Jason Gilfillan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003)
Jason Gilfillan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2003 for the Kansas City Royals. Across 13 career appearances, he went 2-0 with a 7.71 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-05-16
- Last Game
- 2003-06-29
Full name: Jason Edward Gilfillan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 7.71 | 4.40 (-75%) | -641.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 7.71 | — | -641 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 10.2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 8.44 |
| Away | 7 | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6.35 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-29 | KCR | STL | — | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003-06-25 | KCR | CLE | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-06-21 | KCR | STL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-06-19 | KCR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-17 | KCR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-06-15 | KCR | SFG | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-08 | KCR | COL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-07 | KCR | COL | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-03 | KCR | LAD | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-27 | KCR | SEA | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | Charleston | SC | 1995, 1996 |
| Limestone College | Gaffney | SC | 1997 |
Jason Gilfillan: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 16, 2003 and the final game on June 29, 2003, Jason Gilfillan built the record summarized on this page. Gilfillan spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Kansas City Royals. Gilfillan played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 31, 1976, in Shelby, NC, USA, Gilfillan was listed at 6'5" and 220 pounds. Jason Gilfillan was the playing name; the full given name is Jason Edward.
Gilfillan pitched in 13 games, starting 0, and finished with a 2-0 record and 7.71 ERA. The same table counts 12 strikeouts. The league ERA over Gilfillan's seasons was 4.40, so the 7.71 figure ran 75.3% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 2003, with 13 games and 12 strikeouts.
Gilfillan's college years, 1995 and 1996, were spent at College of Charleston. Retrosheet box scores cover 26 of Gilfillan's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Gilfillan, 13 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Gilfillan's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 0 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Gilfillan
- Was Jason Gilfillan a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Gilfillan pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jason Gilfillan play for?
- Jason Gilfillan played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2003).
- What were Jason Gilfillan's career stats?
- In 13 games, Jason Gilfillan went 2-0 with a 7.71 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 16.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Jason Gilfillan play?
- Jason Gilfillan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Gilfillan and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Gilfillan was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Jason Gilfillan's career ERA?
- Jason Gilfillan finished with a 7.71 career ERA, going 2-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Gilfillan have?
- Jason Gilfillan recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Gilfillan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Gilfillan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.