Jason Romano
Born: 6/24/1979 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-04-17 | Final Game: 2005-07-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jason Anthony Romano
Biography
Jason Romano was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 until 2005. As a position player, he appeared in a total of 129 games throughout his career. Romano was known for his speed on the base paths, evidenced by his 8 stolen bases, but his overall offensive production was modest, as he finished with a batting average of .204, accumulating 39 hits, 2 home runs, and 12 RBIs.
Romano's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. While he did not achieve the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a role player were significant in the contexts of team dynamics and defensive versatility. After his playing days, Romano's journey through the league served as a reminder of the diverse paths that players can take in professional baseball, highlighting the importance of each role within a team.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 191 | 26 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 53 | 0.204 | 0.257 | 0.277 | 0.535 | -283.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | COL | NL | 18 | 37 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0.324 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 29 | 54 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 0.204 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 37 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 22 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 19 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 22 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 75 | 29 | 83 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | COL | 2B | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | COL | SS | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | COL | OF | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TEX | 2B | 8 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TEX | OF | 18 | 10 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | LAN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | LAN | OF | 28 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CIN | OF | 11 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CIN | OF | 14 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 38 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | LAN | NL | $302,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $302,500 | ||