Aaron Rowand, baseball player, 136 home runs, 2001-2011

Aaron Rowand

Born: 8/29/1977 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-16 | Final Game: 2011-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Aaron Ryan Rowand

Biography

Aaron Rowand, born in 1977, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 2001 to 2011. Known for his tenacity and defensive prowess, Rowand played a total of 1,358 games, accumulating 1,193 hits, 136 home runs, and 536 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .273. His strong work ethic and fearless style of play earned him a reputation as a player who gave his all for his team, often making spectacular catches in center field that thrilled fans and teammates alike. Rowand's career included a significant highlight when he was selected as an All-Star, showcasing his exceptional talent during a competitive era in baseball. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases, recording 67 stolen bases throughout his career. Rowand played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants, contributing to their successes during his tenure. His contributions to the game, particularly in a period characterized by a focus on power hitting and athleticism, solidified his legacy as a reliable and impactful player in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1358 4374 613 1193 267 18 136 536 67 261 914 0.273 0.330 0.435 0.765 1717.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 68 11 16 7 1 1 6 4 18 0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 NLDS2 SFN 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2010 WS SFN 2 4 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0.250
2010 NLCS SFN 3 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.200
2007 NLDS2 PHI 3 12 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 0.083
2005 ALCS CHA 5 18 3 3 3 0 0 1 1 2 0.167
2005 ALDS1 CHA 3 10 3 4 2 0 0 2 1 1 0.400
2005 WS CHA 4 17 2 5 1 0 0 0 2 6 0.294

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

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $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