J. R. Towles
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
J. R. Towles was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for the Houston Astros, a span of 5 seasons. In 155 career games, he hit .187 with 80 hits, 11 home runs, and 50 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-05
- Last Game
- 2011-09-27
Full name: Justin Richard Towles
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 428 | 40 | 80 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 50 | 0 | 37 | 95 | .187 | .267 | .315 | .583 | -1,694 |
Career AVG .187 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 14 | 40 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 54 | 146 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 40 | .137 | .263 (-48%) | .333 (-25%) | .416 (-39%) | .749 (-33%) | -769.8 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 16 | 48 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -160.4 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 17 | 47 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .191 | — | — | — | — | -197.6 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 54 | 147 | 11 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 26 | .184 | .255 (-28%) | .320 (-20%) | .399 (-27%) | .719 (-24%) | -566.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 155 | 428 | 40 | 80 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 50 | 0 | 37 | 95 | .187 | — | — | — | — | -1,694 | ||
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 (155 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 213 | 18 | 37 | 4 | 19 | .174 |
| Away | 77 | 215 | 22 | 43 | 7 | 31 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-27 | HOU | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-26 | HOU | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-25 | HOU | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-09-22 | HOU | COL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011-09-21 | HOU | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-20 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-17 | HOU | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-11 | HOU | WAS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-05 | HOU | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-04 | HOU | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 148 |
Salary History
J. R. Towles's recorded salaries total $1,220,500 over 3 seasons, 2008 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Towles's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $424,000 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $406,500 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,220,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin College | Dallas | TX | 2003 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville | TX | 2004 |
J. R. Towles: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 5, 2007 and the final game on September 27, 2011, J. R. Towles built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Houston Astros from 2007 to 2011. Born on February 11, 1984, in Crosby, TX, USA, Towles is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Towles's listed size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Justin Richard Towles.
In 155 games and 428 at bats, Towles batted .187 with 80 hits, plus 11 home runs and 50 runs batted in. Towles got on base at a .267 rate and slugged .315 (.583 OPS). Towles's .187 average ran 28.5% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .583 to a league .741, 21.4% below average. No season topped the 27 hits of 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .184 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Towles appears at one position only: catcher, in 148 games. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 9 errors alongside 836 putouts and 56 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about J. R. Towles
- What years did J. R. Towles play?
- J. R. Towles played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was J. R. Towles a pitcher?
- No. J. R. Towles was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did J. R. Towles hit?
- J. R. Towles hit 11 career home runs with 80 hits.
- What teams did J. R. Towles play for?
- J. R. Towles played for one team, the Houston Astros (2007–2011).
- What were J. R. Towles's career stats?
- In 155 games, J. R. Towles had 80 hits, 11 home runs, 50 RBI, and 40 runs, with a .187 batting average.
- How much did J. R. Towles earn in his career?
- J. R. Towles's recorded salaries total $1,220,500 over 3 seasons, 2008 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Towles's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2009.
- What was J. R. Towles's salary?
- J. R. Towles's last recorded salary was $424,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $424,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $390,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2011.
- What position did J. R. Towles play?
- J. R. Towles played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was J. R. Towles and how much did he weigh?
- J. R. Towles was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did J. R. Towles hit each season?
- J. R. Towles's home runs by season: 1 in 2007, 4 in 2008, 2 in 2009, 1 in 2010, and 3 in 2011. His most in one season was 4, in 2008.
- What was J. R. Towles's career batting average?
- J. R. Towles batted .187 over his career, with 80 hits in 428 at bats.
- How many RBI did J. R. Towles have?
- J. R. Towles drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is J. R. Towles in the Hall of Fame?
- No. J. R. Towles has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.