Jerry Owens
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2009)
Jerry Owens was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 129 career games, he hit .262 with 103 hits, 1 home runs, and 18 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-11
- Last Game
- 2009-04-29
Full name: Jerry Lee Owens
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 393 | 49 | 103 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 36 | 30 | 72 | .262 | .319 | .305 | .625 | -870 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OPS .625 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CHA | AL | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | 93 | 356 | 44 | 95 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 32 | 27 | 63 | .267 | .268 (avg) | .335 (-4%) | .422 (-26%) | .758 (-16%) | -870.4 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 12 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 129 | 393 | 49 | 103 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 36 | 30 | 72 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -870 | ||
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 (129 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 200 | 25 | 52 | 1 | 7 | .260 |
| Away | 62 | 193 | 24 | 51 | 0 | 11 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-29 | CHW | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-28 | CHW | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-04-28 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-04-26 | CHW | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-25 | CHW | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-04-24 | CHW | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-04-23 | CHW | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-22 | CHW | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-04-21 | CHW | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-19 | CHW | TBR | W | 1 | 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 | 21 |
| Center Field | 96 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
Jerry Owens's recorded salaries total $397,500 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Owens's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $397,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $397,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Master's College | Santa Clarita | CA | 2002, 2003 |
Jerry Owens: the record in brief
Jerry Owens played a first major league game on September 11, 2006 and a last one on April 29, 2009. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox from 2006 to 2009. Born on February 16, 1981, in Hollywood, CA, USA, Owens is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6'3" and 195 pounds. Jerry Owens was the playing name; the full given name is Jerry Lee.
Across 129 games at the plate, Owens's career line reads 103 hits in 393 at bats for a .262 average, adding 1 home run, 18 runs batted in, and 36 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .319 clip and slugging .305, Owens finished with a .625 OPS. Owens hit .262 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 17.5% below league average (.625 against .757). The hits column peaks at 95, in 2007. On the bases, the high point was 32 steals in 2007. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .267 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Owens
- What years did Jerry Owens play?
- Jerry Owens played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009.
- Was Jerry Owens a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Owens was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jerry Owens hit?
- Jerry Owens hit 1 career home run with 103 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Owens play for?
- Jerry Owens played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (2006–2009).
- What were Jerry Owens's career stats?
- In 129 games, Jerry Owens had 103 hits, 1 home runs, 18 RBI, 49 runs, and 36 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- How much did Jerry Owens earn in his career?
- Jerry Owens's recorded salaries total $397,500 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Owens's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, and 2009.
- What was Jerry Owens's salary?
- Jerry Owens's recorded salary was $397,500 in 2008.
- What position did Jerry Owens play?
- Jerry Owens played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Owens and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Owens was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Owens hit each season?
- Jerry Owens's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 1 in 2007, 0 in 2008, and 0 in 2009. His most in one season was 1, in 2007.
- What was Jerry Owens's career batting average?
- Jerry Owens batted .262 over his career, with 103 hits in 393 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Owens have?
- Jerry Owens drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Owens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Owens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.