Jayhawk Owens
Born: 2/10/1969 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-06-06 | Final Game: 1996-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 213 lbs
Full name: Claude Jayhawk Owens
Biography
Jayhawk Owens, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Owens played in a total of 130 games during his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute offensively, finishing his career with 75 hits, 11 home runs, and 36 RBIs. His batting average stood at .232, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the mid-1990s as the game began to evolve with the increasing emphasis on power hitting.
Owens' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of the home run as a central element of the game. With five stolen bases to his credit, he showcased a blend of speed and power, although he was not primarily known as a base-stealer. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Owens left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, embodying the grit and determination that defined many players of his era. After his last game on September 28, 1996, Owens transitioned from the field but remains a noted figure in baseball history.
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 | 0.232 | 0.318 | 0.396 | 0.714 | -428.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | 33 | 86 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 0.209 | -182.5 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 6 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 18 | 45 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 73 | 180 | 31 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 56 | 0.239 | -245.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NLDS1 | COL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 122 | 91 | 554 | 55 | 17 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | C | 32 | 24 | 138 | 19 | 7 | 3 |
| 1994 | COL | C | 6 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | COL | C | 16 | 10 | 79 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | COL | C | 68 | 53 | 312 | 27 | 9 | 3 |
Career Games by 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 |