Giambi's recorded salaries total $133,558,996 over 19 seasons, 1995 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Giambi's career ran from 1995 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $750,000 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | $1,750,000 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2008 | NYA | AL | $23,428,571 |
| 2007 | NYA | AL | $23,428,571 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | $20,428,571 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | $13,428,571 |
| 2004 | NYA | AL | $12,428,571 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | $11,428,571 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | $10,428,571 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $4,103,333 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | $3,103,333 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | $2,103,333 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $315,000 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | $205,000 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $120,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $133,558,996 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 9.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2005 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 5.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2003 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 36.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 162.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2001 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 281.0 | 392 | 8 |
| 2000 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 317.0 | 392 | 14 |
| 1999 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 49.0 | 392 | 0 |
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Jason Giambi: the record in brief
Jason Giambi's major league career runs from a debut on May 8, 1995 to a final game on September 27, 2014. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (1995 through 2009), the New York Yankees (2002 to 2008), the Colorado Rockies (2009 to 2012), and the Cleveland Indians (2013 through 2014). Giambi is listed as a first baseman at 6'3" and 240 pounds. Giambi batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Giambi was born on January 8, 1971, in West Covina, CA, USA. Giambi's full given name, per the bio, is Jason Gilbert Giambi.
Giambi collected 2,010 hits in 7,267 at bats across 2,260 games, good for a .277 batting average, plus 440 homers, 1,441 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases. Giambi's career OPS of .916 combines a .399 on-base mark with .516 slugging. Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Giambi's .277 average sits 5.1% above it. 2000 was Giambi's biggest home run year, with 43.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Giambi
- What years did Jason Giambi play?
- Jason Giambi played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2014.
- Was Jason Giambi a pitcher?
- No. Jason Giambi was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jason Giambi hit?
- Jason Giambi hit 440 career home runs with 2,010 hits.
- What teams did Jason Giambi play for?
- Jason Giambi played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1995–2001, 2009), the New York Yankees (2002–2008), the Colorado Rockies (2009–2012), and the Cleveland Indians (2013–2014).
- How many MVP awards did Jason Giambi win?
- Jason Giambi won 1 MVP award, in 2000.
- What awards did Jason Giambi win?
- Jason Giambi won the MVP award (2000) and 2 Silver Slugger awards (2001 and 2002). He was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Jason Giambi's career stats?
- In 2,260 games, Jason Giambi had 2,010 hits, 440 home runs, 1,441 RBI, 1,227 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- How much did Jason Giambi earn in his career?
- Jason Giambi's recorded salaries total $133,558,996 over 19 seasons, 1995 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Giambi's career ran from 1995 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2014.
- What was Jason Giambi's salary?
- Jason Giambi's last recorded salary was $750,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $23,428,571, in 2007, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2013.
- What position did Jason Giambi play?
- Jason Giambi played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Giambi and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Giambi was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 240 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jason Giambi hit each season?
- Jason Giambi's home runs by season: 6 in 1995, 20 in 1996, 20 in 1997, 27 in 1998, 33 in 1999, 43 in 2000, 38 in 2001, 41 in 2002, 41 in 2003, 12 in 2004, 32 in 2005, 37 in 2006, 14 in 2007, 32 in 2008, 13 in 2009, 6 in 2010, 13 in 2011, 1 in 2012, 9 in 2013, and 2 in 2014. His most in one season was 43, in 2000.
- What was Jason Giambi's career batting average?
- Jason Giambi batted .277 over his career, with 2,010 hits in 7,267 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jason Giambi have?
- Jason Giambi drove in 1,441 runs in his career.