Jonathan Van Every
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Jonathan Van Every was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .255 with 12 hits, 2 home runs, and 9 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" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-05-14
- Last Game
- 2010-05-20
Full name: Jonathan Eugene Van Every
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 47 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .255 | .327 | .447 | .774 | 0 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .447 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.
Career OPS .774 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 11 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 7 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 22 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 47 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10.80 | — | 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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | .222 |
| Away | 16 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | .300 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 |
| Away | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-20 | BOS | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-19 | BOS | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-18 | BOS | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-17 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-16 | BOS | DET | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-05-15 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-12 | BOS | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-05-11 | BOS | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-10 | BOS | TOR | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010-05-09 | BOS | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-08 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-04-30 | BOS | TBR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 18 |
Salary History
Jonathan Van Every's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Van Every's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BOS | AL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $400,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itawamba Community College | Fulton | MS | 2000, 2001 |
Jonathan Van Every: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jonathan Van Every debuted on May 14, 2008 and played a final game on May 20, 2010. Van Every's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Van Every played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on November 27, 1979, in Brandon, MS, USA, Van Every was listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Jonathan Eugene Van Every.
The batting record for Van Every: 40 games, 12 hits in 47 at bats, and a .255 average, adding 2 homers and 9 RBI. Van Every got on base at a .327 rate and slugged .447 (.774 OPS). Van Every hit .255 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season topped the 4 hits of 2008. The best average in the busiest seasons was .235, in 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jonathan Van Every
- What years did Jonathan Van Every play?
- Jonathan Van Every played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Jonathan Van Every a pitcher?
- No. Jonathan Van Every was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Jonathan Van Every hit?
- Jonathan Van Every hit 2 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Jonathan Van Every play for?
- Jonathan Van Every played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (2008–2010).
- What were Jonathan Van Every's career stats?
- In 40 games, Jonathan Van Every had 12 hits, 2 home runs, 9 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .255 batting average.
- How much did Jonathan Van Every earn in his career?
- Jonathan Van Every's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Van Every's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
- What was Jonathan Van Every's salary?
- Jonathan Van Every's recorded salary was $400,000 in 2009.
- What position did Jonathan Van Every play?
- Jonathan Van Every played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jonathan Van Every and how much did he weigh?
- Jonathan Van Every was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jonathan Van Every hit each season?
- Jonathan Van Every's home runs by season: 0 in 2008, 1 in 2009, and 1 in 2010. His most in one season was 1, in 2009 and 2010.
- What was Jonathan Van Every's career batting average?
- Jonathan Van Every batted .255 over his career, with 12 hits in 47 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jonathan Van Every have?
- Jonathan Van Every drove in 9 runs in his career.
- What was Jonathan Van Every's career ERA?
- Jonathan Van Every finished with a 10.80 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Jonathan Van Every in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jonathan Van Every has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.