Paul Goldschmidt
Born: 9/10/1987 in Wilmington, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Paul Edward Goldschmidt
Biography
Paul Goldschmidt, born in 1987, is an accomplished professional baseball player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2011. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and defensive prowess, Goldschmidt plays as a position player and has established himself as one of the premier first basemen of his era. As of now, he has participated in 1,928 games, accumulating 2,056 hits, 362 home runs, and 1,187 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .289. His speed on the bases is notable as well, with 169 stolen bases to his name, showcasing his versatility and athleticism.
Goldschmidt's career is highlighted by his seven All-Star selections, underscoring his consistent excellence and recognition among peers and fans alike. He continues to be a vital presence in the lineup, contributing both offensively and defensively. As an active player, Goldschmidt's performance reflects the evolving nature of the game, where power hitters are increasingly valued, yet his approach balances traditional hitting techniques with modern analytics. His ongoing career not only cements his legacy as one of the greats in baseball but also inspires the next generation of players navigating the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 7119 | 1204 | 2056 | 446 | 23 | 362 | 1187 | 169 | 1050 | 1879 | 0.289 | 0.381 | 0.510 | 0.892 | 35239.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 48 | 156 | 28 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 4 | 20 | 53 | 0.250 | 322.8 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 145 | 514 | 82 | 147 | 43 | 1 | 20 | 82 | 18 | 60 | 130 | 0.286 | 1787.4 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 160 | 602 | 103 | 182 | 36 | 3 | 36 | 125 | 15 | 99 | 145 | 0.302 | 4361.3 |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 109 | 406 | 75 | 122 | 39 | 1 | 19 | 69 | 9 | 64 | 110 | 0.300 | 2691.3 |
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 159 | 567 | 103 | 182 | 38 | 2 | 33 | 110 | 21 | 118 | 151 | 0.321 | 5126.4 |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 158 | 579 | 106 | 172 | 33 | 3 | 24 | 95 | 32 | 110 | 150 | 0.297 | 3121.7 |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 155 | 558 | 117 | 166 | 34 | 3 | 36 | 120 | 18 | 94 | 147 | 0.297 | 3681.8 |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 158 | 593 | 95 | 172 | 35 | 5 | 33 | 83 | 7 | 90 | 173 | 0.290 | 3518.5 |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 161 | 597 | 97 | 155 | 25 | 1 | 34 | 97 | 3 | 78 | 166 | 0.260 | 1186.6 |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 58 | 191 | 31 | 58 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 37 | 43 | 0.304 | 820.8 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 158 | 603 | 102 | 177 | 36 | 2 | 31 | 99 | 12 | 67 | 136 | 0.294 | 2608.3 |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 151 | 561 | 106 | 178 | 41 | 0 | 35 | 115 | 7 | 79 | 141 | 0.317 | 4522.7 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 154 | 593 | 89 | 159 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 80 | 11 | 87 | 161 | 0.268 | 1498.2 |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 154 | 599 | 70 | 147 | 33 | 1 | 22 | 65 | 11 | 47 | 173 | 0.245 | -7.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 92 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 27 | 0.261 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLWC2 | SLN | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
| 2021 | NLWC | SLN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 3 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.231 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | SLN | 5 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.429 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.062 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | ARI | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.091 |
| 2017 | NLWC | ARI | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 |
| 2011 | NLDS2 | ARI | 4 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0.438 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1845 | 1827 | 15464 | 1270 | 54 | 1506 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ARI | 1B | 43 | 41 | 351 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 2012 | ARI | 1B | 139 | 136 | 1234 | 65 | 7 | 106 |
| 2013 | ARI | 1B | 159 | 158 | 1494 | 99 | 5 | 118 |
| 2014 | ARI | 1B | 109 | 108 | 934 | 80 | 7 | 83 |
| 2015 | ARI | 1B | 157 | 155 | 1378 | 123 | 5 | 129 |
| 2016 | ARI | 1B | 157 | 157 | 1378 | 116 | 4 | 127 |
| 2017 | ARI | 1B | 151 | 150 | 1254 | 103 | 4 | 116 |
| 2018 | ARI | 1B | 155 | 154 | 1323 | 110 | 6 | 131 |
| 2019 | SLN | 1B | 159 | 155 | 1256 | 111 | 5 | 145 |
| 2020 | SLN | 1B | 52 | 52 | 383 | 27 | 1 | 41 |
| 2021 | SLN | 1B | 153 | 153 | 1144 | 106 | 2 | 111 |
| 2022 | SLN | 1B | 128 | 127 | 1071 | 91 | 1 | 118 |
| 2023 | SLN | 1B | 133 | 133 | 1048 | 115 | 2 | 122 |
| 2024 | SLN | 1B | 150 | 148 | 1216 | 102 | 5 | 137 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1845 |
| Designated Hitter | 66 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | 1B |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | 1B |
| 2022 | Hank Aaron Award | |
| 2022 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player | |
| 2022 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 2022 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2022 | Player of the Week | Week of 2022-06-18 |
| 2022 | Player of the Week | Week of 2022-07-23 |
| 2022 | Player of the Week | Week of 2022-08-20 |
| 2022 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2022 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2021 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2019 | Player of the Month | July |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-07-27 |
| 2018 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2018 | Player of the Week | Week of 2018-06-09 |
| 2018 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2017 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2017 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2015 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-05-03 |
| 2015 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2013 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2013 | Hank Aaron Award | |
| 2013 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ARI | NL | $5,833,333 |
| 2015 | ARI | NL | $3,100,000 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | $1,100,000 |
| 2013 | ARI | NL | $500,000 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | $482,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,015,333 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State University | San Marcos | TX | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 1st | 380.0 | 420 | 22 |
| 2021 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 128.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 9.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 2.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 115.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 239.0 | 420 | 4 |
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 18.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 2nd | 234.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 2nd | 242.0 | 420 | 0 |