Jayhawk Owens
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1996)
Jayhawk Owens was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996 for the Colorado Rockies, a span of 4 seasons. In 130 career games, he hit .232 with 75 hits, 11 home runs, and 36 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 213 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-06-06
- Last Game
- 1996-09-28
Full name: Claude Jayhawk Owens
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 323 | 54 | 75 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 5 | 38 | 104 | .232 | .318 | .396 | .714 | -389 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career OPS .714 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | 33 | 86 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 30 | .209 | .265 (-21%) | .332 (-17%) | .403 (-8%) | .735 (-12%) | -171.9 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 6 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 18 | 45 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 73 | 180 | 31 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 56 | .239 | .269 (-11%) | .340 (-1%) | .426 (-14%) | .767 (-8%) | -216.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 130 | 323 | 54 | 75 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 5 | 38 | 104 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -389 | ||
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 (130 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 185 | 42 | 56 | 8 | 22 | .303 |
| Away | 64 | 138 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 14 | .138 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-21 | COL | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-19 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996-09-15 | COL | HOU | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-09 | COL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-09-06 | COL | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-01 | COL | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996-08-30 | COL | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-29 | COL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-08-27 | COL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 122 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | COL | NL | $155,000 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | $123,500 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | $121,500 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $509,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | TN | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jayhawk Owens
- What years did Jayhawk Owens play?
- Jayhawk Owens played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996.
- Was Jayhawk Owens a pitcher?
- No. Jayhawk Owens was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jayhawk Owens hit?
- Jayhawk Owens hit 11 career home runs with 75 hits.
- What was Jayhawk Owens's career batting average?
- Jayhawk Owens batted .232 over his career, with 75 hits in 323 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jayhawk Owens have?
- Jayhawk Owens drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Jayhawk Owens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jayhawk Owens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.