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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1980)}}
{{Infobox MLB player
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|name=Jason Botts
{{Infobox baseball biography
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|name = Jason Botts
|caption=Jason during batting practice at the Rangers home opener on Apr 8, 2008.
|image = JasonBotts.jpg
|position=[[First Baseman]]
|caption = Botts with the Texas Rangers in 2008
|team=Sugar Land Skeeters
|position = [[Left fielder]] / [[Designated hitter]]
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|throws=Right
|throws = Right
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1980|7|26}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|7|26}}
|birth_place=[[Paso Robles, California]]
|birth_place = [[Paso Robles, California]], U.S.
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate=September 14
|debutdate = September 14
|debutyear=2005
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|debutteam=Texas Rangers
|debutteam = Texas Rangers
|statyear=2008 season
|debut2league = NPB
|stat1label=[[Batting average]]
|debut2date = July 8
|stat1value=.230
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|stat2label=[[Home run]]s
|debut2team = Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
|stat2value=5
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|stat3label=[[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
|finaldate = April 27
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*[[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{By|2005}}-{{By|2008}})
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*[[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters]] ({{By|2008}}-{{By|2009}}) ([[Nippon Professional Baseball|NPB]])
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*[[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters]] ({{npby|2008}}–{{npby|2009}})
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'''Jason Carl Botts''' (born July 26, 1980) is a [[Major League Baseball]] [[infielder]] who is currently with the [[Sugar Land Skeeters]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].
'''Jason Carl Botts''' (born July 26, 1980) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[left fielder]], [[designated hitter]] and [[first baseman]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], and in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB) for the [[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters]].


==Playing career==
== Early life ==
As a senior for [[Paso Robles High School]] in 1998, Botts had a .413 batting average and went 9-2 as a pitcher with a 2.13 earned-run average, winning [[San Luis Obispo County, California|San Luis Obispo County]] Player of the Year honors from the ''[[The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)|San Luis Obispo Tribune]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ruthemeyer |first=Dan |date=June 12, 1998 |title=Botts muscles way to annual honor |pages=C-1 |work=San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune}}</ref>

He was drafted in the 28th round by Baltimore out of high school before going on to play for [[Glendale Community College (California)|Glendale College]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Milne |first=Brian |date=July 19, 2005 |title=Former Bearcat Jason Botts Gets the Call: Switch Hitter Expected to DH for the Texas Rangers |pages=C1 |work=The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA)}}</ref>

==Professional baseball career==
===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
Botts made his major league debut for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] on September 14, {{mlby|2005}}, against the [[Baltimore Orioles]], and had a total of 27 [[at-bat]]s in that month. His fortunes at the plate were somewhat mixed: he scored 8 [[Hit (baseball)|hits]] and 3 [[Run batted in|RBI]], but also [[strikeout|struck out]] 13 times.
Botts was called-up after hitting .326 against left-handed pitching while with Oklahoma at the Triple-A level. He made his major league debut for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] on September 14, {{mlby|2005}}, against the [[Baltimore Orioles]], and had a total of 27 [[at-bat]]s in that month. His fortunes at the plate were somewhat mixed: he produced 8 [[Hit (baseball)|hits]] and 3 [[Run batted in|RBI]], but also [[strikeout|struck out]] 13 times.


On May 28, {{mlby|2006}}, Botts started as the DH against the [[Oakland Athletics]]. He hit his first major league [[home run]] into the upper deck at [[Rangers Ballpark in Arlington]] against the A's [[Kirk Saarloos]] in the 2nd inning. On August 1, {{mlby|2007}}, Botts was called up by the Texas Rangers to be the designated hitter for the remainder of the 2007 season. Through his first eight games, he had a .219 [[batting average]] with one home run and four RBI.
On May 28, {{mlby|2006}}, Botts started as the DH against the [[Oakland Athletics]]. He hit his first major league [[home run]] into the upper deck at [[Rangers Ballpark in Arlington]] against A's righthander [[Kirk Saarloos]] in the 2nd inning. On August 1, {{mlby|2007}}, Botts was called up again by the Texas Rangers to be the designated hitter for the remainder of the 2007 season. Through his first eight games, he had a .219 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] with one home run and four RBI.


On April 29, {{By|2008}}, the Rangers designated Botts for assignment, giving them 10 days to trade,release,or outright him to the minors. On May 7, 2008, the Rangers outrighted Botts to Triple-A [[Oklahoma RedHawks|Oklahoma]].
On April 29, {{Baseball year|2008}}, the Rangers designated Botts for assignment, giving them 10 days to trade, release, or outright him to the minors. On May 7, 2008, the Rangers outrighted Botts to Triple-A [[Oklahoma RedHawks|Oklahoma]].


===Foreign leagues===
===Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters===
On June 4, 2008, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in [[Japan]]'s [[Pacific League]] acquired him from the Texas Rangers.<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/06/jason-botts-acq.html Jason Botts Acquired By Nippon Ham], MLBTradeRumors.com, June 4, 2008.</ref> He also played in the [[Mexican Pacific League]] for the [[Yaquis de Obregón]], [[Tomateros de Culiacán]] and most recently for [[Cañeros de Los Mochis]] .
On June 4, 2008, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan's [[Pacific League]] acquired him from the Texas Rangers.<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/06/jason-botts-acq.html Jason Botts Acquired By Nippon Ham], MLBTradeRumors.com, June 4, 2008.</ref> After the season, he also played in the [[Mexican Pacific League]] for the [[Yaquis de Obregón]], [[Tomateros de Culiacán]] and most recently for [[Cañeros de Los Mochis]].


===Return to the United States===
===Chicago White Sox===
Botts was signed to a minor league contract on December 17, 2009, by the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/01/minor-league-transactions.html Minor League Transactions], MLBTradeRumors.com, January 12, 2010.</ref> Botts was released on March 17, 2010.<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/03/white-sox-release-daniel-cabrera-jason-botts.html White Sox Release Daniel Cabrera, Jason Botts], MLBTradeRumors.com, March 17, 2010.</ref>
Botts was signed to a minor league contract on December 17, 2009, by the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/01/minor-league-transactions.html Minor League Transactions], MLBTradeRumors.com, January 12, 2010.</ref> Botts was released on March 17, 2010.<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/03/white-sox-release-daniel-cabrera-jason-botts.html White Sox Release Daniel Cabrera, Jason Botts], MLBTradeRumors.com, March 17, 2010.</ref>


===Camden River Sharks===
Botts started the 2010 season with the [[Camden River Sharks]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball|Atlantic League]]. He was signed to a minor league contract by the [[Washington Nationals]] on June 9, 2010.<ref>[http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jason_Botts/982225 Nats pen Botts to minor league deal]</ref>
Botts started the 2010 season with the [[Camden River Sharks]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball|Atlantic League]].


===Washington Nationals===
On June 9, 2010, he was signed to a minor league contract by the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>[http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jason_Botts/982225 Nats pen Botts to minor league deal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722043833/http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jason_Botts/982225 |date=2011-07-22 }}</ref>

===Colorado Rockies===
On March 26, 2011, Botts signed a minor league contract with the [[Colorado Rockies]]. He was released on April 7.
On March 26, 2011, Botts signed a minor league contract with the [[Colorado Rockies]]. He was released on April 7.


===New York Mets===
Botts signed with the [[York Revolution]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball|Atlantic League]] for 2011.<ref>[http://www.yorkblog.com/revs/2011/04/the-camden-connection.html The Camden connection]</ref> However, on May 19, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/05/mets-sign-jason-botts.html Mets Sign Jason Botts], MLBTradeRumors.com, May 19, 2011.</ref>
Botts signed with the [[York Revolution]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball|Atlantic League]] for 2011.<ref>[http://www.yorkblog.com/revs/2011/04/the-camden-connection.html The Camden connection] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720094549/http://www.yorkblog.com/revs/2011/04/the-camden-connection.html |date=2011-07-20 }}</ref> However, on May 19, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.<ref>[http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/05/mets-sign-jason-botts.html Mets Sign Jason Botts], MLBTradeRumors.com, May 19, 2011.</ref>

===Grand Prairie AirHogs===
Botts signed with the [[Grand Prairie AirHogs]] of the [[American Association of Independent Professional Baseball]] and played for them during the 2014 season.


==Personal==
==Personal==
Botts is one of only two major leaguers to have been born in Paso Robles, California, the other being [[Hal Rhyne]].{{citation needed|date=May 2011}}
While two more PRHS grads have also reached the MLB level, Botts is one of two major leaguers to have been born in Paso Robles, California, with the other native of the city being [[Hal Rhyne]].


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:51, 5 July 2024

Jason Botts
Botts with the Texas Rangers in 2008
Left fielder / Designated hitter
Born: (1980-07-26) July 26, 1980 (age 44)
Paso Robles, California, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 14, 2005, for the Texas Rangers
NPB: July 8, 2008, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
Last appearance
MLB: April 27, 2008, for the Texas Rangers
NPB: October 10, 2009, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
MLB statistics
Batting average.230
Home runs5
Runs batted in28
NPB statistics
Batting average.252
Home runs6
Runs batted in22
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Jason Carl Botts (born July 26, 1980) is an American former professional baseball left fielder, designated hitter and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.

Early life

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As a senior for Paso Robles High School in 1998, Botts had a .413 batting average and went 9-2 as a pitcher with a 2.13 earned-run average, winning San Luis Obispo County Player of the Year honors from the San Luis Obispo Tribune.[1]

He was drafted in the 28th round by Baltimore out of high school before going on to play for Glendale College.[2]

Professional baseball career

[edit]

Texas Rangers

[edit]

Botts was called-up after hitting .326 against left-handed pitching while with Oklahoma at the Triple-A level. He made his major league debut for the Texas Rangers on September 14, 2005, against the Baltimore Orioles, and had a total of 27 at-bats in that month. His fortunes at the plate were somewhat mixed: he produced 8 hits and 3 RBI, but also struck out 13 times.

On May 28, 2006, Botts started as the DH against the Oakland Athletics. He hit his first major league home run into the upper deck at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington against A's righthander Kirk Saarloos in the 2nd inning. On August 1, 2007, Botts was called up again by the Texas Rangers to be the designated hitter for the remainder of the 2007 season. Through his first eight games, he had a .219 batting average with one home run and four RBI.

On April 29, 2008, the Rangers designated Botts for assignment, giving them 10 days to trade, release, or outright him to the minors. On May 7, 2008, the Rangers outrighted Botts to Triple-A Oklahoma.

Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters

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On June 4, 2008, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan's Pacific League acquired him from the Texas Rangers.[3] After the season, he also played in the Mexican Pacific League for the Yaquis de Obregón, Tomateros de Culiacán and most recently for Cañeros de Los Mochis.

Chicago White Sox

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Botts was signed to a minor league contract on December 17, 2009, by the Chicago White Sox.[4] Botts was released on March 17, 2010.[5]

Camden River Sharks

[edit]

Botts started the 2010 season with the Camden River Sharks of the Atlantic League.

Washington Nationals

[edit]

On June 9, 2010, he was signed to a minor league contract by the Washington Nationals.[6]

Colorado Rockies

[edit]

On March 26, 2011, Botts signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. He was released on April 7.

New York Mets

[edit]

Botts signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League for 2011.[7] However, on May 19, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[8]

Grand Prairie AirHogs

[edit]

Botts signed with the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball and played for them during the 2014 season.

Personal

[edit]

While two more PRHS grads have also reached the MLB level, Botts is one of two major leaguers to have been born in Paso Robles, California, with the other native of the city being Hal Rhyne.

References

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  1. ^ Ruthemeyer, Dan (June 12, 1998). "Botts muscles way to annual honor". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. pp. C-1.
  2. ^ Milne, Brian (July 19, 2005). "Former Bearcat Jason Botts Gets the Call: Switch Hitter Expected to DH for the Texas Rangers". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA). pp. C1.
  3. ^ Jason Botts Acquired By Nippon Ham, MLBTradeRumors.com, June 4, 2008.
  4. ^ Minor League Transactions, MLBTradeRumors.com, January 12, 2010.
  5. ^ White Sox Release Daniel Cabrera, Jason Botts, MLBTradeRumors.com, March 17, 2010.
  6. ^ Nats pen Botts to minor league deal Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ The Camden connection Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Mets Sign Jason Botts, MLBTradeRumors.com, May 19, 2011.
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