Jason Rakers
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2000)
Jason Rakers was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 2-0 with a 8.76 ERA and 16 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 197 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-05-06
- Last Game
- 2000-06-05
Full name: Jason Paul Rakers
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | KCA | AL | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 33 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 9.14 | 4.77 (-92%) | -464.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 35 | 24 | 11 | 16 | 8.76 | — | -464 | ||
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
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | KCA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 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
View full game log (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8.1 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 14.04 |
| Away | 8 | 16.1 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 6.06 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-05 | KCR | STL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-06-04 | KCR | PIT | W | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-06-02 | KCR | PIT | — | 1.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-30 | KCR | BOS | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-05-28 | KCR | LAA | — | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-21 | KCR | LAA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-16 | KCR | OAK | — | 3.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-05-11 | KCR | CLE | — | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000-05-03 | KCR | OAK | — | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000-05-02 | KCR | OAK | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Salary History
Jason Rakers's recorded salaries total $203,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rakers's career ran from 1998 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $203,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $203,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces | NM | 1994, 1995 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 1992 |
Jason Rakers: the record in brief
Jason Rakers's major league career runs from a debut on May 6, 1998 to a final game on June 5, 2000. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Indians (1998 through 1999) and the Kansas City Royals (2000). The bio lists Rakers as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Rakers is listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 197 pounds. The birth record reads June 29, 1973, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Jason Rakers was the playing name; the full given name is Jason Paul.
Rakers pitched in 13 games, starting 0, and finished with a 2-0 record and 8.76 ERA. The same table counts 16 strikeouts. Against a 4.64 league ERA for the same seasons, the 8.76 mark was 88.9% worse. In 2000, one of the busiest seasons, Rakers posted a 9.14 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.77.
The one salary on file is $203,000, for 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rakers's career ran from 1998 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 2000. The college table lists New Mexico State University in 1994 and 1995. Retrosheet box scores cover 26 of Rakers's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Rakers appears at one position only: pitcher, in 13 games. The fielding table credits Rakers with 1 putouts, 0 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Rakers
- What years did Jason Rakers play?
- Jason Rakers played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000.
- Was Jason Rakers a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Rakers pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 16 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jason Rakers play for?
- Jason Rakers played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1998–1999) and the Kansas City Royals (2000).
- What were Jason Rakers's career stats?
- In 13 games, Jason Rakers went 2-0 with a 8.76 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and 24.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Jason Rakers earn in his career?
- Jason Rakers's recorded salaries total $203,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rakers's career ran from 1998 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 2000.
- What was Jason Rakers's salary?
- Jason Rakers's recorded salary was $203,000 in 1999.
- What position did Jason Rakers play?
- Jason Rakers played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Rakers and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Rakers was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 197 pounds.
- What was Jason Rakers's career ERA?
- Jason Rakers finished with a 8.76 career ERA, going 2-0 with 16 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Rakers have?
- Jason Rakers recorded 16 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Rakers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Rakers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.