Jason Lane
Born: 12/22/1976 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-05-10 | Final Game: 2014-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Jason Dean Lane
Biography
Jason Lane was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2014. Born in 1976, Lane played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 500 games throughout his career. He was known for his powerful hitting, evidenced by his career totals of 292 hits, 61 home runs, and 189 RBIs, which contributed to a batting average of .241. Additionally, Lane demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 10 stolen bases.
Lane's playing career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitters and significant changes in the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a versatile player were appreciated by the teams he played for, including the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres. Lane's journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players navigating the challenges and opportunities of professional baseball, and his legacy remains one of perseverance and determination on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.87 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 1211 | 165 | 292 | 64 | 7 | 61 | 189 | 10 | 123 | 258 | 0.241 | 0.314 | 0.457 | 0.771 | 58.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 44 | 69 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 0.290 | 267.6 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 18 | 27 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 107 | 136 | 21 | 37 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 33 | 0.272 | 154.3 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 145 | 517 | 65 | 138 | 34 | 4 | 26 | 78 | 6 | 32 | 105 | 0.267 | 728.1 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 112 | 288 | 44 | 58 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 1 | 49 | 75 | 0.201 | -408.1 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 68 | 169 | 18 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 16 | 30 | 0.178 | -683.3 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | -683.3 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 62 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 0.258 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | WS | HOU | 4 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0.222 |
| 2005 | NLDS2 | HOU | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.235 |
| 2005 | NLCS | HOU | 6 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0.238 |
| 2004 | NLCS | HOU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2004 | NLDS2 | HOU | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.600 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| OF | 420 | 293 | 643 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | HOU | OF | 38 | 18 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | HOU | OF | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | HOU | 1B | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | HOU | OF | 76 | 22 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | HOU | OF | 141 | 133 | 239 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | HOU | OF | 98 | 75 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | HOU | OF | 55 | 42 | 123 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | SDN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 63 |
| Center Field | 72 |
| Right Field | 298 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | NL | $1,050,000 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | $450,000 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | $345,000 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | $307,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,152,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa | CA | 1996, 1997 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1998, 1999 |