Jason Kershner
Born: 12/19/1976 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-07-25 | Final Game: 2004-06-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Jason Ashley Kershner
Biography
Jason Kershner, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004. He made his debut on July 25, 2002, and concluded his big league career on June 16, 2004. Kershner was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to perform in high-pressure situations, traits that defined his approach to the game during his time in the league.
Throughout his career, Kershner compiled a record of 3-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. He recorded 65 strikeouts and achieved one save, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While Kershner's time in the spotlight was relatively brief, he contributed to his teams with a solid pitching repertoire during an era that saw the rise of power hitters and offensive statistics. His journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players striving to make their mark in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 89 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100.3 | 93 | 47 | 11 | 37 | 65 | 4.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 5.79 | - |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1.69 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 3 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 43 | 19 | 15 | 32 | 3.17 | 553.1 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 6.04 | -34.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 89 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | TOR | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TOR | P | 40 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | TOR | P | 24 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 89 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | AL | $315,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $315,000 | ||