TJ Friedl
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2026)
TJ Friedl is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2021 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 552 career games, he has hit .246 with 458 hits, 58 home runs, and 214 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,032.
- 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 15, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-09-18
- Jersey
- #29
Full name: Terry Lee Friedl
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 552 | 1,859 | 252 | 458 | 66 | 17 | 58 | 214 | 60 | 200 | 362 | .246 | .333 | .394 | .726 | 2,032 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.
Career SLG .394 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 14 | 31 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 72 | 225 | 33 | 54 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 7 | 20 | 40 | .240 | .242 (-1%) | .311 (+1%) | .394 (+10%) | .706 (+6%) | 177.2 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 138 | 488 | 73 | 136 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 66 | 27 | 47 | 90 | .279 | .248 (+12%) | .320 (+10%) | .414 (+13%) | .734 (+12%) | 1165.3 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 85 | 297 | 35 | 67 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 9 | 26 | 52 | .226 | .243 (-7%) | .312 (-1%) | .399 (-5%) | .711 (-3%) | -94.6 |
| 2025 | CIN | NL | 152 | 579 | 82 | 151 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 53 | 12 | 81 | 115 | .261 | .245 (+6%) | .315 (+16%) | .403 (-6%) | .718 (+3%) | 783.8 |
| 2026 | CIN | NL | 91 | 239 | 20 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 63 | .172 | .243 (-30%) | .318 (-20%) | .400 (-36%) | .718 (-29%) | 0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 552 | 1,859 | 252 | 458 | 66 | 17 | 58 | 214 | 60 | 200 | 362 | .246 | — | — | — | — | 2,032 | ||
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 (461 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 221 | 754 | 111 | 200 | 27 | 97 | .265 |
| Away | 240 | 866 | 121 | 217 | 27 | 104 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | CIN | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | CIN | MIL | W | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | CIN | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-25 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | CIN | PIT | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-18 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 53 |
| Center Field | 387 |
| Right Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
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TJ Friedl: the record in brief
TJ Friedl's major league record starts with the debut on September 18, 2021 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cincinnati Reds, from 2021 through 2026. Friedl, born on August 14, 1995, in Sewickley, PA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Friedl's listed size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds. TJ Friedl was the playing name; the full given name is Terry Lee.
Friedl's career batting table shows 552 games, 1,859 at bats and 458 hits, a .246 average; the totals also include 58 homers, 214 RBI, and 60 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .333 and the slugging percentage .394, for an OPS of .726. The .246 career average is close to the .245 the league hit across the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 18, set in 2023. The hits column peaks at 151, in 2025. 2023 brought a season-best 27 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about TJ Friedl
- What years did TJ Friedl play?
- TJ Friedl played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2026.
- Was TJ Friedl a pitcher?
- No. TJ Friedl was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did TJ Friedl hit?
- TJ Friedl hit 58 career home runs with 458 hits.
- What teams has TJ Friedl played for?
- TJ Friedl has played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (2021–2026).
- What are TJ Friedl's career stats?
- In 552 games, TJ Friedl has 458 hits, 58 home runs, 214 RBI, 252 runs, and 60 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- What position does TJ Friedl play?
- TJ Friedl plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is TJ Friedl and how much does he weigh?
- TJ Friedl is listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- What number does TJ Friedl wear?
- TJ Friedl wears number 29, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has TJ Friedl hit each season?
- TJ Friedl's home runs by season: 1 in 2021, 8 in 2022, 18 in 2023, 13 in 2024, 14 in 2025, and 4 in 2026. His most in one season was 18, in 2023.
- What was TJ Friedl's career batting average?
- TJ Friedl batted .246 over his career, with 458 hits in 1,859 at bats.
- How many RBI did TJ Friedl have?
- TJ Friedl drove in 214 runs in his career.