Jeff Juden
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1999)
Jeff Juden was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1999 for 8 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 9 seasons. Across 147 career appearances, he went 27-32 with a 4.81 ERA and 441 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-15
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Jeffrey Daniel Juden
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 6.00 | 3.91 (-53%) | -475.0 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 6.18 | 4.51 (-37%) | -220.1 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62.2 | 53 | 28 | 31 | 47 | 4.02 | 4.45 (+10%) | -188.4 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.2 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 35 | 4.10 | 4.61 (+11%) | -600.7 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 2.20 | 4.61 (+52%) | 805.9 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | 11 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 125 | 61 | 57 | 107 | 4.22 | 4.39 (+4%) | -964.2 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.1 | 32 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 5.46 | 4.39 (-24%) | -697.1 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 7 | 11 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 138.1 | 149 | 85 | 66 | 109 | 5.53 | 4.43 (-25%) | -2280.1 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 39 | 6.75 | 4.43 (-52%) | -532.5 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1.59 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 27 | 32 | 147 | 76 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 533.0 | 510 | 285 | 247 | 441 | 4.81 | — | -5,152 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 119 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 60 | .109 | .124 | .160 | .284 | 0 |
Career AVG .109 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.
Career OBP .124 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.
Career SLG .160 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.
Career OPS .284 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 62.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | 22 | 43 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | .140 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 24 | 41 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .122 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 147 | 119 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 60 | .109 | — | — | — | — | 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 (294 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 71 | 67 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | .104 |
| Away | 76 | 52 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .115 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 71 | 275.2 | 260 | 141 | 115 | 234 | 4.60 |
| Away | 76 | 257.1 | 250 | 144 | 132 | 207 | 5.04 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | NYY | TBR | L | 3.2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999-09-27 | NYY | TBR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998-09-24 | LAA | OAK | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-21 | LAA | TEX | — | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998-09-15 | LAA | TBR | L | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998-08-30 | LAA | BOS | — | 4.2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 1998-08-26 | LAA | NYY | W | 6.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998-08-21 | LAA | TOR | L | 7.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| 1998-08-16 | LAA | TOR | L | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998-08-11 | LAA | DET | — | 7.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | HOU | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | PHI | P | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 13 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SFN | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | MON | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | MON | P | 22 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | CLE | P | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIL | P | 24 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | NYA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 147 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-07-05 |
Salary History
Jeff Juden's recorded salaries total $1,631,000 over 6 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Juden's career ran from 1991 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $119,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,631,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
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Jeff Juden: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jeff Juden's first major league game on September 15, 1991; the last one listed came on October 3, 1999. The season rows list, in order, the Houston Astros (1991 through 1993), the Philadelphia Phillies (1994 through 1995), the San Francisco Giants (1996), the Montreal Expos (1996 through 1997), the Cleveland Indians (1997), the Milwaukee Brewers (1998), the Anaheim Angels (1998), and the New York Yankees (1999). Juden, born on January 19, 1971, in Salem, MA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Juden's listed size is 6'7" and 245 pounds. Jeff Juden was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Daniel.
Juden pitched in 147 games, starting 76, and finished with a 27-32 record and 4.81 ERA. The totals include 441 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.81 mark was 9.3% worse. The best win total was 11, in 1997. Juden struck out 109 batters in 1998, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Juden
- What years did Jeff Juden play?
- Jeff Juden played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1999.
- Was Jeff Juden a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Juden pitched in the major leagues, recording 27 wins and 441 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jeff Juden hit?
- Jeff Juden hit 1 career home run with 13 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Juden play for?
- Jeff Juden played for 8 teams: the Houston Astros (1991, 1993), the Philadelphia Phillies (1994–1995), the San Francisco Giants (1996), the Montreal Expos (1996–1997), the Cleveland Indians (1997), the Milwaukee Brewers (1998), the Anaheim Angels (1998), and the New York Yankees (1999).
- What were Jeff Juden's career stats?
- In 147 games, Jeff Juden went 27-32 with a 4.81 ERA, 441 strikeouts, and 533.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Jeff Juden earn in his career?
- Jeff Juden's recorded salaries total $1,631,000 over 6 seasons, 1993 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Juden's career ran from 1991 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1999.
- What was Jeff Juden's salary?
- Jeff Juden's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 1998, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1998.
- What position did Jeff Juden play?
- Jeff Juden played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Juden and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Juden was listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 245 pounds.
- What was Jeff Juden's career ERA?
- Jeff Juden finished with a 4.81 career ERA, going 27-32 with 441 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Juden have?
- Jeff Juden recorded 441 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Juden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Juden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.