Willie Calhoun
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2017-2024)
Willie Calhoun was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2024 for 4 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 8 seasons. In 369 career games, he hit .241 with 293 hits, 42 home runs, and 140 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2017-09-12
Full name: Willie Shawn Lamont Calhoun
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 1,217 | 140 | 293 | 57 | 5 | 42 | 140 | 0 | 103 | 194 | .241 | .303 | .399 | .703 | -721 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .399 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 13 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 35 | 99 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 24 | .222 | .247 (-10%) | .318 (-16%) | .409 (-19%) | .727 (-17%) | -294.9 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 83 | 309 | 51 | 83 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 53 | .269 | .252 (+6%) | .322 (avg) | .434 (+21%) | .757 (+12%) | 637.3 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 29 | 100 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .190 | .244 (-22%) | .321 (-28%) | .417 (-38%) | .739 (-34%) | -571.0 |
| 2021 | TEX | AL | 75 | 260 | 26 | 65 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 34 | .250 | .243 (+3%) | .317 (-2%) | .410 (-7%) | .727 (-5%) | -219.4 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 18 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | .136 | — | — | — | — | -130.0 |
| 2022 | SFN | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | -130.0 |
| 2023 | NYA | AL | 44 | 134 | 16 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 20 | .239 | .248 (-4%) | .320 (-4%) | .414 (-3%) | .734 (-3%) | -71.7 |
| 2024 | LAA | AL | 68 | 229 | 26 | 56 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 31 | .245 | .243 (+1%) | .312 (+1%) | .399 (-5%) | .711 (-2%) | -71.3 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 369 | 1,217 | 140 | 293 | 57 | 5 | 42 | 140 | 0 | 103 | 194 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -851 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (369 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 203 | 653 | 83 | 168 | 24 | 82 | .257 |
| Away | 166 | 564 | 57 | 125 | 18 | 58 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-14 | LAA | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-08-13 | LAA | TOR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-08-12 | LAA | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-08-07 | LAA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024-08-02 | LAA | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-08-01 | LAA | COL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-07-30 | LAA | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024-07-28 | LAA | OAK | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-07-27 | LAA | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-07-25 | LAA | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| OF | 176 | 159 | 238 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TEX | OF | 11 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | TEX | OF | 27 | 25 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | TEX | OF | 71 | 69 | 113 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | TEX | OF | 8 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TEX | OF | 41 | 38 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | TEX | OF | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYA | OF | 12 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | LAA | 1B | 4 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | LAA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 167 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 162 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Willie Calhoun: the record in brief
Willie Calhoun's entire major league record comes from the period beginning September 12, 2017. Calhoun played for the Texas Rangers (2017 through 2022), the San Francisco Giants (2022), the New York Yankees (2023), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2024). Calhoun played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 4, 1994, in Vallejo, CA, USA and a listed size of 200 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Willie Calhoun was the playing name; the full given name is Willie Shawn Lamont.
Across 369 games at the plate, Calhoun's career line reads 293 hits in 1,217 at bats for a .241 average; the totals also include 42 home runs and 140 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .303 clip and slugging .399, Calhoun finished with a .703 OPS. The .241 career average is close to the .248 the league hit across the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 21, set in 2019. The hits column peaks at 83, in 2019. In 2019, a season of regular play, Calhoun hit .269 while the league hit .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Calhoun
- What years did Willie Calhoun play?
- Willie Calhoun played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2024.
- Was Willie Calhoun a pitcher?
- No. Willie Calhoun was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Willie Calhoun hit?
- Willie Calhoun hit 42 career home runs with 293 hits.
- What teams did Willie Calhoun play for?
- Willie Calhoun played for 4 teams: the Texas Rangers (2017–2022), the San Francisco Giants (2022), the New York Yankees (2023), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2024).
- What were Willie Calhoun's career stats?
- In 369 games, Willie Calhoun had 293 hits, 42 home runs, 140 RBI, and 140 runs, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did Willie Calhoun play?
- Willie Calhoun played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Willie Calhoun and how much did he weigh?
- Willie Calhoun was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Willie Calhoun hit each season?
- Willie Calhoun's home runs by season: 1 in 2017, 2 in 2018, 21 in 2019, 1 in 2020, 6 in 2021, 1 in 2022, 5 in 2023, and 5 in 2024. His most in one season was 21, in 2019.
- What was Willie Calhoun's career batting average?
- Willie Calhoun batted .241 over his career, with 293 hits in 1,217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willie Calhoun have?
- Willie Calhoun drove in 140 runs in his career.
- Is Willie Calhoun in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willie Calhoun has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.