Jeff Juden
Born: 1/19/1971 in Salem, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-09-15 | Final Game: 1999-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Daniel Juden
Biography
Jeff Juden, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1999. Known for his powerful right arm and competitive spirit, Juden made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by a shift towards more offensive play. He played for several teams throughout his career, showcasing his skills in a variety of pitching roles. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 27-32 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81, while striking out 441 batters.
Juden's playing style was defined by his ability to generate strikeouts, which made him a valuable asset in the rotation. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant during his time in the league. His career unfolded during the late 1990s, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity, driven by home run races and the emergence of power hitters. Juden's tenure in the majors reflected the competitive nature of the era and the evolving strategies of pitching. After retiring in 1999, he left behind a legacy that highlighted the challenges and achievements of a pitcher navigating the complexities of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 32 | 147 | 76 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 533.0 | 510 | 285 | 73 | 247 | 441 | 4.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 6.00 | -476.8 |
| 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 | 27.7 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 6.18 | -221.3 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 53 | 28 | 31 | 47 | 4.02 | -190.9 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 2.20 | - |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 35 | 4.10 | - |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 32 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 5.46 | -701.6 |
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 11 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 125 | 61 | 57 | 107 | 4.22 | - |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 39 | 6.75 | - |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 7 | 11 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 138.3 | 149 | 85 | 66 | 109 | 5.53 | -2345.0 |
| 1999 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1.59 | - |
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 | 0.109 | 0.124 | 0.160 | 0.284 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 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 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 22 | 43 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.140 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | 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 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYY | AL | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | WS | CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1997 | ALCS | CLE | 3 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALCS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1997 | WS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 147 | 76 | 20 | 55 | 11 | 4 |
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 | MON | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | SFN | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CLE | P | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MON | P | 22 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | MIL | P | 24 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | NYA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 147 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-07-05 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $1,631,000 | ||