Jon Zuber
Born: 12/10/1969 in Encino, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-04-19 | Final Game: 1998-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Jon Edward Zuber
Biography
Jon Zuber, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998. Over the course of his career, Zuber appeared in 68 games, where he showcased a solid batting average of .250. He accumulated a total of 34 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 16 runs. Known for his versatility on the field, Zuber also displayed speed with 1 stolen base during his time in the league.
Zuber's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing influence of power hitting and evolving player conditioning. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Zuber's contributions exemplified the determination and skill of players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have shaped the game, particularly in the late 1990s.
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 | 0.250 | 0.313 | 0.382 | 0.696 | -220.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 30 | 91 | 7 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0.253 | -304.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 38 | 45 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.244 | 83.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 26 | 21 | 160 | 12 | 2 | 11 |
| OF | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | 1B | 22 | 20 | 145 | 11 | 2 | 10 |
| 1998 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | PHI | OF | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 26 |
| Left Field | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |