Jason Hirsh
Born: 2/20/1982 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-08-12 | Final Game: 2008-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: Jason Michael Hirsh
Biography
Jason Hirsh was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1982, who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008. He made his debut with the Colorado Rockies and later played for the Houston Astros, showcasing a blend of size and skill on the mound. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches, Hirsh was known for his imposing presence, which complemented a repertoire that included a powerful fastball and effective breaking pitches. Throughout his career, he demonstrated resilience and determination, characteristics that are often celebrated in pitchers of his era.
Hirsh concluded his major league tenure with a career record of 8-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.32 over the course of his time in the league. He struck out 110 batters, though he did not record any saves. His career, while perhaps not as prolific as some of his contemporaries, contributed to the depth of pitching talent during a time when teams were increasingly relying on specialized roles and developing young arms. After retiring from professional baseball, Hirsh remained a part of the sport's fabric, embodying the journey of many players navigating the challenges of the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 32 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 165.7 | 166 | 98 | 32 | 74 | 110 | 5.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 48 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 6.04 | -2481.5 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 112.3 | 103 | 60 | 48 | 75 | 4.81 | -2441.1 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.060 | 0.078 | 0.060 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 19 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.097 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 32 | 29 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | P | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | COL | P | 19 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | COL | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | COL | NL | $396,000 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | $381,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $777,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks | CA | 2001, 2002, 2003 |