Jay Gibbons
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2011)
Jay Gibbons was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 11 seasons. In 840 career games, he hit .260 with 759 hits, 127 home runs, and 427 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 757.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-04-06
- Last Game
- 2011-06-03
Full name: Jay Jonathan Gibbons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840 | 2,917 | 364 | 759 | 166 | 7 | 127 | 427 | 2 | 224 | 442 | .260 | .315 | .453 | .767 | 757 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .453 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career OPS .767 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 73 | 225 | 27 | 53 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 0 | 17 | 39 | .236 | .263 (-11%) | .332 (-9%) | .426 (+13%) | .758 (+3%) | 89.7 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 136 | 490 | 71 | 121 | 29 | 1 | 28 | 69 | 1 | 45 | 66 | .247 | .261 (-6%) | .331 (-6%) | .416 (+16%) | .747 (+6%) | 444.9 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 160 | 625 | 80 | 173 | 39 | 2 | 23 | 100 | 0 | 49 | 89 | .277 | .264 (+5%) | .332 (-1%) | .422 (+8%) | .754 (+4%) | 444.2 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 97 | 346 | 36 | 85 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 47 | 1 | 29 | 64 | .246 | .266 (-8%) | .335 (-9%) | .427 (-11%) | .762 (-11%) | -634.3 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 139 | 488 | 72 | 135 | 33 | 3 | 26 | 79 | 0 | 28 | 56 | .277 | .264 (+5%) | .330 (-4%) | .418 (+23%) | .749 (+11%) | 928.3 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 90 | 343 | 34 | 95 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 0 | 32 | 48 | .277 | .269 (+3%) | .336 (+1%) | .431 (+6%) | .768 (+4%) | 271.3 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 84 | 270 | 28 | 62 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 52 | .230 | .268 (-14%) | .335 (-19%) | .422 (-18%) | .758 (-18%) | -863.7 |
| 2010 | LAN | NL | 37 | 75 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 14 | .280 | .257 (+9%) | .325 (-4%) | .402 (+26%) | .728 (+12%) | 131.8 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 24 | 55 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 14 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .320 (+1%) | .399 (-13%) | .719 (-7%) | -55.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 840 | 2,917 | 364 | 759 | 166 | 7 | 127 | 427 | 2 | 224 | 442 | .260 | — | — | — | — | 757 | ||
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 (840 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 406 | 1394 | 171 | 363 | 66 | 198 | .260 |
| Away | 434 | 1523 | 193 | 396 | 61 | 229 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-03 | LAD | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-01 | LAD | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-31 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-30 | LAD | COL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-05-29 | LAD | MIA | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-27 | LAD | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-25 | LAD | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-05-24 | LAD | HOU | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-05-23 | LAD | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-05-22 | LAD | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 89 | 76 | 633 | 48 | 4 | 67 |
| OF | 520 | 507 | 984 | 33 | 15 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BAL | 1B | 7 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | BAL | OF | 28 | 26 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | BAL | 1B | 30 | 28 | 208 | 17 | 1 | 26 |
| 2002 | BAL | OF | 92 | 91 | 174 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | BAL | 1B | 13 | 11 | 91 | 7 | 1 | 16 |
| 2003 | BAL | OF | 144 | 144 | 283 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | BAL | 1B | 14 | 12 | 111 | 13 | 1 | 11 |
| 2004 | BAL | OF | 66 | 63 | 116 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | BAL | 1B | 22 | 19 | 171 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | BAL | OF | 71 | 69 | 133 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | BAL | OF | 44 | 44 | 97 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | OF | 45 | 43 | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | LAN | 1B | 3 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | LAN | OF | 16 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAN | OF | 14 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 89 |
| Left Field | 96 |
| Right Field | 424 |
| Designated Hitter | 180 |
Salary History
Jay Gibbons's recorded salaries total $15,857,500 over 8 seasons, 2001 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gibbons's career ran from 2001 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $650,000 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $4,200,000 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | $375,000 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | $232,500 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $15,857,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jay Gibbons (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jay Gibbons: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 6, 2001 and the final game on June 3, 2011, Jay Gibbons built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (2001 to 2007) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2010 through 2011). Born on March 2, 1977, in Rochester, MI, USA, Gibbons is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Gibbons's listed size is 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The given name on file is Jay Jonathan Gibbons.
Across 840 games at the plate, Gibbons's career line reads 759 hits in 2,917 at bats for a .260 average, along with 127 home runs and 427 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .315 and .453 give Gibbons a career OPS of .767. The .260 career average is close to the .263 the league hit across the same seasons. Gibbons's most home runs in a season came in 2002, when the total reached 28 for the Baltimore Orioles. The hits column peaks at 173, in 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay Gibbons
- What years did Jay Gibbons play?
- Jay Gibbons played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011.
- Was Jay Gibbons a pitcher?
- No. Jay Gibbons was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jay Gibbons hit?
- Jay Gibbons hit 127 career home runs with 759 hits.
- What teams did Jay Gibbons play for?
- Jay Gibbons played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2001–2007) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2010–2011).
- What were Jay Gibbons's career stats?
- In 840 games, Jay Gibbons had 759 hits, 127 home runs, 427 RBI, 364 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- How much did Jay Gibbons earn in his career?
- Jay Gibbons's recorded salaries total $15,857,500 over 8 seasons, 2001 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gibbons's career ran from 2001 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2010.
- What was Jay Gibbons's salary?
- Jay Gibbons's last recorded salary was $650,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $5,000,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $200,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2011.
- What position did Jay Gibbons play?
- Jay Gibbons played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jay Gibbons and how much did he weigh?
- Jay Gibbons was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jay Gibbons hit each season?
- Jay Gibbons's home runs by season: 15 in 2001, 28 in 2002, 23 in 2003, 10 in 2004, 26 in 2005, 13 in 2006, 6 in 2007, 5 in 2010, and 1 in 2011. His most in one season was 28, in 2002.
- What was Jay Gibbons's career batting average?
- Jay Gibbons batted .260 over his career, with 759 hits in 2,917 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jay Gibbons have?
- Jay Gibbons drove in 427 runs in his career.
- Is Jay Gibbons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jay Gibbons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.