Evan Longoria
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2023)
Evan Longoria was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2023 for the Tampa Bay Rays, the San Francisco Giants, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 16 seasons. In 1,986 career games, he hit .264 with 1,930 hits, 342 home runs, and 1,159 RBI. Evan Longoria was a 3-time All-Star, a Rookie of the Year, a 3-time Gold Glove, and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 14,028.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 213 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-04-12
- Last Game
- 2023-10-01
- Awards
- 3× All-Star · Rookie of the Year · 3× Gold Glove · Silver Slugger
Full name: Evan Michael Longoria
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,986 | 7,306 | 1,017 | 1,930 | 431 | 26 | 342 | 1,159 | 58 | 730 | 1,696 | .264 | .333 | .471 | .804 | 14,028 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .471 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.
Career OPS .804 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +10.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TBA | AL | 122 | 448 | 67 | 122 | 31 | 2 | 27 | 85 | 7 | 46 | 122 | .272 | .263 (+3%) | .333 (+3%) | .416 (+28%) | .749 (+17%) | 1358.6 |
| 2009 | TBA | AL | 157 | 584 | 100 | 164 | 44 | 0 | 33 | 113 | 9 | 72 | 140 | .281 | .262 (+7%) | .332 (+9%) | .417 (+26%) | .750 (+18%) | 2281.1 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | 151 | 574 | 96 | 169 | 46 | 5 | 22 | 104 | 15 | 72 | 124 | .294 | .257 (+14%) | .325 (+14%) | .402 (+26%) | .728 (+21%) | 2413.4 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | 133 | 483 | 78 | 118 | 26 | 1 | 31 | 99 | 3 | 80 | 93 | .244 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (+11%) | .399 (+24%) | .719 (+18%) | 1865.2 |
| 2012 | TBA | AL | 74 | 273 | 39 | 79 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 55 | 2 | 33 | 61 | .289 | .254 (+14%) | .318 (+16%) | .405 (+30%) | .724 (+24%) | 1207.0 |
| 2013 | TBA | AL | 160 | 614 | 91 | 165 | 39 | 3 | 32 | 88 | 1 | 70 | 162 | .269 | .253 (+6%) | .317 (+8%) | .396 (+26%) | .714 (+18%) | 2177.6 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | 162 | 624 | 83 | 158 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 91 | 5 | 57 | 133 | .253 | .251 (+1%) | .313 (+2%) | .386 (+5%) | .700 (+3%) | 447.8 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | 160 | 604 | 74 | 163 | 35 | 1 | 21 | 73 | 3 | 51 | 132 | .270 | .254 (+6%) | .316 (+4%) | .404 (+8%) | .721 (+6%) | 682.5 |
| 2016 | TBA | AL | 160 | 633 | 81 | 173 | 41 | 4 | 36 | 98 | 0 | 42 | 144 | .273 | .255 (+7%) | .321 (-1%) | .417 (+25%) | .738 (+14%) | 1520.6 |
| 2017 | TBA | AL | 156 | 613 | 71 | 160 | 36 | 2 | 20 | 86 | 6 | 46 | 109 | .261 | .254 (+2%) | .324 (-3%) | .425 (avg) | .750 (-2%) | -301.7 |
| 2018 | SFN | NL | 125 | 480 | 51 | 117 | 25 | 4 | 16 | 54 | 3 | 22 | 101 | .244 | .247 (-2%) | .318 (-12%) | .409 (+1%) | .727 (-5%) | -501.8 |
| 2019 | SFN | NL | 129 | 453 | 59 | 115 | 19 | 2 | 20 | 69 | 3 | 43 | 112 | .254 | .252 (+1%) | .322 (+1%) | .434 (+1%) | .757 (+1%) | 54.2 |
| 2020 | SFN | NL | 53 | 193 | 26 | 49 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 11 | 39 | .254 | .244 (+4%) | .321 (-8%) | .417 (+2%) | .739 (-2%) | -136.4 |
| 2021 | SFN | NL | 81 | 253 | 45 | 66 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 1 | 35 | 68 | .261 | .243 (+7%) | .317 (+11%) | .410 (+17%) | .727 (+14%) | 694.9 |
| 2022 | SFN | NL | 89 | 266 | 31 | 65 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 42 | 0 | 27 | 83 | .244 | .242 (+1%) | .311 (+1%) | .394 (+14%) | .706 (+9%) | 380.8 |
| 2023 | ARI | NL | 74 | 211 | 25 | 47 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 73 | .223 | .248 (-10%) | .320 (-8%) | .414 (+2%) | .734 (-2%) | -116.0 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,986 | 7,306 | 1,017 | 1,930 | 431 | 26 | 342 | 1,159 | 58 | 730 | 1,696 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 14,028 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 180 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 63 | .178 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 7 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .105 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .200 |
| 2023 | NLWC1 | ARI | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 4 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .273 |
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 5 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .118 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | .154 |
| 2013 | ALWC | TBA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| 2011 | ALDS2 | TBA | 4 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | .188 |
| 2010 | ALDS1 | TBA | 5 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .200 |
| 2008 | ALCS | TBA | 7 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | .259 |
| 2008 | ALDS2 | TBA | 4 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | .267 |
| 2008 | WS | TBA | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | .050 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1985 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 989 | 3537 | 500 | 945 | 166 | 546 | .267 |
| Away | 996 | 3765 | 515 | 982 | 175 | 611 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | AZ | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-09-30 | AZ | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-09-24 | AZ | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-16 | AZ | CHC | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-09-15 | AZ | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-13 | AZ | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-12 | AZ | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-11 | AZ | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-09-09 | AZ | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-06 | AZ | COL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1826 | 1785 | 1305 | 3297 | 160 | 390 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TBA | 3B | 119 | 118 | 86 | 230 | 12 | 26 |
| 2008 | TBA | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | TBA | 3B | 151 | 150 | 112 | 302 | 13 | 43 |
| 2010 | TBA | 3B | 151 | 151 | 127 | 276 | 14 | 46 |
| 2011 | TBA | 3B | 130 | 128 | 124 | 229 | 14 | 35 |
| 2012 | TBA | 3B | 50 | 49 | 37 | 81 | 8 | 7 |
| 2013 | TBA | 3B | 147 | 145 | 96 | 279 | 11 | 27 |
| 2014 | TBA | 3B | 155 | 154 | 121 | 262 | 13 | 27 |
| 2015 | TBA | 3B | 148 | 147 | 109 | 259 | 9 | 29 |
| 2016 | TBA | 3B | 152 | 152 | 103 | 254 | 9 | 30 |
| 2017 | TBA | 3B | 142 | 142 | 96 | 267 | 12 | 33 |
| 2018 | SFN | 3B | 123 | 120 | 72 | 213 | 15 | 25 |
| 2019 | SFN | 3B | 119 | 117 | 69 | 233 | 15 | 27 |
| 2020 | SFN | 3B | 52 | 50 | 41 | 84 | 2 | 9 |
| 2021 | SFN | 3B | 78 | 67 | 47 | 139 | 5 | 11 |
| 2022 | SFN | 3B | 68 | 59 | 40 | 129 | 6 | 11 |
| 2023 | ARI | 3B | 41 | 36 | 25 | 60 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1826 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 129 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-06-04 |
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-05-12 |
| 2013 | This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2010 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-08-22 |
| 2009 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2009 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-04-11 |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-05-02 |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-09-07 |
| 2009 | Silver Slugger | 3B |
| 2008 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 2008 | Player of the Week | Week of 2008-06-28 |
| 2008 | Rookie of the Month | June |
| 2008 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 2008 | TSN Rookie of the Year | |
| 2008 | This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
Salary History
Evan Longoria's recorded salaries total $41,600,036 over 8 seasons, 2009 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Longoria's career ran from 2008 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | AL | $12,600,018 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $11,000,000 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | $7,500,000 |
| 2013 | TBA | AL | $2,500,018 |
| 2012 | TBA | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | $950,000 |
| 2009 | TBA | AL | $550,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $41,600,036 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier | CA | 2004 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 2005, 2006 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 103.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 27.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 100.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 9.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 38.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2008 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 140.0 | 140 | 28 |
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Evan Longoria: the record in brief
Evan Longoria's major league career runs from a debut on April 12, 2008 to a final game on October 1, 2023. Longoria played for the Tampa Bay Rays (2008 through 2017), the San Francisco Giants (2018 to 2022), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2023). Longoria, a third baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'1" and 213 pounds. The birth record reads October 7, 1985, in Downey, CA, USA. The given name on file is Evan Michael Longoria.
Longoria's career batting table shows 1,986 games, 7,306 at bats and 1,930 hits, a .264 average, along with 342 homers, 1,159 runs batted in, and 58 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .333 and the slugging percentage .471, for an OPS of .804. Against a .253 league average for those years, Longoria's .264 average was near the norm. The home run peak was 36 in 2016 with the Tampa Bay Rays. The hits column peaks at 173, in 2016. 2009 brought the most runs batted in, 113.
Frequently Asked Questions about Evan Longoria
- What years did Evan Longoria play?
- Evan Longoria played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2023.
- Was Evan Longoria a pitcher?
- No. Evan Longoria was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Evan Longoria hit?
- Evan Longoria hit 342 career home runs with 1,930 hits.
- What teams did Evan Longoria play for?
- Evan Longoria played for 3 teams: the Tampa Bay Rays (2008–2017), the San Francisco Giants (2018–2022), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2023).
- Did Evan Longoria win an MVP award?
- No. Evan Longoria did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Evan Longoria win?
- Evan Longoria won the Rookie of the Year award (2008), 3 Gold Gloves (2009, 2010, and 2017), and the Silver Slugger award (2009). He was selected to 3 All-Star Games.
- What were Evan Longoria's career stats?
- In 1,986 games, Evan Longoria had 1,930 hits, 342 home runs, 1,159 RBI, 1,017 runs, and 58 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- How much did Evan Longoria earn in his career?
- Evan Longoria's recorded salaries total $41,600,036 over 8 seasons, 2009 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Longoria's career ran from 2008 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2008.
- What was Evan Longoria's salary?
- Evan Longoria's last recorded salary was $12,600,018, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $12,600,018, in 2016, and his lowest was $550,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2016.
- What position did Evan Longoria play?
- Evan Longoria played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Evan Longoria and how much did he weigh?
- Evan Longoria was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 213 pounds.
- How many home runs did Evan Longoria hit each season?
- Evan Longoria's home runs by season: 27 in 2008, 33 in 2009, 22 in 2010, 31 in 2011, 17 in 2012, 32 in 2013, 22 in 2014, 21 in 2015, 36 in 2016, 20 in 2017, 16 in 2018, 20 in 2019, 7 in 2020, 13 in 2021, 14 in 2022, and 11 in 2023. His most in one season was 36, in 2016.
- What was Evan Longoria's career batting average?
- Evan Longoria batted .264 over his career, with 1,930 hits in 7,306 at bats.
- How many RBI did Evan Longoria have?
- Evan Longoria drove in 1,159 runs in his career.