Logan Forsythe
Born: 1/14/1987 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-05-04 | Final Game: 2020-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Logan Forsythe
Biography
Logan Forsythe was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned nearly a decade from 2011 to 2020. Born in 1987, Forsythe made his mark in the league with his ability to adapt to various infield positions, showcasing a balanced skill set that included both power and speed. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 971 games, accumulating 762 hits, 71 home runs, and 307 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .244. Additionally, Forsythe demonstrated his base-running prowess with 42 stolen bases, reflecting his agility and awareness on the field.
Forsythe's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by an emphasis on analytics and a shift towards more versatile player roles. His contributions were particularly valuable to teams that sought flexibility in their lineups, as he was known for his ability to play multiple positions effectively. Throughout his time in the league, Forsythe played for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving a legacy as a reliable player who could impact games both offensively and defensively. His journey through major league baseball highlights the evolution of player roles during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 971 | 3120 | 389 | 762 | 150 | 13 | 71 | 307 | 42 | 343 | 757 | 0.244 | 0.326 | 0.369 | 0.695 | -1699.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDP | NL | 62 | 150 | 12 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 33 | 0.213 | -559.8 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 91 | 315 | 45 | 86 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 8 | 28 | 57 | 0.273 | 149.8 |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 75 | 220 | 22 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 54 | 0.214 | -550.5 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 110 | 301 | 32 | 67 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 71 | 0.223 | -671.4 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 153 | 540 | 69 | 152 | 33 | 2 | 17 | 68 | 9 | 55 | 111 | 0.281 | 1401.6 |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 127 | 511 | 76 | 135 | 24 | 4 | 20 | 52 | 6 | 46 | 127 | 0.264 | 559.6 |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 119 | 361 | 56 | 81 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 69 | 109 | 0.224 | -465.9 |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 70 | 193 | 18 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 43 | 0.207 | -797.4 |
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 50 | 178 | 19 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 40 | 0.258 | -797.4 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 101 | 317 | 38 | 72 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 2 | 44 | 100 | 0.227 | -558.4 |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 13 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 37 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 0.297 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | WS | LAN | 7 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0.278 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | LAN | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.444 |
| 2017 | NLCS | LAN | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 79 | 59 | 447 | 28 | 4 | 50 |
| 2B | 649 | 586 | 984 | 1448 | 46 | 299 |
| 3B | 143 | 104 | 77 | 228 | 15 | 15 |
| OF | 20 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 36 | 23 | 29 | 75 | 4 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDN | 2B | 23 | 15 | 40 | 40 | 4 | 12 |
| 2011 | SDN | 3B | 26 | 21 | 19 | 47 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | SDN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | 2B | 81 | 73 | 166 | 187 | 12 | 35 |
| 2012 | SDN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | SS | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | SDN | 2B | 34 | 31 | 59 | 99 | 2 | 21 |
| 2013 | SDN | 3B | 11 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | SS | 11 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| 2013 | SDN | OF | 13 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | 2B | 74 | 58 | 82 | 149 | 2 | 22 |
| 2014 | TBA | 3B | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TBA | 1B | 26 | 15 | 120 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 2015 | TBA | 2B | 126 | 123 | 164 | 299 | 7 | 43 |
| 2015 | TBA | 3B | 9 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | 2B | 118 | 118 | 206 | 264 | 9 | 69 |
| 2017 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAN | 2B | 80 | 68 | 106 | 157 | 3 | 35 |
| 2017 | LAN | 3B | 42 | 31 | 17 | 60 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | LAN | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAN | 2B | 51 | 39 | 73 | 115 | 4 | 25 |
| 2018 | LAN | 3B | 12 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | MIN | 2B | 48 | 47 | 74 | 105 | 3 | 28 |
| 2018 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TEX | 1B | 46 | 40 | 296 | 20 | 2 | 39 |
| 2019 | TEX | 2B | 8 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | TEX | 3B | 33 | 28 | 19 | 61 | 6 | 5 |
| 2019 | TEX | SS | 15 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 10 |
| 2020 | MIA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIA | 1B | 4 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | MIA | 2B | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 79 |
| Second Base | 649 |
| Third Base | 143 |
| Shortstop | 36 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 39 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-09-06 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | $509,700 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $499,000 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $481,400 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,840,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 2006, 2007, 2008 |