Jason Hirsh
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2008)
Jason Hirsh was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008 for the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. Across 32 career appearances, he went 8-11 with a 5.32 ERA and 110 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'8" / 250 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-08-12
- Last Game
- 2008-09-26
Full name: Jason Michael Hirsh
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.2 | 48 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 6.04 | 4.53 (-34%) | -2458.9 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 112.1 | 103 | 60 | 48 | 75 | 4.81 | 4.47 (-7%) | -2386.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8.31 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 8 | 11 | 32 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 165.2 | 166 | 98 | 74 | 110 | 5.32 | — | -4,845 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | .060 | .078 | .060 | .138 | 0 |
Career AVG .060 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 77.5% below league average.
Career OBP .078 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 76.6% below league average.
Career SLG .060 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 85.8% below league average.
Career OPS .138 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 81.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 19 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .097 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 32 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | .060 | — | — | — | — | 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 (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .120 |
| Away | 15 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 85.0 | 86 | 48 | 30 | 52 | 5.08 |
| Away | 15 | 80.2 | 80 | 50 | 44 | 58 | 5.58 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-26 | COL | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-21 | COL | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-15 | COL | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-03 | COL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-07 | COL | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-08-02 | COL | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-02 | COL | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-27 | COL | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-22 | COL | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-16 | COL | TBR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-26 | COL | AZ | — | 4.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008-09-21 | COL | AZ | — | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-15 | COL | SDP | — | 2.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09-03 | COL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-07 | COL | MIL | W | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-08-02 | COL | MIA | — | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2007-07-02 | COL | NYN | W | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-06-27 | COL | CHC | L | 6.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007-06-22 | COL | TOR | — | 4.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007-06-16 | COL | TBR | — | 4.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
Salary History
Jason Hirsh's recorded salaries total $777,000 over 2 seasons, 2007 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hirsh's career ran from 2006 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | COL | NL | $396,000 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | $381,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $777,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks | CA | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Jason Hirsh: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 12, 2006 and the final game on September 26, 2008, Jason Hirsh built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (2006) and the Colorado Rockies (2007 to 2008). Hirsh, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'8" and 250 pounds. Hirsh was born on February 20, 1982, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. Jason Hirsh was the playing name; the full given name is Jason Michael.
Hirsh's career pitching line is 8 wins, 11 losses and a 5.32 ERA over 32 appearances. Also on Hirsh's record: 110 strikeouts. Against a 4.44 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.32 mark was 19.9% worse. Hirsh won 5 games in 2007, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.81 in 2007, when the league's was 4.47.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hirsh, 32 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Hirsh with 2 putouts, 16 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Hirsh
- What years did Jason Hirsh play?
- Jason Hirsh played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008.
- Was Jason Hirsh a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Hirsh pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 110 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jason Hirsh hit?
- Jason Hirsh hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Jason Hirsh play for?
- Jason Hirsh played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (2006) and the Colorado Rockies (2007–2008).
- What were Jason Hirsh's career stats?
- In 32 games, Jason Hirsh went 8-11 with a 5.32 ERA, 110 strikeouts, and 165.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Jason Hirsh earn in his career?
- Jason Hirsh's recorded salaries total $777,000 over 2 seasons, 2007 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hirsh's career ran from 2006 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Jason Hirsh's salary?
- Jason Hirsh's last recorded salary was $396,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $396,000, in 2008, and his lowest was $381,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2008.
- What position did Jason Hirsh play?
- Jason Hirsh played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Hirsh and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Hirsh was listed at 6 feet 8 inches and 250 pounds.
- What was Jason Hirsh's career ERA?
- Jason Hirsh finished with a 5.32 career ERA, going 8-11 with 110 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Hirsh have?
- Jason Hirsh recorded 110 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Hirsh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Hirsh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.