Jon Nunnally
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2000)
Jon Nunnally was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000 for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 6 seasons. In 364 career games, he hit .246 with 218 hits, 42 home runs, and 125 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,596.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-26
- Last Game
- 2000-05-31
Full name: Jonathan Keith Nunnally
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 885 | 162 | 218 | 47 | 12 | 42 | 125 | 19 | 146 | 239 | .246 | .354 | .469 | .823 | 1,596 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career OBP .354 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .469 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.
Career OPS .823 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — +7.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 119 | 303 | 51 | 74 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 42 | 6 | 51 | 86 | .244 | .266 (-8%) | .337 (+6%) | .417 (+13%) | .755 (+10%) | 645.6 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | 35 | 90 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 25 | .211 | .269 (-22%) | .340 (-10%) | .426 (+7%) | .767 (-1%) | -30.8 |
| 1997 | KCA | AL | 13 | 29 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 65 | 201 | 38 | 64 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 7 | 26 | 51 | .318 | .266 (+19%) | .336 (+19%) | .419 (+44%) | .756 (+33%) | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 74 | 174 | 29 | 36 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 34 | 38 | .207 | .266 (-22%) | .335 (avg) | .420 (-10%) | .755 (-5%) | -118.1 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 10 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 48 | 74 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 26 | .189 | .270 (-30%) | .344 (-2%) | .437 (-17%) | .782 (-10%) | -119.6 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 364 | 885 | 162 | 218 | 47 | 12 | 42 | 125 | 19 | 146 | 239 | .246 | — | — | — | — | 377 | ||
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 (364 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 178 | 403 | 66 | 89 | 17 | 48 | .221 |
| Away | 186 | 482 | 96 | 129 | 25 | 77 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-31 | NYN | LAD | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-30 | NYN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-29 | NYN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-28 | NYN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000-05-27 | NYN | STL | W | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-05-24 | NYN | SDP | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000-05-23 | NYN | SDP | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-22 | NYN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-21 | NYN | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-20 | NYN | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 71 |
| Center Field | 87 |
| Right Field | 193 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Jon Nunnally's recorded salaries total $994,000 over 5 seasons, 1995 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nunnally's career ran from 1995 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NYN | NL | $260,000 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $245,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $190,000 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | $190,000 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $994,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus | Miami | FL | 1991, 1992 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 2.0 | 140 | 0 |
Jon Nunnally: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 26, 1995 and the final game on May 31, 2000, Jon Nunnally built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (1995 to 1997), the Cincinnati Reds (1997 through 1998), the Boston Red Sox (1999), and the New York Mets (2000). Born on November 9, 1971, in Danville, VA, USA, Nunnally is listed as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'10" and 190 pounds. Jon Nunnally was the playing name; the full given name is Jonathan Keith.
Nunnally's career batting table shows 364 games, 885 at bats and 218 hits, a .246 average, adding 42 home runs and 125 runs batted in. Nunnally's career OPS of .823 combines a .354 on-base mark with .469 slugging. Nunnally's .246 average ran 8.3% below the .269 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season beat the 14 home runs Nunnally hit in 1995. The hits column peaks at 74, in 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Nunnally
- What years did Jon Nunnally play?
- Jon Nunnally played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000.
- Was Jon Nunnally a pitcher?
- No. Jon Nunnally was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jon Nunnally hit?
- Jon Nunnally hit 42 career home runs with 218 hits.
- What teams did Jon Nunnally play for?
- Jon Nunnally played for 4 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1995–1997), the Cincinnati Reds (1997–1998), the Boston Red Sox (1999), and the New York Mets (2000).
- What were Jon Nunnally's career stats?
- In 364 games, Jon Nunnally had 218 hits, 42 home runs, 125 RBI, 162 runs, and 19 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- How much did Jon Nunnally earn in his career?
- Jon Nunnally's recorded salaries total $994,000 over 5 seasons, 1995 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nunnally's career ran from 1995 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1999.
- What was Jon Nunnally's salary?
- Jon Nunnally's last recorded salary was $260,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $260,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2000.
- What position did Jon Nunnally play?
- Jon Nunnally played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jon Nunnally and how much did he weigh?
- Jon Nunnally was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jon Nunnally hit each season?
- Jon Nunnally's home runs by season: 14 in 1995, 5 in 1996, 14 in 1997, 7 in 1998, 0 in 1999, and 2 in 2000. His most in one season was 14, in 1995 and 1997.
- What was Jon Nunnally's career batting average?
- Jon Nunnally batted .246 over his career, with 218 hits in 885 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jon Nunnally have?
- Jon Nunnally drove in 125 runs in his career.
- Is Jon Nunnally in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jon Nunnally has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.