Jason Grabowski
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2005)
Jason Grabowski was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005 for the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 4 seasons. In 190 career games, he hit .196 with 59 hits, 11 home runs, and 33 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
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-09-22
- Last Game
- 2005-10-02
Full name: Jason William Grabowski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 301 | 35 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 85 | .196 | .275 | .339 | .613 | -948 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career SLG .339 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.
Career OPS .613 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAN | NL | 113 | 173 | 18 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 50 | .220 | .266 (-17%) | .335 (-11%) | .427 (-11%) | .762 (-11%) | -316.4 |
| 2005 | LAN | NL | 65 | 112 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 29 | .161 | .264 (-39%) | .330 (-31%) | .418 (-36%) | .749 (-34%) | -631.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 190 | 301 | 35 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 85 | .196 | — | — | — | — | -948 | ||
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 (190 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 93 | 130 | 19 | 28 | 5 | 17 | .215 |
| Away | 97 | 171 | 16 | 31 | 6 | 16 | .181 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-02 | LAD | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-26 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-25 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-24 | LAD | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-22 | LAD | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-16 | LAD | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-14 | LAD | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-07 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-06 | LAD | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-17 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 62 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
Jason Grabowski's recorded salaries total $628,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Grabowski's career ran from 2002 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAN | NL | $327,000 |
| 2004 | LAN | NL | $301,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $628,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs | CT | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
Jason Grabowski: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jason Grabowski's first major league game on September 22, 2002; the last one listed came on October 2, 2005. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (2002 through 2003) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004 through 2005). Grabowski played primarily as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 24, 1976, in New Haven, CT, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 3 inches and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Jason William Grabowski.
Grabowski finished with 59 hits from 301 at bats in 190 games, which works out to .196, along with 11 home runs and 33 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .275 and .339 give Grabowski a career OPS of .613. Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Grabowski's .196 average sits 25.8% below it. 2004 produced Grabowski's most hits, 38 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .220 in 2004, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Grabowski
- What years did Jason Grabowski play?
- Jason Grabowski played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005.
- Was Jason Grabowski a pitcher?
- No. Jason Grabowski was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jason Grabowski hit?
- Jason Grabowski hit 11 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What teams did Jason Grabowski play for?
- Jason Grabowski played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2002–2003) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004–2005).
- What were Jason Grabowski's career stats?
- In 190 games, Jason Grabowski had 59 hits, 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 35 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .196 batting average.
- How much did Jason Grabowski earn in his career?
- Jason Grabowski's recorded salaries total $628,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Grabowski's career ran from 2002 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2003.
- What was Jason Grabowski's salary?
- Jason Grabowski's last recorded salary was $327,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $327,000, in 2005, and his lowest was $301,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2005.
- What position did Jason Grabowski play?
- Jason Grabowski played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Grabowski and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Grabowski was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jason Grabowski hit each season?
- Jason Grabowski's home runs by season: 0 in 2002, 0 in 2003, 7 in 2004, and 4 in 2005. His most in one season was 7, in 2004.
- What was Jason Grabowski's career batting average?
- Jason Grabowski batted .196 over his career, with 59 hits in 301 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jason Grabowski have?
- Jason Grabowski drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Jason Grabowski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Grabowski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.