Eric Hosmer
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2023)
Eric Hosmer was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2023 for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,689 career games, he hit .276 with 1,753 hits, 198 home runs, and 893 RBI. Eric Hosmer was an All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, a 4-time Gold Glove, and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,611.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 226 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-05-06
- Last Game
- 2023-05-16
- Awards
- All-Star · All-Star Game MVP · 4× Gold Glove · Silver Slugger
Full name: Eric John Hosmer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,689 | 6,349 | 812 | 1,753 | 322 | 20 | 198 | 893 | 76 | 562 | 1,235 | .276 | .335 | .427 | .762 | 6,611 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.
Career SLG .427 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .762 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 128 | 523 | 66 | 153 | 27 | 3 | 19 | 78 | 11 | 34 | 82 | .293 | .255 (+15%) | .320 (+4%) | .399 (+16%) | .719 (+11%) | 1000.5 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 152 | 535 | 65 | 124 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 60 | 16 | 56 | 95 | .232 | .254 (-9%) | .318 (-5%) | .405 (-11%) | .724 (-8%) | -690.9 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 159 | 623 | 86 | 188 | 34 | 3 | 17 | 79 | 11 | 51 | 100 | .302 | .253 (+19%) | .317 (+11%) | .396 (+13%) | .714 (+12%) | 1544.4 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 131 | 503 | 54 | 136 | 35 | 1 | 9 | 58 | 4 | 35 | 93 | .270 | .251 (+8%) | .313 (+1%) | .386 (+3%) | .700 (+2%) | 142.4 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | 158 | 599 | 98 | 178 | 33 | 5 | 18 | 93 | 7 | 61 | 108 | .297 | .254 (+17%) | .316 (+15%) | .404 (+13%) | .721 (+14%) | 1818.0 |
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 158 | 605 | 80 | 161 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 104 | 5 | 57 | 132 | .266 | .255 (+4%) | .321 (+2%) | .417 (+4%) | .738 (+3%) | 403.8 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 162 | 603 | 98 | 192 | 31 | 1 | 25 | 94 | 6 | 66 | 104 | .318 | .254 (+25%) | .324 (+19%) | .425 (+17%) | .750 (+18%) | 2410.6 |
| 2018 | SDN | NL | 157 | 613 | 72 | 155 | 31 | 2 | 18 | 69 | 7 | 62 | 142 | .253 | .247 (+2%) | .318 (+1%) | .409 (-3%) | .727 (-1%) | -55.3 |
| 2019 | SDN | NL | 160 | 619 | 72 | 164 | 29 | 2 | 22 | 99 | 0 | 40 | 163 | .265 | .252 (+5%) | .322 (-4%) | .434 (-2%) | .757 (-3%) | -364.9 |
| 2020 | SDN | NL | 38 | 143 | 23 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 28 | .287 | .244 (+17%) | .321 (+4%) | .417 (+24%) | .739 (+15%) | 335.2 |
| 2021 | SDN | NL | 151 | 509 | 53 | 137 | 28 | 0 | 12 | 65 | 5 | 48 | 99 | .269 | .243 (+10%) | .317 (+6%) | .410 (-4%) | .727 (+1%) | 148.2 |
| 2022 | SDN | NL | 90 | 335 | 32 | 91 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 0 | 33 | 55 | .272 | .242 (+12%) | .311 (+8%) | .394 (-1%) | .706 (+3%) | 235.0 |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 14 | 45 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 235.0 |
| 2023 | CHN | NL | 31 | 94 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 25 | .234 | .248 (-6%) | .320 (-13%) | .414 (-20%) | .734 (-17%) | -254.2 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,689 | 6,349 | 812 | 1,753 | 322 | 20 | 198 | 893 | 76 | 562 | 1,235 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 6,908 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 148 | 21 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 13 | 38 | .257 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLDS1 | SDN | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .154 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SDN | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .167 |
| 2015 | ALCS | KCA | 6 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | .250 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | KCA | 5 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .190 |
| 2015 | WS | KCA | 5 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | .190 |
| 2014 | ALCS | KCA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .400 |
| 2014 | ALDS1 | KCA | 3 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | .400 |
| 2014 | ALWC | KCA | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .750 |
| 2014 | WS | KCA | 7 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | .250 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1689 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 837 | 3056 | 395 | 852 | 97 | 438 | .279 |
| Away | 852 | 3293 | 417 | 901 | 101 | 455 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | CHC | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-05-13 | CHC | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-05-09 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-05-08 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-05-07 | CHC | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-05-03 | CHC | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-05-02 | CHC | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-04-30 | CHC | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-04-29 | CHC | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-04-28 | CHC | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1622 | 1597 | 12554 | 1058 | 84 | 1196 |
| OF | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCA | 1B | 127 | 127 | 1096 | 78 | 8 | 101 |
| 2012 | KCA | 1B | 148 | 142 | 1183 | 103 | 9 | 132 |
| 2012 | KCA | OF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | KCA | 1B | 158 | 153 | 1205 | 122 | 8 | 118 |
| 2013 | KCA | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | KCA | 1B | 130 | 126 | 1043 | 88 | 10 | 85 |
| 2015 | KCA | 1B | 154 | 152 | 1261 | 101 | 4 | 121 |
| 2015 | KCA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | KCA | 1B | 154 | 154 | 1240 | 74 | 6 | 118 |
| 2017 | KCA | 1B | 157 | 156 | 1235 | 75 | 4 | 124 |
| 2018 | SDN | 1B | 157 | 155 | 1231 | 106 | 4 | 113 |
| 2019 | SDN | 1B | 157 | 155 | 1128 | 106 | 14 | 82 |
| 2020 | SDN | 1B | 32 | 32 | 215 | 19 | 2 | 24 |
| 2021 | SDN | 1B | 131 | 129 | 909 | 92 | 7 | 97 |
| 2022 | SDN | 1B | 88 | 87 | 609 | 69 | 5 | 59 |
| 2022 | BOS | 1B | 14 | 14 | 81 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | CHN | 1B | 15 | 15 | 118 | 17 | 2 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1622 |
| Right Field | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 35 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-04-03 |
| 2017 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-09-09 |
| 2017 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2017 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2016 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 2015 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2015 | This Year in Baseball Best Moment | Esurance |
| 2014 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2013 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2011 | Rookie of the Month | July |
| 2011 | Rookie of the Month | September |
Salary History
Eric Hosmer's recorded salaries total $18,530,750 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hosmer's career ran from 2011 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KCA | AL | $8,250,000 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | $5,650,000 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $3,600,000 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $528,250 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $502,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $18,530,750 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 16.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 2.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 38.0 | 140 | 4 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Eric Hosmer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Eric Hosmer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Eric Hosmer debuted on May 6, 2011 and played a final game on May 16, 2023. The season rows list, in order, the Kansas City Royals (2011 through 2017), the San Diego Padres (2018 to 2022), the Boston Red Sox (2022), and the Chicago Cubs (2023). Born on October 24, 1989, in South Miami, FL, USA, Hosmer is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Hosmer's listed size is 226 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The given name on file is Eric John Hosmer.
Hosmer's career batting table shows 1,689 games, 6,349 at bats and 1,753 hits, a .276 average, adding 198 homers, 893 RBI, and 76 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .335 clip and slugging .427, Hosmer finished with a .762 OPS. The league as a whole hit .251 across Hosmer's seasons, which puts the .276 career mark 10.0% above average. The home run peak was 25 in 2016 with the Kansas City Royals.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Hosmer
- What years did Eric Hosmer play?
- Eric Hosmer played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2023.
- Was Eric Hosmer a pitcher?
- No. Eric Hosmer was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eric Hosmer hit?
- Eric Hosmer hit 198 career home runs with 1,753 hits.
- What teams did Eric Hosmer play for?
- Eric Hosmer played for 4 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2011–2017), the San Diego Padres (2018–2022), the Boston Red Sox (2022), and the Chicago Cubs (2023).
- Did Eric Hosmer win an MVP award?
- No. Eric Hosmer did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Eric Hosmer win?
- Eric Hosmer won 4 Gold Gloves (2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017) and the Silver Slugger award (2017). He was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Eric Hosmer's career stats?
- In 1,689 games, Eric Hosmer had 1,753 hits, 198 home runs, 893 RBI, 812 runs, and 76 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- How much did Eric Hosmer earn in his career?
- Eric Hosmer's recorded salaries total $18,530,750 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hosmer's career ran from 2011 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011.
- What was Eric Hosmer's salary?
- Eric Hosmer's last recorded salary was $8,250,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $8,250,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $502,500, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Eric Hosmer play?
- Eric Hosmer played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eric Hosmer and how much did he weigh?
- Eric Hosmer was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 226 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eric Hosmer hit each season?
- Eric Hosmer's home runs by season: 19 in 2011, 14 in 2012, 17 in 2013, 9 in 2014, 18 in 2015, 25 in 2016, 25 in 2017, 18 in 2018, 22 in 2019, 9 in 2020, 12 in 2021, 8 in 2022, and 2 in 2023. His most in one season was 25, in 2016 and 2017.
- What was Eric Hosmer's career batting average?
- Eric Hosmer batted .276 over his career, with 1,753 hits in 6,349 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eric Hosmer have?
- Eric Hosmer drove in 893 runs in his career.