Jason Varitek
#57
AT Catcher
1997—2011
Catcher
BORN
April 11, 1972, in Rochester, MI
BATS / THROWS
Both / Right
HT / WT
6-2 / 230
MLB DEBUT
September 24, 1997
FINAL GAME
September 25, 2011
PRIMARY TEAM
Boston Red Sox
.256
BATTING AVERAGE
1307
HITS
24.3
WAR
.341
ON-BASE PCT
193
HOME RUNS
18.7
WAR7
.435
SLUGGING
.776
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
2.5
WAR PER SEASON
Built like a fire hydrant, played on two Red Sox championship teams. Punched ARod.
Compared to Hall of Fame Catchers
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Varitek |
24.3 |
18.7 |
14.4 |
10.9 |
21.5 |
2.5 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
53.5 |
35.0 |
25.5 |
17.5 |
44.3 |
4.4 |
Where Does Jason Varitek Rank
Among Catchers?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
57 |
59 |
74 |
74 |
74 |
63 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |