Stan Javier
Born: 1/9/1964 in San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1984-04-15 | Final Game: 2001-10-06
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Stanley Julian Antonio Javier
Biography
Stan Javier was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 2001. Born in 1964, he played a total of 1,763 games over his 17-year career, solidifying his reputation as a reliable contributor both offensively and defensively. With 1,358 hits and a batting average of .269, Javier showcased his ability to make consistent contact and get on base. He also demonstrated power with 57 home runs and drove in 503 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts throughout his career.
Javier was known for his speed on the bases, amassing 246 stolen bases, which highlighted his dynamic playing style. His ability to play multiple outfield positions made him a valuable asset to teams such as the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Angels. He navigated through a competitive era of baseball, marked by the transition from the 1980s to the early 2000s, and left a lasting legacy as a player who combined speed, versatility, and durability on the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | 5047 | 781 | 1358 | 225 | 40 | 57 | 503 | 246 | 578 | 839 | 0.269 | 0.345 | 0.363 | 0.708 | -3221.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYY | AL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 59 | 114 | 13 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 0.202 | -361.9 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 81 | 151 | 22 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 33 | 0.185 | -775.9 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 125 | 397 | 49 | 102 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 20 | 32 | 63 | 0.257 | -629.4 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 112 | 310 | 42 | 77 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 12 | 31 | 45 | 0.248 | -465.3 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 104 | 276 | 56 | 84 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 37 | 44 | 0.304 | 643.7 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 19 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.242 | 643.7 |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 121 | 176 | 21 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 36 | 0.205 | -769.3 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 56 | 58 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0.190 | -175.7 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 74 | 276 | 36 | 72 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 17 | 31 | 43 | 0.261 | -175.7 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 92 | 237 | 33 | 69 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 27 | 33 | 0.291 | 217.7 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 109 | 419 | 75 | 114 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 24 | 49 | 76 | 0.272 | -86.5 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 130 | 442 | 81 | 123 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 56 | 36 | 49 | 63 | 0.278 | -95.4 |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 71 | 274 | 44 | 74 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 51 | 0.270 | -309.4 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 142 | 440 | 69 | 126 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 50 | 25 | 56 | 70 | 0.286 | 225.1 |
| 1998 | SFG | NL | 135 | 417 | 63 | 121 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 49 | 21 | 65 | 63 | 0.290 | 298.4 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 20 | 64 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0.328 | 88.8 |
| 1999 | SFG | NL | 112 | 333 | 49 | 92 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 13 | 29 | 55 | 0.276 | 88.8 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | 105 | 342 | 61 | 94 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 4 | 42 | 64 | 0.275 | -269.9 |
| 2001 | SEA | AL | 89 | 281 | 44 | 82 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 11 | 36 | 47 | 0.292 | 189.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 75 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 0.253 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALCS | SEA | 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.214 |
| 2001 | ALDS1 | SEA | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2000 | ALCS | SEA | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.071 |
| 2000 | ALDS2 | SEA | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 |
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | SFN | 3 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.417 |
| 1989 | ALCS | OAK | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1989 | WS | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1988 | ALCS | OAK | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1988 | WS | OAK | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 38 | 27 | 228 | 12 | 6 | 16 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1513 | 1152 | 3037 | 48 | 37 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYA | OF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | OAK | OF | 51 | 34 | 118 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | OAK | 1B | 6 | 3 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | OAK | OF | 71 | 36 | 111 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | OAK | 1B | 4 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 | OAK | OF | 115 | 86 | 240 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 1989 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | OAK | OF | 107 | 80 | 219 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | OF | 87 | 58 | 204 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | OAK | OF | 13 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | LAN | OF | 69 | 25 | 70 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | LAN | OF | 27 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | OF | 74 | 70 | 212 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | 1B | 12 | 8 | 64 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | CAL | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | OF | 64 | 43 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | OF | 108 | 102 | 270 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | OAK | OF | 124 | 111 | 332 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | SFN | OF | 71 | 68 | 180 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | SFN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | SFN | OF | 130 | 103 | 256 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 | SFN | OF | 121 | 102 | 217 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | HOU | OF | 18 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SFN | OF | 94 | 76 | 158 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | SEA | OF | 88 | 72 | 140 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | SEA | 1B | 6 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | SEA | OF | 76 | 61 | 139 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 38 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 468 |
| Center Field | 691 |
| Right Field | 493 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SEA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | $1,750,000 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | $1,750,000 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $1,350,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $722,223 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $650,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $600,000 |
| 1992 | LAN | NL | $715,000 |
| 1991 | LAN | NL | $650,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $310,000 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | $177,500 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | $77,500 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | $75,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,827,223 | ||