Aaron Rowand
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2011)
Aaron Rowand was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011 for the Chicago White Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,358 career games, he hit .273 with 1,193 hits, 136 home runs, and 536 RBI. Aaron Rowand was an All-Star and a Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,210.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-16
- Last Game
- 2011-08-30
- Awards
- All-Star · Gold Glove
Full name: Aaron Ryan Rowand
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,358 | 4,374 | 613 | 1,193 | 267 | 18 | 136 | 536 | 67 | 261 | 914 | .273 | .330 | .435 | .765 | 2,210 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .435 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .765 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHA | AL | 63 | 123 | 21 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 28 | .293 | .263 (+11%) | .332 (+16%) | .426 (+1%) | .758 (+7%) | 238.3 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | 126 | 302 | 41 | 78 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 54 | .258 | .261 (-1%) | .331 (-10%) | .416 (-5%) | .747 (-7%) | -417.1 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | 93 | 157 | 22 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 21 | .287 | .264 (+8%) | .332 (-2%) | .422 (+7%) | .754 (+3%) | 82.2 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | 140 | 487 | 94 | 151 | 38 | 2 | 24 | 69 | 17 | 30 | 91 | .310 | .266 (+17%) | .335 (+8%) | .427 (+27%) | .762 (+19%) | 1815.9 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 157 | 578 | 77 | 156 | 30 | 5 | 13 | 69 | 16 | 32 | 116 | .270 | .264 (+2%) | .330 (avg) | .418 (-3%) | .749 (-2%) | -156.5 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 109 | 405 | 59 | 106 | 24 | 3 | 12 | 47 | 10 | 18 | 76 | .262 | .269 (-3%) | .336 (-5%) | .431 (-2%) | .768 (-3%) | -216.8 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 161 | 612 | 105 | 189 | 45 | 0 | 27 | 89 | 6 | 47 | 119 | .309 | .268 (+15%) | .335 (+11%) | .422 (+22%) | .758 (+17%) | 2309.7 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 152 | 549 | 57 | 149 | 37 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 2 | 44 | 126 | .271 | .263 (+3%) | .333 (+2%) | .416 (-2%) | .749 (avg) | 39.1 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | 144 | 499 | 61 | 130 | 30 | 2 | 15 | 64 | 4 | 30 | 125 | .261 | .262 (-1%) | .332 (-4%) | .417 (avg) | .750 (-2%) | -177.9 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | 105 | 331 | 42 | 76 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 34 | 5 | 16 | 74 | .230 | .257 (-11%) | .325 (-14%) | .402 (-6%) | .728 (-10%) | -544.3 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 108 | 331 | 34 | 77 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 10 | 84 | .233 | .255 (-9%) | .320 (-15%) | .399 (-13%) | .719 (-14%) | -762.9 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,358 | 4,374 | 613 | 1,193 | 267 | 18 | 136 | 536 | 67 | 261 | 914 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 2,210 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLCS | SFN | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 |
| 2010 | NLDS2 | SFN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| 2010 | WS | SFN | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | PHI | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .083 |
| 2005 | ALCS | CHA | 5 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .167 |
| 2005 | ALDS1 | CHA | 3 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .400 |
| 2005 | WS | CHA | 4 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .294 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1358 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 688 | 2163 | 314 | 576 | 75 | 285 | .266 |
| Away | 670 | 2211 | 299 | 617 | 61 | 251 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-30 | SFG | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-28 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-27 | SFG | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-23 | SFG | SDP | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-21 | SFG | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-19 | SFG | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-08-18 | SFG | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-16 | SFG | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-15 | SFG | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-14 | SFG | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1285 | 1105 | 2836 | 62 | 31 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CHA | OF | 61 | 34 | 103 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHA | OF | 120 | 72 | 224 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 2003 | CHA | OF | 87 | 39 | 114 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CHA | OF | 137 | 122 | 304 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 2005 | CHA | OF | 157 | 151 | 388 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | PHI | OF | 107 | 102 | 251 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 | PHI | OF | 161 | 155 | 392 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | SFN | OF | 149 | 148 | 412 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | SFN | OF | 137 | 133 | 299 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | SFN | OF | 85 | 76 | 192 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | SFN | OF | 84 | 73 | 157 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 144 |
| Center Field | 1155 |
| Right Field | 45 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 2007 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Salary History
Aaron Rowand's recorded salaries total $56,885,000 over 10 seasons, 2002 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rowand's career ran from 2001 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | NL | $13,600,000 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | $13,600,000 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | $9,600,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $9,600,000 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $4,350,000 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | $3,250,000 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | $340,000 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | $320,000 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | $225,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $56,885,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 3.0 | 448 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Aaron Rowand (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Aaron Rowand: the record in brief
The profile opens with Aaron Rowand's first major league game on June 16, 2001; the last one listed came on August 30, 2011. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (2001 through 2005), the Philadelphia Phillies (2006 through 2007), and the San Francisco Giants (2008 to 2011). Rowand is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 0 inches and 210 pounds. The bio says Rowand batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 29, 1977, in Portland, OR, USA. The given name on file is Aaron Ryan Rowand.
The batting record for Rowand: 1,358 games, 1,193 hits in 4,374 at bats, and a .273 average, along with 136 home runs, 536 RBI, and 67 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .330 clip and slugging .435, Rowand finished with a .765 OPS. Against a .263 league average for those years, Rowand's .273 average was near the norm. 2007 was Rowand's biggest home run year, with 27. The hits column peaks at 189, in 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron Rowand
- What years did Aaron Rowand play?
- Aaron Rowand played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011.
- Was Aaron Rowand a pitcher?
- No. Aaron Rowand was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Aaron Rowand hit?
- Aaron Rowand hit 136 career home runs with 1,193 hits.
- What teams did Aaron Rowand play for?
- Aaron Rowand played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2001–2005), the Philadelphia Phillies (2006–2007), and the San Francisco Giants (2008–2011).
- Did Aaron Rowand win an MVP award?
- No. Aaron Rowand did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Aaron Rowand win?
- Aaron Rowand won the Gold Glove (2007). He was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Aaron Rowand's career stats?
- In 1,358 games, Aaron Rowand had 1,193 hits, 136 home runs, 536 RBI, 613 runs, and 67 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- How much did Aaron Rowand earn in his career?
- Aaron Rowand's recorded salaries total $56,885,000 over 10 seasons, 2002 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rowand's career ran from 2001 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2001.
- What was Aaron Rowand's salary?
- Aaron Rowand's last recorded salary was $13,600,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $13,600,000, in 2010, and his lowest was $225,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2011.
- What position did Aaron Rowand play?
- Aaron Rowand played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Aaron Rowand and how much did he weigh?
- Aaron Rowand was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Aaron Rowand hit each season?
- Aaron Rowand's home runs by season: 4 in 2001, 7 in 2002, 6 in 2003, 24 in 2004, 13 in 2005, 12 in 2006, 27 in 2007, 13 in 2008, 15 in 2009, 11 in 2010, and 4 in 2011. His most in one season was 27, in 2007.
- What was Aaron Rowand's career batting average?
- Aaron Rowand batted .273 over his career, with 1,193 hits in 4,374 at bats.
- How many RBI did Aaron Rowand have?
- Aaron Rowand drove in 536 runs in his career.