Jason Heyward
Born: 8/9/1989 in Ridgewood, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-04-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Jason Alias Heyward
Biography
Jason Heyward, born in 1989, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player since his debut in 2010. Over his career, he has played in 1,790 games, accumulating 1,560 hits and 184 home runs, while driving in 718 RBIs. With a batting average of .256 and 125 stolen bases, Heyward showcases a blend of power and speed that has made him a versatile asset to his teams. His style of play is characterized by a strong defensive presence in the outfield, complemented by a solid offensive performance.
Heyward’s early career was marked by significant recognition, including multiple Rookie of the Month awards and being named the TSN Rookie of the Year. He earned an All-Star selection, further establishing his status in the league. As an influential figure in contemporary baseball, Heyward continues to impact the game with his experience and leadership, navigating the challenges of modern baseball dynamics while maintaining a focus on skill development and team success.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 6089 | 870 | 1560 | 304 | 41 | 184 | 718 | 125 | 700 | 1218 | 0.256 | 0.337 | 0.410 | 0.748 | 4619.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 142 | 520 | 83 | 144 | 29 | 5 | 18 | 72 | 11 | 91 | 128 | 0.277 | 2123.0 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 128 | 396 | 50 | 90 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 9 | 51 | 93 | 0.227 | -61.1 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 158 | 587 | 93 | 158 | 30 | 6 | 27 | 82 | 21 | 58 | 152 | 0.269 | 1437.3 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 104 | 382 | 67 | 97 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 2 | 48 | 73 | 0.254 | 761.9 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 149 | 573 | 74 | 155 | 26 | 3 | 11 | 58 | 20 | 67 | 98 | 0.271 | 796.5 |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 154 | 547 | 79 | 160 | 33 | 4 | 13 | 60 | 23 | 56 | 90 | 0.293 | 1265.7 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 142 | 530 | 61 | 122 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 49 | 11 | 54 | 93 | 0.230 | -1471.8 |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 126 | 432 | 59 | 112 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 59 | 4 | 41 | 67 | 0.259 | -361.4 |
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 127 | 440 | 67 | 119 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 57 | 1 | 42 | 60 | 0.270 | 80.7 |
| 2019 | CHC | NL | 147 | 513 | 78 | 129 | 20 | 4 | 21 | 62 | 8 | 68 | 110 | 0.251 | 334.5 |
| 2020 | CHC | NL | 50 | 147 | 20 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 30 | 37 | 0.265 | 473.8 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 104 | 323 | 35 | 69 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 27 | 68 | 0.214 | -861.1 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 48 | 137 | 15 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 32 | 0.204 | -471.2 |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 124 | 334 | 56 | 90 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 40 | 2 | 34 | 64 | 0.269 | 687.5 |
| 2024 | HOU | AL | 24 | 55 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0.218 | 44.7 |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 63 | 173 | 25 | 36 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 4 | 17 | 36 | 0.208 | 44.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 138 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 0.145 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC1 | HOU | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | LAN | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | NLWC3 | CHN | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 |
| 2018 | NLWC | CHN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2017 | NLCS | CHN | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2017 | NLDS2 | CHN | 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.167 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | CHN | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.083 |
| 2016 | NLCS | CHN | 6 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.062 |
| 2016 | WS | CHN | 6 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.150 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | SLN | 4 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.357 |
| 2013 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0.167 |
| 2012 | NLWC | ATL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 2010 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.125 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1752 | 1617 | 3326 | 76 | 40 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | OF | 140 | 136 | 235 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | ATL | OF | 122 | 106 | 218 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | ATL | OF | 156 | 151 | 335 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | ATL | OF | 102 | 97 | 211 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | ATL | OF | 149 | 148 | 365 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | SLN | OF | 147 | 144 | 290 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | CHN | OF | 141 | 133 | 269 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | CHN | OF | 124 | 116 | 230 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 | CHN | OF | 126 | 111 | 245 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | CHN | OF | 144 | 137 | 247 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | CHN | OF | 50 | 49 | 98 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | CHN | OF | 97 | 92 | 157 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | CHN | OF | 47 | 41 | 91 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAN | OF | 120 | 93 | 190 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | HOU | OF | 26 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | LAN | OF | 61 | 49 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 230 |
| Right Field | 1603 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gold Glove | RF |
| 2016 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 2015 | Gold Glove | RF |
| 2014 | Gold Glove | RF |
| 2012 | Gold Glove | RF |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-06-24 |
| 2010 | Rookie of the Month | May |
| 2010 | Rookie of the Month | April |
| 2010 | TSN Rookie of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHN | NL | $19,555,288 |
| 2015 | SLN | NL | $7,800,000 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $3,650,000 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | $565,000 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | $496,500 |
| 2010 | ATL | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $36,966,788 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 15.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 28th | 4.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 11.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2010 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 107.0 | 160 | 9 |