Jason Maxwell
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2001)
Jason Maxwell was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001 for the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. In 110 career games, he hit .225 with 41 hits, 3 home runs, and 23 RBI.
- 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
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-01
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Jason Ramond Maxwell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 182 | 20 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 18 | 57 | .225 | .294 | .330 | .624 | -666 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHN | NL | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 64 | 111 | 14 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 32 | .243 | .270 (-10%) | .344 (-13%) | .437 (-26%) | .782 (-20%) | -408.4 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 39 | 68 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 23 | .191 | .263 (-28%) | .332 (-14%) | .426 (-31%) | .758 (-24%) | -257.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 110 | 182 | 20 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 18 | 57 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -666 | ||
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 (110 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 83 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 13 | .265 |
| Away | 57 | 99 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 10 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-05 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-04 | MIN | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-02 | MIN | DET | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-30 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-27 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-06 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-05 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-28 | MIN | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-25 | MIN | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 40 |
| Third Base | 30 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MIN | AL | $215,000 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $202,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $417,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | TN | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Jason Maxwell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jason Maxwell debuted on September 1, 1998 and played a final game on October 7, 2001. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1998) and the Minnesota Twins (2000 through 2001). Born on March 26, 1972, in Lewisburg, TN, USA, Maxwell is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Jason Ramond Maxwell.
Across 110 games at the plate, Maxwell's career line reads 41 hits in 182 at bats for a .225 average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 23 RBI. Maxwell's career OPS of .624 combines a .294 on-base mark with .330 slugging. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Maxwell's .225 average sits 15.6% below it. By OPS the gap is 18.5% below league average (.624 against .765). Maxwell collected a career-high 27 hits in 2000. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .243 in 2000, did not top the league's .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Maxwell
- What years did Jason Maxwell play?
- Jason Maxwell played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001.
- Was Jason Maxwell a pitcher?
- No. Jason Maxwell was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jason Maxwell hit?
- Jason Maxwell hit 3 career home runs with 41 hits.
- What was Jason Maxwell's career batting average?
- Jason Maxwell batted .225 over his career, with 41 hits in 182 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jason Maxwell have?
- Jason Maxwell drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Jason Maxwell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Maxwell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.