Jason Kubel

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2014)

Jason Kubel was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2014 for the Minnesota Twins, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,036 career games, he hit .262 with 913 hits, 140 home runs, and 564 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,857.

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

AVG .262
HR 140
RBI 564
H 913
OPS .777
PIV 3,857
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
L / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 220 lb
Born
5/25/1982 in Belle Fourche, SD, USA
MLB Debut
2004-08-31
Last Game
2014-06-06

Full name: Jason James Kubel

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Career Batting Statistics

Jason Kubel — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,036 3,480 442 913 187 19 140 564 12 355 834 .262 .330 .448 .777 3,857

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .448 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OPS .777 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jason Kubel Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 MIN AL 23 60 10 18 2 0 2 7 1 6 9 .300 .266 (+13%) .335 (+7%) .427 (+1%) .762 (+4%) 43.6
2006 MIN AL 73 220 23 53 8 0 8 26 2 12 45 .241 .269 (-11%) .336 (-17%) .431 (-11%) .768 (-13%) -524.1
2007 MIN AL 128 418 49 114 31 2 13 65 5 41 79 .273 .268 (+2%) .335 (avg) .422 (+6%) .758 (+4%) 231.1
2008 MIN AL 141 463 74 126 22 5 20 78 0 47 91 .272 .263 (+3%) .333 (avg) .416 (+13%) .749 (+7%) 599.6
2009 MIN AL 146 514 73 154 35 2 28 103 1 56 106 .300 .262 (+14%) .332 (+11%) .417 (+29%) .750 (+21%) 2191.2
2010 MIN AL 143 518 68 129 23 3 21 92 0 56 116 .249 .257 (-3%) .325 (-1%) .402 (+6%) .728 (+3%) 276.6
2011 MIN AL 99 366 37 100 21 1 12 58 1 32 86 .273 .255 (+7%) .320 (+3%) .399 (+9%) .719 (+6%) 427.5
2012 ARI NL 141 506 75 128 30 4 30 90 1 57 151 .253 .254 (-1%) .318 (+3%) .405 (+25%) .724 (+15%) 1410.6
2013 ARI NL 89 241 21 53 8 1 5 32 0 24 82 .220 .253 (-13%) .317 (-9%) .396 (-18%) .714 (-14%) -533.5
2013 CLE AL 8 18 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 10 .167 — — — — -533.5
2014 MIN AL 45 156 12 35 6 1 1 13 1 19 59 .224 .251 (-11%) .313 (avg) .386 (-24%) .700 (-13%) -265.7
Career · 11 seasons 1,036 3,480 442 913 187 19 140 564 12 355 834 .262 — — — — 3,324

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

Jason Kubel — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 29 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 13 .069

Playoff Batting by Year

Jason Kubel — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 ALDS2 MIN 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 .000
2009 ALDS1 MIN 3 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 .071
2004 ALDS2 MIN 2 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 .143

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jason Kubel — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home514168423245866281.272
Away520179120945473282.253

Last 10 Games — Batting

Jason Kubel — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2014-06-06 MINHOUL 400000002
2014-06-03 MINMILW 100000000
2014-06-01 MINNYYW 400000004
2014-05-29 MINTEXL 300000012
2014-05-26 MINTEXL 300000001
2014-05-24 MINSFGL 400000001
2014-05-23 MINSFGL 100000020
2014-05-21 MINSDPW 300000010
2014-05-20 MINSDPW 300000012
2014-05-18 MINSEAL 402000001

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jason Kubel — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 622 585 1038 44 17 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jason Kubel — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 MIN OF 10 6 14 1 0 1
2006 MIN OF 37 29 40 1 2 0
2007 MIN OF 84 81 159 2 2 2
2008 MIN OF 49 42 98 2 3 1
2009 MIN OF 58 53 103 1 0 0
2010 MIN OF 98 95 169 7 5 3
2011 MIN OF 58 57 110 9 1 3
2012 ARI OF 125 124 185 14 1 3
2013 ARI OF 57 55 76 6 3 0
2013 CLE OF 6 4 8 1 0 0
2014 MIN OF 40 39 76 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jason Kubel Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Left Field 404
Right Field 224
Designated Hitter 333

Awards & Honors

Jason Kubel — Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-06-10
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-10-04

Salary History

Jason Kubel's recorded salaries total $31,430,500 over 10 seasons, 2005 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kubel's career ran from 2004 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2004.

Jason Kubel — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2014 MIN AL $2,000,000
2013 ARI NL $7,500,000
2012 ARI NL $7,500,000
2011 MIN AL $5,250,000
2010 MIN AL $4,100,000
2009 MIN AL $2,750,000
2008 MIN AL $1,300,000
2007 MIN AL $387,500
2006 MIN AL $327,000
2005 MIN AL $316,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $31,430,500

Award Voting History

Jason Kubel — Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2009 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 3.0 392 0

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Jason Kubel (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Ryan Ludwick
    .260 avg, 154 HR
  2. 82
    Cody Ross
    .262 avg, 132 HR
  3. 62
    Mike Marshall
    .270 avg, 148 HR
  4. 61
    Jim Lemon
    .262 avg, 164 HR
  5. 61
    Trey Mancini
    .263 avg, 129 HR
  6. 44
    Seth Smith
    .261 avg, 126 HR

Jason Kubel: the record in brief

Jason Kubel played a first major league game on August 31, 2004 and a last one on June 6, 2014. Kubel played for the Minnesota Twins (2004 through 2014), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2012 through 2013), and the Cleveland Indians (2013). Kubel played primarily as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on May 25, 1982, in Belle Fourche, SD, USA, Kubel was listed at 6-foot-0 and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Jason James Kubel.

In 1,036 games and 3,480 at bats, Kubel batted .262 with 913 hits, adding 140 home runs and 564 RBI. The on-base percentage is .330 and the slugging percentage .448, for an OPS of .777. Kubel hit .262 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Kubel's .777 stands 5.4% above the league's .738. For power, 2012 stands out: 30 home runs with the Arizona Diamondbacks. No season topped the 154 hits of 2009. Kubel drove in a season-high 103 runs in 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Kubel

What years did Jason Kubel play?
Jason Kubel played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2014.
Was Jason Kubel a pitcher?
No. Jason Kubel was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did Jason Kubel hit?
Jason Kubel hit 140 career home runs with 913 hits.
What teams did Jason Kubel play for?
Jason Kubel played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2004, 2006–2011, 2014), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2012–2013), and the Cleveland Indians (2013).
What were Jason Kubel's career stats?
In 1,036 games, Jason Kubel had 913 hits, 140 home runs, 564 RBI, 442 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
How much did Jason Kubel earn in his career?
Jason Kubel's recorded salaries total $31,430,500 over 10 seasons, 2005 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kubel's career ran from 2004 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2004.
What was Jason Kubel's salary?
Jason Kubel's last recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $7,500,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $316,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2014.
What position did Jason Kubel play?
Jason Kubel played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jason Kubel and how much did he weigh?
Jason Kubel was listed at 6 feet and 220 pounds.
How many home runs did Jason Kubel hit each season?
Jason Kubel's home runs by season: 2 in 2004, 8 in 2006, 13 in 2007, 20 in 2008, 28 in 2009, 21 in 2010, 12 in 2011, 30 in 2012, 5 in 2013, and 1 in 2014. His most in one season was 30, in 2012.
What was Jason Kubel's career batting average?
Jason Kubel batted .262 over his career, with 913 hits in 3,480 at bats.
How many RBI did Jason Kubel have?
Jason Kubel drove in 564 runs in his career.
Is Jason Kubel in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jason Kubel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.