Christian Encarnacion-Strand
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2023-2026)
Christian Encarnacion-Strand is a first baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2023 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 186 career games, he has hit .246 with 163 hits, 32 home runs, and 111 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 24, 2026.
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 224 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-07-17
- Jersey
- #32
Full name: Christian Lee Encarnacion-Strand
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 663 | 80 | 163 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 111 | 3 | 32 | 191 | .246 | .290 | .436 | .726 | -517 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career SLG .436 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 63 | 222 | 29 | 60 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 37 | 2 | 14 | 69 | .270 | .248 (+9%) | .320 (+2%) | .414 (+15%) | .734 (+10%) | 385.6 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 29 | 116 | 13 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 35 | .190 | .243 (-22%) | .312 (-30%) | .399 (-27%) | .711 (-28%) | -544.2 |
| 2025 | CIN | NL | 36 | 130 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 32 | .208 | .245 (-15%) | .315 (-26%) | .403 (-7%) | .718 (-15%) | -358.4 |
| 2026 | BAL | AL | 58 | 195 | 25 | 54 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 1 | 11 | 55 | .277 | .243 (+14%) | .318 (+2%) | .400 (+28%) | .718 (+17%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 186 | 663 | 80 | 163 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 111 | 3 | 32 | 191 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -517 | ||
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 (128 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 256 | 30 | 61 | 13 | 38 | .238 |
| Away | 58 | 212 | 25 | 48 | 8 | 34 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-08 | CIN | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-06 | CIN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-07-02 | CIN | BOS | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-07-01 | CIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-30 | CIN | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-06-29 | CIN | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-27 | CIN | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-06-25 | CIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-06-24 | CIN | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-06-23 | CIN | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 91 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 24 |
Christian Encarnacion-Strand: the record in brief
Christian Encarnacion-Strand's major league record starts with the debut on July 17, 2023 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (2023 to 2025) and the Baltimore Orioles (2026). Encarnacion-Strand played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 1, 1999, in Walnut Creek, CA, USA and a listed size of 224 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Encarnacion-Strand's full given name, per the bio, is Christian Lee Encarnacion-Strand.
In 186 games and 663 at bats, Encarnacion-Strand has batted .246 with 163 hits, along with 32 home runs and 111 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .290 and .436 give Encarnacion-Strand a career OPS of .726. Against a .245 league average for those years, Encarnacion-Strand's .246 average was near the norm. 2023 was Encarnacion-Strand's biggest home run year, with 13. The hits column peaks at 60, in 2023. Encarnacion-Strand drove in a season-high 39 runs in 2026. In 2026, a season of regular play, Encarnacion-Strand hit .277 while the league hit .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Christian Encarnacion-Strand
- What years did Christian Encarnacion-Strand play?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand played in Major League Baseball from 2023 to 2026.
- Was Christian Encarnacion-Strand a pitcher?
- No. Christian Encarnacion-Strand was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit 32 career home runs with 163 hits.
- What teams has Christian Encarnacion-Strand played for?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand has played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2023–2025) and the Baltimore Orioles (2026).
- What are Christian Encarnacion-Strand's career stats?
- In 186 games, Christian Encarnacion-Strand has 163 hits, 32 home runs, 111 RBI, 80 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- What position does Christian Encarnacion-Strand play?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand plays primarily as a first baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Christian Encarnacion-Strand and how much does he weigh?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand is listed at 6 feet and 224 pounds.
- What number does Christian Encarnacion-Strand wear?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand wears number 32, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit each season?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand's home runs by season: 13 in 2023, 2 in 2024, 6 in 2025, and 11 in 2026. His most in one season was 13, in 2023.
- What was Christian Encarnacion-Strand's career batting average?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand batted .246 over his career, with 163 hits in 663 at bats.
- How many RBI did Christian Encarnacion-Strand have?
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand drove in 111 runs in his career.