Jason Pearson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2003)
Jason Pearson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2003 for the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 23.62 ERA and 4 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-06-04
- Last Game
- 2003-08-20
Full name: Jason John Pearson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 63.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23.62 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1.1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 47.25 |
| Away | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-20 | STL | PIT | — | 0.2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-08-17 | STL | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-07 | SDP | TBR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002-06-04 | SDP | SFG | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | Normal | IL | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Jason Pearson: the record in brief
Jason Pearson played a first major league game on June 4, 2002 and a last one on August 20, 2003. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (2002) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2003). Pearson played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 29, 1975, in Freeport, IL, USA and a listed size of 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Pearson's full given name, per the bio, is Jason John Pearson.
The pitching table credits Pearson with a 0-0 record and a 23.62 ERA in 4 games. The same table counts 4 strikeouts. Against a 4.34 league ERA for the same seasons, the 23.62 mark was 444.5% worse.
Before the majors, Pearson played college baseball at Illinois State University (1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998).
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Pearson
- What years did Jason Pearson play?
- Jason Pearson played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2003.
- Was Jason Pearson a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Pearson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jason Pearson play for?
- Jason Pearson played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (2002) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2003).
- What were Jason Pearson's career stats?
- In 4 games, Jason Pearson went 0-0 with a 23.62 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 2.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Jason Pearson play?
- Jason Pearson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Pearson and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Pearson was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Jason Pearson's career ERA?
- Jason Pearson finished with a 23.62 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Pearson have?
- Jason Pearson recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Pearson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Pearson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.