Jay Spurgeon
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000)
Jay Spurgeon was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2000 for the Baltimore Orioles. Across 7 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA and 11 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 211 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-08-15
- Last Game
- 2000-09-28
Full name: Jay Aaron Spurgeon
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6.00 | 4.77 (-26%) | -1368.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6.00 | — | -1,369 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 17.0 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2.65 |
| Away | 2 | 7.0 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 14.14 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-28 | BAL | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-19 | BAL | OAK | — | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000-09-12 | BAL | TEX | L | 4.0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000-09-03 | BAL | CLE | — | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-08-27 | BAL | TBR | W | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000-08-19 | BAL | KCR | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-08-15 | BAL | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | HI | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
Jay Spurgeon: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jay Spurgeon debuted on August 15, 2000 and played a final game on September 28, 2000. Every season row on the page belongs to the Baltimore Orioles, in 2000. Spurgeon is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 6 inches and 211 pounds. The bio says Spurgeon both batted and threw right-handed. Spurgeon was born on July 5, 1976, in West Covina, CA, USA. Jay Spurgeon was the playing name; the full given name is Jay Aaron.
The pitching table credits Spurgeon with a 1-1 record and a 6.00 ERA in 7 games. Also on Spurgeon's record: 11 strikeouts. Against a 4.77 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.00 mark was 25.8% worse. Spurgeon's only pitching season is 2000: 7 games, 11 strikeouts.
Spurgeon appears at one position only: pitcher, in 7 games.
The college table lists University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1995, 1996, and 1997. The game-log section draws on 14 games of Retrosheet box scores for Spurgeon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay Spurgeon
- Was Jay Spurgeon a pitcher?
- Yes. Jay Spurgeon pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 11 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jay Spurgeon play for?
- Jay Spurgeon played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2000).
- What were Jay Spurgeon's career stats?
- In 7 games, Jay Spurgeon went 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA, 11 strikeouts, and 24.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jay Spurgeon play?
- Jay Spurgeon played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jay Spurgeon and how much did he weigh?
- Jay Spurgeon was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 211 pounds.
- What was Jay Spurgeon's career ERA?
- Jay Spurgeon finished with a 6.00 career ERA, going 1-1 with 11 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jay Spurgeon have?
- Jay Spurgeon recorded 11 career strikeouts.
- Is Jay Spurgeon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jay Spurgeon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.