| Player Search | ||
 | ||
 | |  |
| Height: 6-0
Weight: 189
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Oct 30, 1979, Mountain View, CA |
|
| Profile | Player News | Articles | Split Stats | Game Log | Eligibility | Player Comparison |
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Player Notes |
|
September 23, 2008 Rays shortstop and team MVP (as voted by Tampa writers) Jason Bartlett went 3-for-4 with a double and his 35th RBI of the season in Tampa's 5-2 win over Baltimore. Our View:Bartlett has a .329 average and 10 RBI this month, and is swinging a hot bat as the team heads into the postseason. |
|
September 21, 2008 Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett was awarded the honor of being voted the Tampa Bay Rays' team MVP by the Baseball Writers Association of America chapter in Tampa, according to the Tampa Tribune. Our View:Well, that's interesting. It seems Evan Longoria would be a better candidate (though he was named the team's Rookie of the Year), or maybe even Scott Kazmir or James Shields. Nonetheless, Bartlett and his .280 average, one home run, 33 RBI and 19 stolen bases takes the honor. |
|
August 31, 2008 Jason Bartlett went 4-for-4 in Sunday's win over the Orioles. The shortstop scored three runs, drove in two, and knocked out his first homer of the year. Our View:Bartlett hasn't given fantasy owners much to love this year after his decent 2007 campaign. However, he is hitting .340 (33-for-97) since the All-Star break. |
|
August 29, 2008 Rays infielder Jason Bartlett is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, according to the Tampa Tribune. Ben Zobrist will play shortstop in his stead. Our View:There is no word on if this is just a physical ailment or Bartlett is getting the night off. It could simply be that Bartlett is only hitting .167 (2-for-12) against Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie, and Rays manager Joe Maddon didn't like the matchup. |
|
August 15, 2008 Jason Bartlett is back in the lineup Friday for the first time since August 3. He has been out with a bone bruise on his finger. Our View:If steals are your bag, then stick Jason back in your lineup right away. That's the only thing he offers fantasy owners. |
|
August 14, 2008 Jason Bartlett has been cleared to resume playing at shortstop, according to the St. Petersburg Times. His throws still aren't perfect, but they are good enough for him to return to the field. He said, "Obviously it doesn't feel great, but I'm throwing, I can actually throw. The only bad thing there's cutters, and they're sailing a lot. It's just a matter of trying to get that feeling back again." Our View:Despite extensive treatment, Bartlett still has a bone bruise, and the longer-than-expected healing time has been frustrating for him. Bartlett wore a pad on the finger Wednesday, and plans to limit his throws between innings. He has also experimented with using his middle finger more. |
|
August 13, 2008 Tampa Bay shortstop Jason Bartlett has been hitting for a couple of days and serving the team as a designated hitter, but tonight the Rays report he is close to return to full field duties, according to MLB.com. Our View:Barlett played catch with infield coach Tom Foley this evening and reports indicate he looked just fine. Rays manager Joe Maddon said Tuesday he expected Bartlett to return to shortstop by the start of the Texas series Friday, but Wednesday Maddon did not rule out using him as a late-inning replacement against the A's on Wednesday night, nor did he rule out the possibility of starting Bartlett at shortstop Thursday afternoon. |
|
August 12, 2008 On Sunday, the Rays acted confident Evan Longoria and Jason Bartlett would be back on the left side of the infield for tonight’s opener against the A’s. Now Longoria’s on the disabled list, but Bartlett is in the lineup... as the designated hitter, according to TBO.com. Our View:Rocco Baldelli will be in right field again while Justin Ruggiano is starting in left, indicating Barlett is not yet ready for duty in the field due to a bruised right index finger. |
|
August 5, 2008 Jason Bartlett is out on Tuesday and likely won't be available until Thursday, MLB.com reports. He has a bruised right index finger. "There's some sensitivity in the fingertip," Bartlett explains. "We're going to go out there and throw and see how it goes." Our View:Bartlett hadn't been hitting very well since coming off the DL on July 24, and hopefully he is not in any fantasy lineups this week. |
|
August 4, 2008 Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett is day-to-day with an injury to his right index finger after he was hit with a pitch, according to MLB.com. He is available to pinch-run, but that is all he will likely be able to do for a few days. Our View:Bartlett has limited use in AL-only fantasy leagues, and none in mixed leagues. His on-base percentage is under .300, though he has stolen 18 bases on the year. |
|
August 4, 2008 Jason Bartlett, who sustained a bruised right index finger Sunday, noted that he does not expect to be able to throw for two days, according to the St. Petersburg Times. X-rays revealed no break, and he should avoid the DL. Our View:If the club does not decide to recall Ben Zobrist from the minors, they could go Evan Longoria at shortstop, and employ Willy Aybar at third base, while Bartlett is out of action. |
|
August 3, 2008 Jason Bartlett was hit by a pitch on Sunday, and though it looked bad at the time, x-rays came back negative, according to MLB.com. Will the injury sideline Bartlett? "Just have to wait and see what it feels like tomorrow," Bartlett said. Our View:If Bartlett can't go, the club would likely turn to Ben Zobrist who they would have to call up from the minors. Either that or they could mix things up and start Evan Longoria at short with Willy Aybar inserted into the lineup to play third. |
|
July 24, 2008 Jason Bartlett went 3-for-3 with a run scored in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Kansas City. He hit a double and two singles. Our View:This was Bartlett's first game back from the DL (sprained right knee), and he extended his hitting-streak to eight games. He picked up right where he left off, and is worth using again in AL-only leagues. |
|
July 23, 2008 Jason Bartlett has been activated from the DL following his battle with a sprained right knee, according to the AP. The team optioned Ben Zobrist to Triple-A Durham as an adjoining move. Our View:Bartlett is expected to resume his role as the Rays' starting shortstop. He notably had a seven-game hitting streak prior to going down, and is worth a look in larger AL-only leagues. |
|
July 23, 2008 Jason Bartlett is likely to be activated from the DL Thursday following his bout with a right knee sprain, according to the Tampa Tribune. Our View:Bartlett is feeling good and is expected to resume his role as the starting shortstop, and regular days off may not be necessary, depending on how he does upon his return. |
|
July 21, 2008 Jason Bartlett worked out on Monday and tells MLB.com that his sore right knee is "close to 100 percent." He ran bases and took grounders on Monday. "I'll be ready to go come Thursday," Bartlett declares. Our View:The Rays haven't committed to a return date, but it sounds like Barlett will, at worst, be back by the end of the weekend. |
|
July 19, 2008 Jason Bartlett's next test in his rehab of a right knee sprain will run the bases Monday or Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Manager Joe Maddon said Bartlett may need a rehab assignment before coming back. Our View:Ben Zobrist had the game-winning homer for the Rays last night while filling in at short for Bartlett, but the team will be eager to get their starter back. |
|
July 18, 2008 Jason Bartlett won't be ready to return to the Rays today as initially hoped, according to the Tampa Tribune. He still needs more time to recover from his sprained right knee. Our View:He did some running Thursday, and is now expected to be cleared following the Rays' homestand, which ends July 24th with a trip to Kansas City. |
|
July 12, 2008 Jason Bartlett, who is recovering from a sprained right knee, participated in a light workout Friday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Our View:He still isn't 100 percent in lateral movement, but reportedly looked good during his session. He should be ready to return to the Rays soon after the All-Star break. |
|
July 3, 2008 Jason Bartlett has been placed on the disabled list with a right knee sprain, according to the Tampa Tribune. Our View:Bartlett is not hitting well enough to be on fantasy rosters, as he has no home runs on the year and his on-base percentage is now below .300 |
|
June 27, 2008 Tampa Bay skipper Joe Maddon told the Tampa Tribune that shortstop Jason Bartlett will be back with the team tonight in Pittsburgh. Our View:Bartlett missed the last two games to be with his wife for the birth of their son. |
|
June 24, 2008 Tampa Bay shortstop Jason Bartlett will be out of the lineup for the Rays on Wednesday as his wife is ready to deliver a baby. Our View:He is expected to rejoin the team Friday, June 27. |
|
June 15, 2008 With 14 steals in 17 attempts owners in shallow formats in need of stolen bases might find Jason Bartlett available in the free agent pool. If the shortstop can get his plate discipline up to last year’s levels, which could happen as the weather warms, he will have even more opportunities. Our View:Bartlett is available in over 50 percent of traditional formats, and can be had in most mixed formats with 10-teams or less. |
|
May 21, 2008 Jason Bartlett has been hit with the flu-like bug going around the team clubhouse, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Bartlett said, "Fever, throwing up, that kind of stuff. Nothing too fun." Our View:The bug is said to last for only 24 hours, and he should be fine with some rest. |
|
April 27, 2008 Tampa Bay SS Jason Bartlett has struggled with the bat this season, but today he was one of the offensive leaders in the Rays' 0-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Our View:Barlett went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Bartlett also added his third stolen base of the year. |
|
April 21, 2008 Jason Bartlett received a day off on Sunday to rest his "achy" right arm, the Tampa Tribune reports. The shortstop explains that he is going through something like a "dead arm" period that affects pitchers. "I've been out there lately, and I'm not playing like I can because I'm not feeling that great," Bartlett explains. Our View:Bartlett is hitting .210 and has committed four errors thus far. He hasn't exactly made a huge splash with the Rays, but his starting gig is safe, for the moment. |
|
March 26, 2008 Jason Bartlett went 3-for-4 with one RBI against Minnesota on Wednesday, and raised his spring average to .357. Bartlett is expected to start at shortstop this season and is off to a solid start. |
|
March 19, 2008 Jason Bartlett went 2-for-3 against Philadelphia on Wednesday, and raised his spring average to .321 over 28 at-bats. He is expected to be the starting shortstop this season. |