Jesus Montero
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2015)
Jesus Montero was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2015 for the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. In 226 career games, he hit .253 with 204 hits, 28 home runs, and 104 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 235 lb
- Died
- 10/19/2025 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-01
- Last Game
- 2015-10-03
Full name: Jesus Alejandro Montero
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 806 | 73 | 204 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 104 | 0 | 48 | 172 | .253 | .295 | .398 | .693 | -585 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .398 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .693 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYA | AL | 18 | 61 | 9 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 17 | .328 | .255 (+29%) | .320 (+27%) | .399 (+48%) | .719 (+38%) | 396.4 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 135 | 515 | 46 | 134 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 62 | 0 | 29 | 99 | .260 | .254 (+2%) | .318 (-6%) | .405 (-5%) | .724 (-5%) | -514.9 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 29 | 101 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 21 | .208 | .253 (-18%) | .317 (-17%) | .396 (-18%) | .714 (-17%) | -286.6 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 6 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 38 | 112 | 11 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 32 | .223 | .254 (-12%) | .316 (-21%) | .404 (+2%) | .721 (-8%) | -179.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 226 | 806 | 73 | 204 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 104 | 0 | 48 | 172 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -585 | ||
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 (226 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 404 | 35 | 97 | 14 | 52 | .240 |
| Away | 112 | 402 | 38 | 107 | 14 | 52 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-03 | SEA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-02 | SEA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-30 | SEA | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-27 | SEA | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-26 | SEA | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-22 | SEA | KCR | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-19 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-09-16 | SEA | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-13 | SEA | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-12 | SEA | COL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 85 |
| First Base | 28 |
| Designated Hitter | 104 |
Salary History
Jesus Montero's recorded salaries total $990,200 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Montero's career ran from 2011 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2014, and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $503,300 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $486,900 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $990,200 | ||
Jesus Montero: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 1, 2011 and the final game on October 3, 2015, Jesus Montero built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the New York Yankees (2011) and the Seattle Mariners (2012 through 2015). Montero, born on November 28, 1989, in Guacara, Carabobo, Venezuela, is listed as a designated hitter and both batted and threw right-handed. Montero's listed size is 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds. The bio records the death on October 19, 2025, in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The bio lists the given name Jesus Alejandro.
Across 226 games at the plate, Montero's career line reads 204 hits in 806 at bats for a .253 average, adding 28 home runs and 104 RBI. The on-base percentage is .295 and the slugging percentage .398, for an OPS of .693. Montero hit .253 while the league hit .254 over the same span, a figure close to average. The home run peak was 15 in 2012 with the Seattle Mariners. No season topped the 134 hits of 2012. In 2012, a season of regular play, Montero hit .260 while the league hit .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jesus Montero
- What years did Jesus Montero play?
- Jesus Montero played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2015.
- Was Jesus Montero a pitcher?
- No. Jesus Montero was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Jesus Montero hit?
- Jesus Montero hit 28 career home runs with 204 hits.
- What teams did Jesus Montero play for?
- Jesus Montero played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2011) and the Seattle Mariners (2012–2015).
- What were Jesus Montero's career stats?
- In 226 games, Jesus Montero had 204 hits, 28 home runs, 104 RBI, and 73 runs, with a .253 batting average.
- How much did Jesus Montero earn in his career?
- Jesus Montero's recorded salaries total $990,200 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Montero's career ran from 2011 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2014, and 2015.
- What was Jesus Montero's salary?
- Jesus Montero's last recorded salary was $503,300, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $503,300, in 2013, and his lowest was $486,900, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2013.
- What position did Jesus Montero play?
- Jesus Montero played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jesus Montero and how much did he weigh?
- Jesus Montero was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 235 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jesus Montero hit each season?
- Jesus Montero's home runs by season: 4 in 2011, 15 in 2012, 3 in 2013, 1 in 2014, and 5 in 2015. His most in one season was 15, in 2012.
- What was Jesus Montero's career batting average?
- Jesus Montero batted .253 over his career, with 204 hits in 806 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jesus Montero have?
- Jesus Montero drove in 104 runs in his career.
- Is Jesus Montero in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jesus Montero has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.