Jason Tyner
Born: 4/23/1977 in Bedford, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-06-05 | Final Game: 2008-05-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jason Renyt Tyner
Biography
Jason Tyner was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 2000 to 2008. As a position player, Tyner was known for his speed on the bases and ability to make contact at the plate. He played in a total of 440 games, amassing 373 hits while maintaining a batting average of .275. Tyner's offensive contributions included 94 RBIs and 1 home run, showcasing a style that emphasized hitting for average and base running rather than power.
Throughout his career, Tyner demonstrated his agility and prowess on the base paths, successfully stealing 61 bases. His playing style was emblematic of a more traditional approach in baseball before the surge of home run hitters in the late 1990s and early 2000s. As he navigated the changing landscape of MLB, he remained a valuable asset to teams looking for a consistent hitter and an effective base runner. Tyner's contributions to the game were marked by his ability to excel in various roles, ultimately leaving a lasting impact on the teams he played for before retiring in 2008.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | 1358 | 168 | 373 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 94 | 61 | 68 | 137 | 0.275 | 0.314 | 0.323 | 0.637 | -3689.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 13 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.195 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 37 | 83 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 105 | 396 | 51 | 111 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 31 | 15 | 42 | 0.280 | -1232.1 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 44 | 168 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 0.214 | -1035.1 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 46 | 90 | 12 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0.278 | -80.1 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 18 | 56 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0.321 | 2.2 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 62 | 218 | 29 | 68 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 0.312 | -347.7 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 114 | 304 | 42 | 87 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 0.286 | -542.9 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALDS2 | MIN | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 360 | 294 | 743 | 23 | 12 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NYN | OF | 12 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | TBA | OF | 31 | 20 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TBA | OF | 100 | 89 | 219 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | TBA | OF | 42 | 40 | 98 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | OF | 32 | 18 | 49 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | MIN | OF | 15 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MIN | OF | 50 | 48 | 129 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | MIN | OF | 77 | 55 | 145 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 239 |
| Center Field | 93 |
| Right Field | 47 |
| Designated Hitter | 47 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $400,000 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $250,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $650,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1996, 1997, 1998 |