Reggie Jefferson
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1999)
Reggie Jefferson was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1999 for 4 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 9 seasons. In 680 career games, he hit .300 with 637 hits, 72 home runs, and 300 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,722.
- 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
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-05-18
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Reginald Jirod Jefferson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 680 | 2,123 | 285 | 637 | 131 | 11 | 72 | 300 | 2 | 146 | 451 | .300 | .349 | .474 | .823 | 3,722 |
Career AVG .300 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .474 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.
Career OPS .823 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 26 | 101 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 22 | .198 | .255 (-23%) | .323 (-32%) | .384 (-25%) | .708 (-29%) | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 24 | 89 | 8 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .337 | .255 (+32%) | .322 (+9%) | .377 (+28%) | .699 (+19%) | 236.2 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 113 | 366 | 35 | 91 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 34 | 1 | 28 | 78 | .249 | .265 (-6%) | .332 (-7%) | .403 (-8%) | .735 (-7%) | -422.1 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 63 | 162 | 24 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 32 | .327 | .269 (+21%) | .338 (+16%) | .424 (+28%) | .763 (+23%) | 695.8 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 46 | 121 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 24 | .289 | .266 (+8%) | .337 (-1%) | .417 (+15%) | .755 (+8%) | 127.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 122 | 386 | 67 | 134 | 30 | 4 | 19 | 74 | 0 | 25 | 89 | .347 | .269 (+29%) | .340 (+14%) | .426 (+39%) | .767 (+28%) | 2074.1 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 136 | 489 | 74 | 156 | 33 | 1 | 13 | 67 | 1 | 24 | 93 | .319 | .266 (+20%) | .336 (+6%) | .419 (+12%) | .756 (+10%) | 904.8 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 62 | 196 | 24 | 60 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 40 | .306 | .266 (+15%) | .335 (+12%) | .420 (+24%) | .755 (+18%) | 662.2 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 83 | 206 | 21 | 57 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 54 | .277 | .271 (+2%) | .344 (-2%) | .433 (-3%) | .778 (-2%) | -80.8 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 680 | 2,123 | 285 | 637 | 131 | 11 | 72 | 300 | 2 | 146 | 451 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 4,197 | ||
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
View full game log (680 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 335 | 1052 | 137 | 324 | 33 | 151 | .308 |
| Away | 345 | 1071 | 148 | 313 | 39 | 149 | .292 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | BOS | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-10-01 | BOS | BAL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-30 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-29 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999-09-24 | BOS | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-22 | BOS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-15 | BOS | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-14 | BOS | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-13 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999-09-12 | BOS | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 115 | 95 | 861 | 87 | 13 | 87 |
| OF | 49 | 40 | 66 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | CLE | 1B | 26 | 26 | 252 | 24 | 2 | 28 |
| 1992 | CLE | 1B | 15 | 15 | 129 | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| 1993 | CLE | 1B | 15 | 13 | 112 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| 1994 | SEA | 1B | 13 | 11 | 92 | 10 | 2 | 14 |
| 1994 | SEA | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BOS | 1B | 7 | 3 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | BOS | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | 1B | 16 | 14 | 117 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | BOS | OF | 45 | 37 | 61 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | 1B | 12 | 8 | 74 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| 1998 | BOS | 1B | 7 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 115 |
| Left Field | 49 |
| Designated Hitter | 433 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Player of the Week | Week of 1996-06-29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BOS | AL | $3,400,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $1,900,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $695,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $562,500 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $240,000 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $142,500 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $120,000 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $102,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,462,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Reggie Jefferson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reggie Jefferson
- What years did Reggie Jefferson play?
- Reggie Jefferson played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1999.
- Was Reggie Jefferson a pitcher?
- No. Reggie Jefferson was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Reggie Jefferson hit?
- Reggie Jefferson hit 72 career home runs with 637 hits.
- What was Reggie Jefferson's career batting average?
- Reggie Jefferson batted .300 over his career, with 637 hits in 2,123 at bats.
- How many RBI did Reggie Jefferson have?
- Reggie Jefferson drove in 300 runs in his career.
- Is Reggie Jefferson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Reggie Jefferson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.