Jerry Hairston, baseball player, 1998-2013

Jerry Hairston

Born: 5/29/1976 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-11 | Final Game: 2013-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jerry Wayne Hairston

Biography

Jerry Hairston was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2013. Born in 1976, Hairston played a total of 1,442 games during his career, showcasing his ability to excel in various roles on the field. With 1,126 hits, he maintained a batting average of .257, demonstrating his consistent offensive contributions. Hairston also displayed power and speed, hitting 70 home runs and driving in 420 runs while stealing 147 bases throughout his tenure. Known for his adaptability, Hairston played multiple positions, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he represented, including the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and San Diego Padres. His playing style was characterized by a combination of agility and strategic base running, which allowed him to influence games in various ways. Hairston’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of advanced analytics and evolving player roles, and he carved out a niche as a reliable utility player in a rapidly changing game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1442 4387 580 1126 233 22 70 420 147 373 572 0.257 0.324 0.368 0.692 -5864.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 47 9 17 6 0 0 4 4 6 0.362

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 NLDS2 MIL 5 16 2 6 2 0 0 3 2 1 0.375
2011 NLCS MIL 6 23 6 9 4 0 0 1 2 3 0.391
2009 ALCS NYA 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2009 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 WS NYA 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 7 61 4 0 3
2B 650 605 1217 1776 57 410
3B 174 134 99 234 26 21
OF 400 258 618 23 9 4
SS 148 115 209 307 13 60

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Second Base 650
Third Base 174
Shortstop 148
Left Field 200
Center Field 139
Right Field 84
Designated Hitter 37

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 LAN NL $3,750,000
2012 LAN NL $2,250,000
2011 WAS NL $2,000,000
2010 SDN NL $2,125,000
2009 CIN NL $2,000,000
2007 TEX AL $750,000
2006 CHN NL $2,300,000
2005 CHN NL $1,800,000
2004 BAL AL $1,650,000
2003 BAL AL $1,550,000
2002 BAL AL $300,000
2001 BAL AL $235,000
2000 BAL AL $205,000
Total Career Earnings $20,915,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1996, 1997