Geoff Jenkins
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2008)
Geoff Jenkins was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2008 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,349 career games, he hit .275 with 1,293 hits, 221 home runs, and 733 RBI. Geoff Jenkins was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,083.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-24
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Geoffrey Scott Jenkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,349 | 4,700 | 688 | 1,293 | 303 | 22 | 221 | 733 | 32 | 418 | 1,186 | .275 | .344 | .490 | .834 | 9,083 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .344 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .490 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.
Career OPS .834 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — +9.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 84 | 262 | 33 | 60 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 20 | 61 | .229 | .266 (-14%) | .335 (-14%) | .420 (-8%) | .755 (-11%) | -503.9 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 135 | 447 | 70 | 140 | 43 | 3 | 21 | 82 | 5 | 35 | 87 | .313 | .271 (+15%) | .344 (+8%) | .433 (+30%) | .778 (+20%) | 1808.2 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 135 | 512 | 100 | 155 | 36 | 4 | 34 | 94 | 11 | 33 | 135 | .303 | .270 (+12%) | .344 (+4%) | .437 (+34%) | .782 (+21%) | 2151.8 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 105 | 397 | 60 | 105 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 63 | 4 | 36 | 120 | .264 | .263 (avg) | .332 (+1%) | .426 (+11%) | .758 (+6%) | 471.7 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 67 | 243 | 35 | 59 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 1 | 22 | 60 | .243 | .261 (-7%) | .331 (-3%) | .416 (+7%) | .747 (+2%) | 80.9 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 124 | 487 | 81 | 144 | 30 | 2 | 28 | 95 | 0 | 58 | 120 | .296 | .264 (+12%) | .332 (+13%) | .422 (+27%) | .754 (+21%) | 2125.5 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 157 | 617 | 88 | 163 | 36 | 6 | 27 | 93 | 3 | 46 | 152 | .264 | .266 (-1%) | .335 (-3%) | .427 (+11%) | .762 (+5%) | 450.0 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 148 | 538 | 87 | 157 | 42 | 1 | 25 | 86 | 0 | 56 | 138 | .292 | .264 (+10%) | .330 (+14%) | .418 (+22%) | .749 (+19%) | 2192.8 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 147 | 484 | 62 | 131 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 70 | 4 | 56 | 129 | .271 | .269 (avg) | .336 (+6%) | .431 (avg) | .768 (+3%) | 430.4 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 132 | 420 | 45 | 107 | 24 | 2 | 21 | 64 | 2 | 32 | 116 | .255 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (-5%) | .422 (+12%) | .758 (+4%) | 282.3 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 115 | 293 | 27 | 72 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 68 | .246 | .263 (-7%) | .333 (-10%) | .416 (-6%) | .749 (-7%) | -406.6 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,349 | 4,700 | 688 | 1,293 | 303 | 22 | 221 | 733 | 32 | 418 | 1,186 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 9,083 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1349 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 672 | 2280 | 346 | 621 | 107 | 360 | .272 |
| Away | 677 | 2420 | 342 | 672 | 114 | 373 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | PHI | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-26 | PHI | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-24 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | PHI | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-19 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-17 | PHI | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-16 | PHI | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-22 | PHI | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-21 | PHI | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-20 | PHI | WAS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1277 | 1210 | 2381 | 98 | 42 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | OF | 81 | 67 | 115 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | MIL | OF | 128 | 118 | 250 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| 2000 | MIL | OF | 131 | 129 | 263 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 2001 | MIL | OF | 104 | 104 | 210 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | MIL | OF | 66 | 65 | 124 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIL | OF | 123 | 122 | 222 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | MIL | OF | 156 | 154 | 261 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | MIL | OF | 144 | 144 | 307 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| 2006 | MIL | OF | 133 | 126 | 247 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | MIL | OF | 121 | 109 | 242 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | PHI | OF | 90 | 72 | 140 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 910 |
| Right Field | 368 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-04-28 |
Salary History
Geoff Jenkins's recorded salaries total $46,297,999 over 10 seasons, 1999 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jenkins's career ran from 1998 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $7,333,333 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $7,833,333 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $7,333,333 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $8,737,500 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | $5,187,500 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | $3,187,500 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $1,187,500 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $282,000 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $216,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $46,297,999 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Geoff Jenkins (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Geoff Jenkins: the record in brief
The profile opens with Geoff Jenkins's first major league game on April 24, 1998; the last one listed came on September 28, 2008. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Brewers (1998 to 2007) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2008). Jenkins played primarily as an outfielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Born on July 21, 1974, in Olympia, WA, USA, Jenkins was listed at 205 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Geoff Jenkins was the playing name; the full given name is Geoffrey Scott.
Jenkins finished with 1,293 hits from 4,700 at bats in 1,349 games, which works out to .275, adding 221 homers, 733 runs batted in, and 32 stolen bases. Jenkins's career OPS of .834 combines a .344 on-base mark with .490 slugging. Jenkins hit .275 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Jenkins's .834 stands 9.7% above the league's .761. No season beat the 34 home runs Jenkins hit in 2000. No season topped the 163 hits of 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geoff Jenkins
- What years did Geoff Jenkins play?
- Geoff Jenkins played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2008.
- Was Geoff Jenkins a pitcher?
- No. Geoff Jenkins was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Geoff Jenkins hit?
- Geoff Jenkins hit 221 career home runs with 1,293 hits.
- What teams did Geoff Jenkins play for?
- Geoff Jenkins played for 2 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1998–2007) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2008).
- Did Geoff Jenkins win an MVP award?
- No. Geoff Jenkins did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Geoff Jenkins win?
- Geoff Jenkins was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Geoff Jenkins's career stats?
- In 1,349 games, Geoff Jenkins had 1,293 hits, 221 home runs, 733 RBI, 688 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .275 batting average.
- How much did Geoff Jenkins earn in his career?
- Geoff Jenkins's recorded salaries total $46,297,999 over 10 seasons, 1999 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jenkins's career ran from 1998 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 1998.
- What was Geoff Jenkins's salary?
- Geoff Jenkins's last recorded salary was $5,000,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $8,737,500, in 2004, and his lowest was $216,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2008.
- What position did Geoff Jenkins play?
- Geoff Jenkins played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Geoff Jenkins and how much did he weigh?
- Geoff Jenkins was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Geoff Jenkins hit each season?
- Geoff Jenkins's home runs by season: 9 in 1998, 21 in 1999, 34 in 2000, 20 in 2001, 10 in 2002, 28 in 2003, 27 in 2004, 25 in 2005, 17 in 2006, 21 in 2007, and 9 in 2008. His most in one season was 34, in 2000.
- What was Geoff Jenkins's career batting average?
- Geoff Jenkins batted .275 over his career, with 1,293 hits in 4,700 at bats.
- How many RBI did Geoff Jenkins have?
- Geoff Jenkins drove in 733 runs in his career.