Jon Zuber
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1998)
Jon Zuber was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 68 career games, he hit .250 with 34 hits, 3 home runs, and 16 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-19
- Last Game
- 1998-09-27
Full name: Jon Edward Zuber
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 136 | 13 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 20 | .250 | .313 | .382 | .696 | -204 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .382 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 8.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 30 | 91 | 7 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 11 | .253 | .269 (-6%) | .340 (-13%) | .426 (-23%) | .767 (-18%) | -288.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 38 | 45 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 83.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 68 | 136 | 13 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 20 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -204 | ||
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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 76 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 7 | .237 |
| Away | 27 | 60 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 9 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-27 | PHI | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998-09-26 | PHI | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-18 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-16 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-12 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-08 | PHI | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-24 | PHI | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-23 | PHI | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-20 | PHI | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-18 | PHI | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 26 |
| Left Field | 5 |
Salary History
Jon Zuber's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zuber's career ran from 1996 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Jon Zuber: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 19, 1996 and the final game on September 27, 1998, Jon Zuber built the record summarized on this page. Zuber's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, Zuber is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Zuber batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is December 10, 1969, in Encino, CA, USA. The given name on file is Jon Edward Zuber.
In 68 games and 136 at bats, Zuber batted .250 with 34 hits, adding 3 home runs and 16 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .313 and .382 give Zuber a career OPS of .696. Zuber's .250 average ran 6.7% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .696 to a league .761, 8.6% below average. The hits column peaks at 23, in 1996. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 1996, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Zuber
- What years did Jon Zuber play?
- Jon Zuber played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998.
- Was Jon Zuber a pitcher?
- No. Jon Zuber was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jon Zuber hit?
- Jon Zuber hit 3 career home runs with 34 hits.
- What teams did Jon Zuber play for?
- Jon Zuber played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1996, 1998).
- What were Jon Zuber's career stats?
- In 68 games, Jon Zuber had 34 hits, 3 home runs, 16 RBI, 13 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- How much did Jon Zuber earn in his career?
- Jon Zuber's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zuber's career ran from 1996 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1998.
- What was Jon Zuber's salary?
- Jon Zuber's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1996.
- What position did Jon Zuber play?
- Jon Zuber played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jon Zuber and how much did he weigh?
- Jon Zuber was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jon Zuber hit each season?
- Jon Zuber's home runs by season: 1 in 1996 and 2 in 1998. His most in one season was 2, in 1998.
- What was Jon Zuber's career batting average?
- Jon Zuber batted .250 over his career, with 34 hits in 136 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jon Zuber have?
- Jon Zuber drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Jon Zuber in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jon Zuber has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.