Jeff Ware
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Jeff Ware was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 3-6 with a 7.47 ERA and 29 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
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-02
- Last Game
- 1996-07-07
Full name: Jeffrey Allan Ware
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 5.47 | 4.45 (-23%) | -512.7 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 1 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 11 | 9.09 | 4.61 (-97%) | -2699.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 63 | 49 | 52 | 29 | 7.47 | — | -3,212 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 24.0 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 6.00 |
| Away | 11 | 35.0 | 43 | 33 | 31 | 15 | 8.49 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-07 | TOR | DET | L | 2.2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996-06-29 | TOR | MIL | — | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-06-26 | TOR | SEA | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-22 | TOR | OAK | L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-18 | TOR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-07 | TOR | TEX | — | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-28 | TOR | CHW | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996-05-24 | TOR | MIN | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-21 | TOR | CHW | L | 6.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996-05-16 | TOR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TOR | AL | $112,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $112,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | VA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Jeff Ware: the record in brief
Jeff Ware played a first major league game on September 2, 1995 and a last one on July 7, 1996. The team column never changes: it is the Toronto Blue Jays from 1995 to 1996. Born on November 11, 1970, in Norfolk, VA, USA, Ware is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 190 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Ware's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Allan Ware.
Across 18 games (9 starts), Ware recorded 3 wins against 6 losses with a 7.47 ERA. Also on Ware's record: 29 strikeouts. Against a 4.54 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.47 mark was 64.8% worse. 1995 was Ware's sharpest full season, a 5.47 ERA against the league's 4.45.
The one salary on file is $112,500, for 1996. Before the majors, Ware played college baseball at Old Dominion University (1989, 1990, and 1991). Ware's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 36 games from Retrosheet.
Ware appears at one position only: pitcher, in 18 games. On the mound, Ware's fielding totals are 5 putouts, 9 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Ware
- What years did Jeff Ware play?
- Jeff Ware played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Jeff Ware a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Ware pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 29 strikeouts.
- What was Jeff Ware's career ERA?
- Jeff Ware finished with a 7.47 career ERA, going 3-6 with 29 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Ware have?
- Jeff Ware recorded 29 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Ware in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Ware has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jeff Ware play for?
- Jeff Ware played for the Toronto Blue Jays.