J. R. House

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2008)

J. R. House was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2008 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Houston Astros, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 6 seasons. In 32 career games, he hit .167 with 10 hits, 3 home runs, 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

AVG .167
HR 3
RBI 4
H 10
OPS .573
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 215 lb
Born
11/11/1979 in Charleston, WV, USA
MLB Debut
2003-09-27
Last Game
2008-08-19

Full name: James Rodger House

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Career Batting Statistics

J. R. House — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 60 6 10 3 0 3 4 0 1 16 .167 .206 .367 .573 0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OBP .206 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS .573 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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J. R. House — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2003 PIT NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 5 9 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .111 — — — — 0.0
2006 HOU NL 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 19 38 5 8 2 0 3 3 0 1 11 .211 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 5 seasons 32 60 6 10 3 0 3 4 0 1 16 .167 — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

J. R. House — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home13233323.130
Away19373711.189

Last 10 Games — Batting

J. R. House — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2008-08-19 HOUMILW 100000000
2008-08-18 HOUMILL 100000001
2008-08-16 HOUAZL 100000100
2007-09-30 BALNYYL 311001100
2007-09-29 BALNYYL 100000000
2007-09-27 BALTORW 211001101
2007-09-25 BALTORL 100000001
2007-09-23 BALTEXL 301100001
2007-09-22 BALTEXW 100000000
2007-09-20 BALTEXW 200000010

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

J. R. House — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 10 0 0 0
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
C 15 8 58 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

J. R. House — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 PIT C 3 2 17 0 0 0
2006 HOU 1B 2 1 8 0 0 0
2006 HOU C 3 1 10 1 0 0
2007 BAL 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2007 BAL 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2007 BAL C 9 5 31 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

J. R. House — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 15
First Base 3
Third Base 2
Designated Hitter 5

J. R. House: the record in brief

Between the debut on September 27, 2003 and the final game on August 19, 2008, J. R. House built the record summarized on this page. By club, House's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (2003 to 2004), the Houston Astros (2006 through 2008), and the Baltimore Orioles (2007). House, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. House is listed at 6'0" and 215 pounds. The birth record reads November 11, 1979, in Charleston, WV, USA. J. R. House was the playing name; the full given name is James Rodger.

Across 32 games at the plate, House's career line reads 10 hits in 60 at bats for a .167 average, along with 3 home runs and 4 RBI. House got on base at a .206 rate and slugged .367 (.573 OPS). Over the seasons House played, league hitters batted .266; the .167 career figure is 37.4% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 8, in 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions about J. R. House

What years did J. R. House play?
J. R. House played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2008.
Was J. R. House a pitcher?
No. J. R. House was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did J. R. House hit?
J. R. House hit 3 career home runs with 10 hits.
What teams did J. R. House play for?
J. R. House played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2003–2004), the Houston Astros (2006, 2008), and the Baltimore Orioles (2007).
What were J. R. House's career stats?
In 32 games, J. R. House had 10 hits, 3 home runs, 4 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .167 batting average.
What position did J. R. House play?
J. R. House played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was J. R. House and how much did he weigh?
J. R. House was listed at 6 feet and 215 pounds.
How many home runs did J. R. House hit each season?
J. R. House's home runs by season: 0 in 2003, 0 in 2004, 0 in 2006, 3 in 2007, and 0 in 2008. His most in one season was 3, in 2007.
What was J. R. House's career batting average?
J. R. House batted .167 over his career, with 10 hits in 60 at bats.
How many RBI did J. R. House have?
J. R. House drove in 4 runs in his career.
Is J. R. House in the Hall of Fame?
No. J. R. House has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.