Jason Jacome
Born: 11/24/1970 in Tulsa, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-07-02 | Final Game: 1998-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Jason James Jacome
Biography
Jason Jacome, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1994 to 1998. During his time in Major League Baseball, he played for teams such as the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. Jacome's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches, which allowed him to accumulate a total of 141 strikeouts over his career. Despite facing challenges on the mound, he showcased resilience and determination, finishing his career with a record of 10-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.34.
Jacome's tenure in the league occurred during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power-hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies in the late 1990s. While he recorded one save, his contributions to the teams he played for extended beyond mere statistics, as he provided depth to the pitching staff and experience to younger players. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Jason Jacome remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the hardworking pitchers who contribute to the game in various capacities.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 106 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 261.0 | 323 | 155 | 38 | 98 | 141 | 5.34 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 54.0 | 54 | 16 | 17 | 30 | 2.67 | 1126.2 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 4 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 101 | 50 | 21 | 39 | 5.36 | - |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 33 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 10.29 | -921.4 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 0 | 4 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.7 | 67 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 4.72 | - |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 24 | 5.27 | -1169.6 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9.45 | - |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 14.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.043 | 0.043 | 0.043 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 8 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 106 | 34 | 18 | 59 | 3 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | NYN | P | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | KCA | P | 15 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | NYN | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | KCA | P | 49 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | CLE | P | 21 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | KCA | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CLE | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCA | AL | $220,000 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $604,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College | Tucson | AZ | 1991 |