Jeff Salazar
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2009)
Jeff Salazar was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009 for the Colorado Rockies, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 4 seasons. In 168 career games, he hit .232 with 69 hits, 4 home runs, and 31 RBI.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-07
- Last Game
- 2009-08-14
Full name: Jeffrey Dewan Salazar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 298 | 44 | 69 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 5 | 44 | 83 | .232 | .335 | .349 | .684 | -111 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OPS .684 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 9.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | COL | NL | 19 | 53 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 16 | .283 | .269 (+5%) | .336 (+22%) | .431 (-4%) | .768 (+7%) | 108.1 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | 38 | 94 | 13 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 19 | .277 | .268 (+3%) | .335 (+1%) | .422 (-7%) | .758 (-3%) | -45.9 |
| 2008 | ARI | NL | 90 | 128 | 17 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 41 | .211 | .263 (-20%) | .333 (-1%) | .416 (-17%) | .749 (-10%) | -173.2 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 21 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .043 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 168 | 298 | 44 | 69 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 5 | 44 | 83 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -111 | ||
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
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (168 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 170 | 31 | 47 | 1 | 21 | .276 |
| Away | 74 | 128 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 10 | .172 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-14 | PIT | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-08-08 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-08-06 | PIT | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-08-05 | PIT | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-08-04 | PIT | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-03 | PIT | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-29 | PIT | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-27 | PIT | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-07-25 | PIT | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-07-24 | PIT | AZ | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 34 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 47 |
Salary History
Jeff Salazar's recorded salaries total $393,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Salazar's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ARI | NL | $393,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $393,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connors State College | Warner | OK | 2000, 2001 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 2002 |
Jeff Salazar: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff Salazar debuted on September 7, 2006 and played a final game on August 14, 2009. By club, Salazar's seasons break down as the Colorado Rockies (2006), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2007 to 2008), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Salazar is listed as an outfielder. Salazar threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 24, 1980, in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. The bio lists the given name Jeffrey Dewan.
Salazar finished with 69 hits from 298 at bats in 168 games, which works out to .232, adding 4 homers and 31 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .335 and the slugging percentage .349, for an OPS of .684. Salazar's .232 average ran 12.9% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Salazar's .684 stands 9.6% below the league's .757. 2008 produced Salazar's most hits, 27 of them for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Lg AVG column puts Salazar's 2007 at .277 against .268, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 3%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Salazar
- What years did Jeff Salazar play?
- Jeff Salazar played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009.
- Was Jeff Salazar a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Salazar was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jeff Salazar hit?
- Jeff Salazar hit 4 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Salazar play for?
- Jeff Salazar played for 3 teams: the Colorado Rockies (2006), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2007–2008), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009).
- What were Jeff Salazar's career stats?
- In 168 games, Jeff Salazar had 69 hits, 4 home runs, 31 RBI, 44 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .232 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Salazar earn in his career?
- Jeff Salazar's recorded salaries total $393,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Salazar's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, and 2009.
- What was Jeff Salazar's salary?
- Jeff Salazar's recorded salary was $393,000 in 2008.
- What position did Jeff Salazar play?
- Jeff Salazar played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Salazar and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Salazar was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Salazar hit each season?
- Jeff Salazar's home runs by season: 1 in 2006, 1 in 2007, 2 in 2008, and 0 in 2009. His most in one season was 2, in 2008.
- What was Jeff Salazar's career batting average?
- Jeff Salazar batted .232 over his career, with 69 hits in 298 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Salazar have?
- Jeff Salazar drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Salazar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Salazar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.