Jordan Schafer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2015)
Jordan Schafer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2015 for the Atlanta Braves, the Houston Astros, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 7 seasons. In 463 career games, he hit .228 with 295 hits, 12 home runs, and 85 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
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-04-05
- Last Game
- 2015-05-10
Full name: Jordan James Schafer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 463 | 1,292 | 171 | 295 | 48 | 9 | 12 | 85 | 103 | 145 | 383 | .228 | .308 | .307 | .615 | -2,714 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 50 | 167 | 18 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 27 | 63 | .204 | .262 (-22%) | .332 (-6%) | .417 (-31%) | .750 (-20%) | -503.1 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 52 | 196 | 32 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 42 | .240 | .255 (-6%) | .320 (-4%) | .399 (-21%) | .719 (-13%) | -388.6 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 30 | 106 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 28 | .245 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-2%) | .399 (-22%) | .719 (-13%) | -388.6 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 106 | 313 | 40 | 66 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 36 | 106 | .211 | .254 (-17%) | .318 (-7%) | .405 (-27%) | .724 (-18%) | -839.2 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 94 | 231 | 32 | 57 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 73 | .247 | .253 (-3%) | .317 (+4%) | .396 (-13%) | .714 (-5%) | -127.6 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 63 | 80 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 20 | .163 | .251 (-35%) | .313 (-19%) | .386 (-45%) | .700 (-33%) | -391.3 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 41 | 130 | 17 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 28 | .285 | .251 (+13%) | .313 (+10%) | .386 (-6%) | .700 (+1%) | -391.3 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 27 | 69 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 23 | .217 | .254 (-15%) | .316 (-21%) | .404 (-36%) | .721 (-29%) | -315.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 463 | 1,292 | 171 | 295 | 48 | 9 | 12 | 85 | 103 | 145 | 383 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -3,345 | ||
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 (463 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 223 | 605 | 85 | 145 | 4 | 44 | .240 |
| Away | 240 | 687 | 86 | 150 | 8 | 41 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-10 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015-05-09 | MIN | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-05-08 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-05-07 | MIN | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-05 | MIN | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-05-04 | MIN | OAK | W | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-05-03 | MIN | CHW | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-02 | MIN | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-04-29 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-04-28 | MIN | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 | 65 |
| Center Field | 292 |
| Right Field | 35 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Jordan Schafer's recorded salaries total $4,444,000 over 6 seasons, 2009 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Schafer's career ran from 2009 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $1,550,000 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | $1,090,000 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $512,500 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $489,000 |
| 2010 | ATL | NL | $402,500 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,444,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jordan Schafer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jordan Schafer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jordan Schafer debuted on April 5, 2009 and played a final game on May 10, 2015. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (2009 through 2014), the Houston Astros (2011 through 2012), and the Minnesota Twins (2014 to 2015). Schafer, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Schafer is listed at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. Schafer was born on September 4, 1986, in Hammond, IN, USA. On the record, Jordan Schafer was born Jordan James Schafer.
The batting record for Schafer: 463 games, 295 hits in 1,292 at bats, and a .228 average, along with 12 homers, 85 RBI, and 103 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .308 and the slugging percentage .307, for an OPS of .615. Measured against the leagues Schafer played in, the .228 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 10.5% below the league. The OPS comparison is .615 to a league .722, 14.8% below average. Schafer collected a career-high 66 hits in 2012. Schafer stole 27 bases in 2012, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jordan Schafer
- What years did Jordan Schafer play?
- Jordan Schafer played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2015.
- Was Jordan Schafer a pitcher?
- No. Jordan Schafer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jordan Schafer hit?
- Jordan Schafer hit 12 career home runs with 295 hits.
- What teams did Jordan Schafer play for?
- Jordan Schafer played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2009, 2011, 2013–2014), the Houston Astros (2011–2012), and the Minnesota Twins (2014–2015).
- What were Jordan Schafer's career stats?
- In 463 games, Jordan Schafer had 295 hits, 12 home runs, 85 RBI, 171 runs, and 103 stolen bases, with a .228 batting average.
- How much did Jordan Schafer earn in his career?
- Jordan Schafer's recorded salaries total $4,444,000 over 6 seasons, 2009 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Schafer's career ran from 2009 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2011.
- What was Jordan Schafer's salary?
- Jordan Schafer's last recorded salary was $1,550,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $1,550,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $400,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2015.
- What position did Jordan Schafer play?
- Jordan Schafer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jordan Schafer and how much did he weigh?
- Jordan Schafer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jordan Schafer hit each season?
- Jordan Schafer's home runs by season: 2 in 2009, 2 in 2011, 4 in 2012, 3 in 2013, 1 in 2014, and 0 in 2015. His most in one season was 4, in 2012.
- What was Jordan Schafer's career batting average?
- Jordan Schafer batted .228 over his career, with 295 hits in 1,292 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jordan Schafer have?
- Jordan Schafer drove in 85 runs in his career.
- Is Jordan Schafer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jordan Schafer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.