Evan Gattis
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2018)
Evan Gattis was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2018 for the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros, a span of 6 seasons. In 706 career games, he hit .248 with 605 hits, 139 home runs, and 410 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,470.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 270 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-04-03
- Last Game
- 2018-09-30
Full name: James Evan Gattis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 706 | 2,443 | 299 | 605 | 116 | 12 | 139 | 410 | 3 | 167 | 575 | .248 | .300 | .476 | .775 | 2,470 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .476 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.
Career OPS .775 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — +6.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 105 | 354 | 44 | 86 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 65 | 0 | 21 | 81 | .243 | .253 (-4%) | .317 (-9%) | .396 (+21%) | .714 (+8%) | 385.0 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 108 | 369 | 41 | 97 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 52 | 0 | 22 | 97 | .263 | .251 (+5%) | .313 (+1%) | .386 (+28%) | .700 (+16%) | 990.2 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 153 | 566 | 66 | 139 | 20 | 11 | 27 | 88 | 0 | 30 | 119 | .246 | .254 (-3%) | .316 (-10%) | .404 (+14%) | .721 (+4%) | 137.0 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 128 | 447 | 58 | 112 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 72 | 2 | 43 | 127 | .251 | .255 (-2%) | .321 (-1%) | .417 (+22%) | .738 (+12%) | 968.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 84 | 300 | 41 | 79 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 55 | 0 | 18 | 50 | .263 | .254 (+3%) | .324 (-4%) | .425 (+7%) | .750 (+2%) | 54.5 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 128 | 407 | 49 | 92 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 78 | 1 | 33 | 101 | .226 | .247 (-9%) | .318 (-11%) | .409 (+10%) | .727 (+1%) | -65.1 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 706 | 2,443 | 299 | 605 | 116 | 12 | 139 | 410 | 3 | 167 | 575 | .248 | — | — | — | — | 2,470 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | HOU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018 | ALDS2 | HOU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALCS | HOU | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .100 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | HOU | 3 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .400 |
| 2017 | WS | HOU | 6 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .300 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | HOU | 5 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .211 |
| 2015 | ALWC | HOU | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2013 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .357 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (706 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 352 | 1190 | 137 | 301 | 69 | 196 | .253 |
| Away | 354 | 1253 | 162 | 304 | 70 | 214 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-30 | HOU | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-29 | HOU | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-29 | HOU | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-09-28 | HOU | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-25 | HOU | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-24 | HOU | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-23 | HOU | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-22 | HOU | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-09-19 | HOU | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-17 | HOU | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C | 241 | 224 | 1925 | 123 | 18 | 8 |
| OF | 59 | 57 | 68 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | 1B | 4 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | ATL | C | 42 | 38 | 279 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | ATL | OF | 48 | 46 | 63 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | ATL | C | 93 | 90 | 723 | 49 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | HOU | OF | 11 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | HOU | C | 55 | 49 | 448 | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | C | 49 | 47 | 473 | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | HOU | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 241 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 59 |
| Designated Hitter | 351 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Player of the Week | Week of 2018-06-16 |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Month | April |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Month | May |
Salary History
Evan Gattis's recorded salaries total $4,346,750 over 3 seasons, 2014 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gattis's career ran from 2013 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | $3,300,000 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | $526,500 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | $520,250 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,346,750 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas of the Permian Basin | Odessa | TX | 2010 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |
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Evan Gattis: the record in brief
Evan Gattis's major league career runs from a debut on April 3, 2013 to a final game on September 30, 2018. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (2013 to 2014) and the Houston Astros (2015 to 2018). Gattis played primarily as a designated hitter and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 18, 1986, in Dallas, TX, USA and a listed size of 270 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The given name on file is James Evan Gattis.
Gattis's career batting table shows 706 games, 2,443 at bats and 605 hits, a .248 average; the totals also include 139 home runs and 410 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .300 and .476 give Gattis a career OPS of .775. The .248 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .775 to a league .725, 6.9% above average. Gattis's most home runs in a season came in 2016, when the total reached 32 for the Houston Astros.
Frequently Asked Questions about Evan Gattis
- What years did Evan Gattis play?
- Evan Gattis played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2018.
- Was Evan Gattis a pitcher?
- No. Evan Gattis was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Evan Gattis hit?
- Evan Gattis hit 139 career home runs with 605 hits.
- What teams did Evan Gattis play for?
- Evan Gattis played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2013–2014) and the Houston Astros (2015–2018).
- What were Evan Gattis's career stats?
- In 706 games, Evan Gattis had 605 hits, 139 home runs, 410 RBI, 299 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- How much did Evan Gattis earn in his career?
- Evan Gattis's recorded salaries total $4,346,750 over 3 seasons, 2014 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gattis's career ran from 2013 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013.
- What was Evan Gattis's salary?
- Evan Gattis's last recorded salary was $3,300,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $3,300,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $520,250, in 2014. The Salary History table lists each season from 2014 to 2016.
- What position did Evan Gattis play?
- Evan Gattis played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Evan Gattis and how much did he weigh?
- Evan Gattis was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 270 pounds.
- How many home runs did Evan Gattis hit each season?
- Evan Gattis's home runs by season: 21 in 2013, 22 in 2014, 27 in 2015, 32 in 2016, 12 in 2017, and 25 in 2018. His most in one season was 32, in 2016.
- What was Evan Gattis's career batting average?
- Evan Gattis batted .248 over his career, with 605 hits in 2,443 at bats.
- How many RBI did Evan Gattis have?
- Evan Gattis drove in 410 runs in his career.
- Is Evan Gattis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Evan Gattis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.