Jason Hardtke
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1998)
Jason Hardtke was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998 for the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 67 career games, he hit .231 with 31 hits, 2 home runs, and 16 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-09-08
- Last Game
- 1998-07-13
Full name: Jason Robert Hardtke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 134 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 24 | .231 | .283 | .328 | .611 | -357 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 19 | 57 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .193 | .269 (-28%) | .340 (-31%) | .426 (-34%) | .767 (-33%) | -324.4 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 30 | 56 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .268 | .266 (avg) | .336 (-4%) | .419 (-2%) | .756 (-3%) | -33.0 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | 18 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 67 | 134 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 24 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -357 | ||
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 (67 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 74 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 12 | .270 |
| Away | 30 | 60 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 4 | .183 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-10 | CHC | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-07-09 | CHC | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-22 | CHC | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-19 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-16 | CHC | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-13 | CHC | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-10 | CHC | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-09 | CHC | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-06-05 | CHC | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 39 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Jason Hardtke: the record in brief
Jason Hardtke played a first major league game on September 8, 1996 and a last one on July 13, 1998. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1996 through 1997) and the Chicago Cubs (1998). Hardtke is listed as a second baseman at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio says Hardtke switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 15, 1971, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. On the record, Jason Hardtke was born Jason Robert Hardtke.
Hardtke finished with 31 hits from 134 at bats in 67 games, which works out to .231, along with 2 homers and 16 RBI. Hardtke got on base at a .283 rate and slugged .328 (.611 OPS). The league as a whole hit .268 across Hardtke's seasons, which puts the .231 career mark 13.6% below average. The OPS comparison is .611 to a league .759, 19.5% below average. Hardtke collected a career-high 15 hits in 1997. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .268 in 1997, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Hardtke
- What years did Jason Hardtke play?
- Jason Hardtke played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998.
- Was Jason Hardtke a pitcher?
- No. Jason Hardtke was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jason Hardtke hit?
- Jason Hardtke hit 2 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What was Jason Hardtke's career batting average?
- Jason Hardtke batted .231 over his career, with 31 hits in 134 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jason Hardtke have?
- Jason Hardtke drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Jason Hardtke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Hardtke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.