Griffin Jax
Active Player
Born: 11/22/1994 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2021-06-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: James Griffin Jax
Biography
Griffin Jax, born in 1994, is an active pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 8, 2021. Over the course of his career, Jax has established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation, boasting a career record of 22-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99. His ability to strike out hitters is evident, as he has accumulated 306 strikeouts and secured 15 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Jax's playing style is characterized by a combination of power pitching and strategic command, which allows him to navigate through lineups effectively. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, Jax represents a new generation of pitchers who are reshaping the game in the modern era, where strikeouts and efficiency are at a premium. His contributions on the mound not only highlight his individual talents but also reflect the evolving dynamics of pitching in today's Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 31 | 299 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 356.7 | 307 | 160 | 46 | 104 | 405 | 4.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 4 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.0 | 82 | 58 | 29 | 65 | 6.37 | -4605.6 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 7 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 72.3 | 56 | 27 | 20 | 78 | 3.36 | 1469.3 |
| 2023 | MIN | AL | 6 | 10 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 65.3 | 58 | 28 | 19 | 68 | 3.86 | 1832.9 |
| 2024 | MIN | AL | 5 | 5 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 71.0 | 47 | 16 | 15 | 95 | 2.03 | 3848.5 |
| 2025 | TB | AL | 1 | 7 | 73 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 64 | 31 | 21 | 99 | 4.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | MIN | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | MIN | AL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC2 | MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC2 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 226 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIN | P | 18 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | MIN | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | MIN | P | 71 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIN | P | 72 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 226 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bob Feller Act of Valor Award - MLB Player |