Christian Bethancourt
Born: 9/2/1991 in Panama City, Panama, Panama
MLB Debut: 2013-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Christian Gabriel Bethancourt
Biography
Christian Bethancourt, born in 1991, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility on the field as a position player. He begins his career in the major leagues in 2013 and has since become a notable figure due to his dynamic playing style and ability to contribute in various roles. As of September 29, 2023, he has appeared in 428 games, where he has recorded 284 hits, 35 home runs, and 135 RBIs, showcasing a blend of power and contact hitting, despite a batting average of .229. His speed on the bases is evident with 12 stolen bases, demonstrating his capability to be a threat when running.
Bethancourt's journey through the league has seen him adapt to the evolving dynamics of modern baseball, particularly as teams increasingly value positional flexibility and offensive production. His contributions are significant in an era where players are often expected to excel in multiple roles, reflecting the strategic shifts in the game. As he continues to compete at the highest level, Bethancourt remains a player to watch, with the potential to further impact the game in the years to come.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 9.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14.73 | - |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 | - |
| 2023 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428 | 1241 | 149 | 284 | 60 | 0 | 35 | 135 | 12 | 48 | 326 | 0.229 | 0.259 | 0.362 | 0.621 | -3209.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 31 | 113 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 0.248 | -390.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 48 | 155 | 16 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 0.200 | -781.5 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 73 | 193 | 20 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 10 | 56 | 0.228 | -547.0 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 56 | 169 | 23 | 42 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 41 | 0.249 | -107.5 |
| 2022 | TBR | AL | 45 | 149 | 16 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 0.255 | -107.5 |
| 2023 | TBR | AL | 104 | 315 | 49 | 71 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 13 | 91 | 0.225 | -937.4 |
| 2024 | CHC | NL | 24 | 57 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0.281 | 111.6 |
| 2024 | MIA | NL | 38 | 82 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.159 | 111.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC1 | TBA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALWC1 | TBA | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 37 | 28 | 208 | 14 | 1 | 22 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 325 | 283 | 2316 | 145 | 21 | 13 |
| OF | 12 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ATL | C | 31 | 29 | 216 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | ATL | C | 42 | 41 | 305 | 22 | 4 | 4 |
| 2016 | SDN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | C | 41 | 35 | 248 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | OF | 12 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | SDN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | OAK | C | 14 | 12 | 79 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | OAK | 1B | 31 | 24 | 180 | 14 | 1 | 20 |
| 2022 | TBA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | TBA | C | 35 | 35 | 283 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | TBA | 1B | 6 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | TBA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TBA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TBA | C | 102 | 89 | 844 | 33 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | CHN | C | 24 | 17 | 135 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIA | C | 36 | 25 | 206 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| Catcher | 325 |
| First Base | 37 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $511,200 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | $507,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,018,700 | ||