Jake Cave, baseball player, 2018

Jake Cave

Born: 12/4/1992 in Hampton, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-05-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Andrew Jacob Cave

Biography

Jake Cave, born in 1992, is an active Major League Baseball player known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. Since making his debut on May 19, 2018, Cave has become a valuable asset to his teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 523 games, accumulating 337 hits and 45 home runs, while also driving in 176 runs. With a batting average of .236, he brings a blend of power and speed to the game, evident in his 13 stolen bases. Cave's playing style reflects the modern era of baseball, characterized by a focus on power hitting and athleticism. As he continues to develop his game, he remains a key contributor in the outfield and at the plate, capable of impacting games with both his offensive and defensive abilities. In an era that often emphasizes home runs and strikeouts, Cave's ability to adapt and leverage his skills makes him a noteworthy player to watch as his career progresses.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
523 1429 190 337 67 16 45 176 13 98 481 0.236 0.292 0.400 0.692 -1541.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 8 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 NLCS PHI 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2020 ALWC3 MIN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2019 ALDS2 MIN 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 14 112 4 0 8
OF 488 364 765 26 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 17
Left Field 170
Center Field 154
Right Field 192
Designated Hitter 10