Niko Goodrum
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2017-2024)
Niko Goodrum was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2024 for 5 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 8 seasons. In 415 career games, he hit .224 with 314 hits, 42 home runs, and 152 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
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2017-09-02
Full name: Cartier Niko Goodrum
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 1,404 | 175 | 314 | 76 | 11 | 42 | 152 | 47 | 141 | 489 | .224 | .297 | .383 | .680 | -984 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career OPS .680 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 6.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MIN | AL | 11 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | DET | AL | 131 | 444 | 55 | 109 | 29 | 3 | 16 | 53 | 12 | 42 | 132 | .245 | .247 (-1%) | .318 (-1%) | .409 (+6%) | .727 (+3%) | 193.8 |
| 2019 | DET | AL | 112 | 423 | 61 | 105 | 27 | 5 | 12 | 45 | 12 | 46 | 138 | .248 | .252 (-2%) | .322 (avg) | .434 (-3%) | .757 (-2%) | -150.2 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 43 | 158 | 15 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 69 | .184 | .244 (-25%) | .321 (-18%) | .417 (-20%) | .739 (-19%) | -536.1 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 90 | 290 | 39 | 62 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 14 | 29 | 107 | .214 | .243 (-12%) | .317 (-8%) | .410 (-13%) | .727 (-11%) | -491.6 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 15 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 | .116 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | TBA | AL | 9 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | LAA | AL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 415 | 1,404 | 175 | 314 | 76 | 11 | 42 | 152 | 47 | 141 | 489 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -984 | ||
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 (415 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 201 | 683 | 87 | 144 | 15 | 62 | .211 |
| Away | 214 | 721 | 88 | 170 | 27 | 90 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-13 | LAA | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-05-12 | LAA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024-05-11 | LAA | KCR | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-05-10 | LAA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-05-01 | TBR | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-04-30 | TBR | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-04-29 | TBR | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-04-27 | TBR | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-04-26 | TBR | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-04-17 | TBR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 63 | 44 | 351 | 30 | 6 | 27 |
| 2B | 125 | 108 | 171 | 261 | 13 | 54 |
| 3B | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| OF | 71 | 57 | 109 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| SS | 148 | 138 | 159 | 398 | 19 | 71 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MIN | 2B | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | MIN | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | DET | 1B | 37 | 22 | 169 | 16 | 3 | 15 |
| 2018 | DET | 2B | 64 | 59 | 85 | 147 | 8 | 23 |
| 2018 | DET | 3B | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | DET | OF | 19 | 17 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | DET | SS | 12 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 | DET | 1B | 18 | 17 | 151 | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| 2019 | DET | 2B | 22 | 22 | 40 | 47 | 3 | 17 |
| 2019 | DET | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | DET | OF | 32 | 28 | 53 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | DET | SS | 38 | 37 | 42 | 117 | 8 | 12 |
| 2020 | DET | 2B | 11 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | DET | SS | 31 | 30 | 29 | 87 | 1 | 17 |
| 2021 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | 2B | 9 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | DET | OF | 15 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | SS | 66 | 60 | 77 | 175 | 8 | 37 |
| 2022 | HOU | 1B | 4 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | HOU | 2B | 10 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | TBA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | OF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | LAA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | LAA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 63 |
| Second Base | 125 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 148 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
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Niko Goodrum: the record in brief
Niko Goodrum debuted in the major leagues on September 2, 2017. By club, Goodrum's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (2017), the Detroit Tigers (2018 to 2021), the Houston Astros (2022), the Tampa Bay Rays (2024), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2024). Goodrum played primarily as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on February 28, 1992, in Fayetteville, GA, USA, Goodrum was listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. On the record, Niko Goodrum was born Cartier Niko Goodrum.
Across 415 games at the plate, Goodrum's career line reads 314 hits in 1,404 at bats for a .224 average, along with 42 home runs, 152 RBI, and 47 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .297 and the slugging percentage .383, for an OPS of .680. Goodrum's .224 average ran 9.6% below the .247 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 6.9% below league average (.680 against .731). The home run peak was 16 in 2018 with the Detroit Tigers. Goodrum collected a career-high 109 hits in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions about Niko Goodrum
- What years did Niko Goodrum play?
- Niko Goodrum played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2024.
- Was Niko Goodrum a pitcher?
- No. Niko Goodrum was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Niko Goodrum hit?
- Niko Goodrum hit 42 career home runs with 314 hits.
- What teams did Niko Goodrum play for?
- Niko Goodrum played for 5 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2017), the Detroit Tigers (2018–2021), the Houston Astros (2022), the Tampa Bay Rays (2024), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2024).
- What were Niko Goodrum's career stats?
- In 415 games, Niko Goodrum had 314 hits, 42 home runs, 152 RBI, 175 runs, and 47 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- What position did Niko Goodrum play?
- Niko Goodrum played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Niko Goodrum and how much did he weigh?
- Niko Goodrum was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Niko Goodrum hit each season?
- Niko Goodrum's home runs by season: 0 in 2017, 16 in 2018, 12 in 2019, 5 in 2020, 9 in 2021, 0 in 2022, and 0 in 2024. His most in one season was 16, in 2018.
- What was Niko Goodrum's career batting average?
- Niko Goodrum batted .224 over his career, with 314 hits in 1,404 at bats.
- How many RBI did Niko Goodrum have?
- Niko Goodrum drove in 152 runs in his career.
- Is Niko Goodrum in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Niko Goodrum has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.