Ryan Jorgensen
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2008)
Ryan Jorgensen was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008 for the Florida Marlins, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. In 10 career games, he hit .150 with 3 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-08-08
- Last Game
- 2008-09-19
Full name: Ryan Wayne Jorgensen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .150 | .150 | .450 | .600 | 0 |
Career AVG .150 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.
Career OBP .150 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.
Career SLG .450 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OPS .600 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — 20.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | FLO | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 4 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 10 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .125 |
| Away | 7 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-19 | MIN | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-13 | MIN | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-26 | CIN | MIA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-21 | CIN | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-19 | CIN | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007-08-15 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-23 | MIA | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-08-12 | MIA | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-08 | MIA | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-08-08 | MIA | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 2000 |
| San Jacinto College - North Campus | Houston | TX | 1998, 1999 |
Ryan Jorgensen: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 8, 2005 and the final game on September 19, 2008, Ryan Jorgensen built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Florida Marlins (2005), the Cincinnati Reds (2007), and the Minnesota Twins (2008). Jorgensen is listed as a catcher at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds. The bio says Jorgensen batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 4, 1979, in Jacksonville, FL, USA. The given name on file is Ryan Wayne Jorgensen.
The batting record for Jorgensen: 10 games, 3 hits in 20 at bats, and a .150 average, along with 2 homers and 6 RBI. The league as a whole hit .265 across Jorgensen's seasons, which puts the .150 career mark 43.5% below average. By OPS the gap is 20.3% below league average (.600 against .752). 2007 produced Jorgensen's most hits, 3 of them for the Cincinnati Reds.
Jorgensen appears at one position only: catcher, in 9 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Jorgensen
- What years did Ryan Jorgensen play?
- Ryan Jorgensen played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008.
- Was Ryan Jorgensen a pitcher?
- No. Ryan Jorgensen was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ryan Jorgensen hit?
- Ryan Jorgensen hit 2 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Ryan Jorgensen's career batting average?
- Ryan Jorgensen batted .150 over his career, with 3 hits in 20 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ryan Jorgensen have?
- Ryan Jorgensen drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Ryan Jorgensen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ryan Jorgensen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.