Jeff Hearron
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1986)
Jeff Hearron was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1986 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. In 16 career games, he hit .200 with 6 hits and 4 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-08-25
- Last Game
- 1986-09-28
Full name: Jeffrey Vernon Hearron
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .200 | .273 | .233 | .506 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career SLG .233 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.
Career OPS .506 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 12 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .167 |
| Away | 7 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-28 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-29 | TOR | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-27 | TOR | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-26 | TOR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-25 | TOR | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-23 | TOR | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-04-21 | TOR | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-20 | TOR | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-19 | TOR | KCR | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-04-18 | TOR | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1980, 1981 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1982, 1983 |
Jeff Hearron: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jeff Hearron's first major league game on August 25, 1985; the last one listed came on September 28, 1986. Hearron's only club in the season tables is the Toronto Blue Jays. At 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, Hearron is listed as a catcher. Hearron threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 19, 1961, in Long Beach, CA, USA. Hearron's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Vernon Hearron.
Across 16 games at the plate, Hearron's career line reads 6 hits in 30 at bats for a .200 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .273 and .233 give Hearron a career OPS of .506. The league as a whole hit .257 across Hearron's seasons, which puts the .200 career mark 22.3% below average. The OPS comparison is .506 to a league .718, 29.5% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 5, in 1986.
Hearron appears at one position only: catcher, in 16 games. Behind the plate, Hearron's fielding totals are 63 putouts, 4 assists and 1 errors.
Hearron reached the postseason in 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Hearron
- What years did Jeff Hearron play?
- Jeff Hearron played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1986.
- Was Jeff Hearron a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Hearron was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jeff Hearron hit?
- Jeff Hearron hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Hearron play for?
- Jeff Hearron played for one team, the Toronto Blue Jays (1985–1986).
- What were Jeff Hearron's career stats?
- In 16 games, Jeff Hearron had 6 hits, 4 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Jeff Hearron play?
- Jeff Hearron played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Hearron and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Hearron was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Jeff Hearron's career batting average?
- Jeff Hearron batted .200 over his career, with 6 hits in 30 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Hearron have?
- Jeff Hearron drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Hearron in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Hearron has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.