Seth Lugo
Active Player
Born: 11/17/1989 in Shreveport, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-07-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 233 lbs
Full name: Jacob Seth Lugo
Biography
Seth Lugo, born in 1989, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on July 1, 2016, Lugo has established himself as a reliable arm in various roles, including starting and relief pitching. With a career record of 56-40 and a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, he consistently demonstrates his ability to limit runs and strike out batters, amassing 829 strikeouts over his career. Lugo's contributions to his teams include not only his strong pitching but also his capability to secure games, as evidenced by his 16 saves.
Lugo's performance has earned him recognition, including an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact in the league. As a pitcher, he is known for his unique blend of pitches and an ability to adapt to different game situations, making him a valuable asset in any pitching rotation. In an era characterized by the increasing importance of bullpen depth and multi-inning relievers, Lugo continues to be a critical figure, showcasing resilience and skill in a competitive landscape. His ongoing career reflects not only personal achievement but also the evolving nature of pitching roles in modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 47 | 360 | 123 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 993.0 | 889 | 385 | 122 | 276 | 954 | 3.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 5 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 49 | 19 | 21 | 45 | 2.67 | -233.7 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 7 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.3 | 114 | 53 | 25 | 85 | 4.71 | 1062.6 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 3 | 4 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 101.3 | 81 | 30 | 28 | 103 | 2.66 | 2530.2 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 7 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 80.0 | 56 | 24 | 16 | 104 | 2.70 | 3666.3 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 3 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36.7 | 40 | 21 | 10 | 47 | 5.15 | 6.7 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.3 | 41 | 18 | 19 | 55 | 3.50 | 574.4 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 3 | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 65.0 | 58 | 26 | 18 | 69 | 3.60 | 345.4 |
| 2023 | SDP | NL | 8 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146.3 | 140 | 58 | 36 | 140 | 3.57 | - |
| 2024 | KCR | AL | 16 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 206.7 | 177 | 69 | 48 | 181 | 3.00 | - |
| 2025 | KC | AL | 8 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145.3 | 133 | 67 | 55 | 125 | 4.15 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 58 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.155 | 0.180 | 0.259 | 0.439 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 17 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 20 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 54 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 61 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SDP | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | KCR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALDS2 | KCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | ALWC2 | KCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLWC1 | NYN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11.3 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 2.38 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALDS2 | KCA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3.60 |
| 2024 | ALWC2 | KCA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2.08 |
| 2022 | NLWC1 | NYN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 334 | 97 | 64 | 83 | 2 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | P | 17 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | NYN | P | 19 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 54 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 61 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 16 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | NYN | P | 62 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SDN | P | 26 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | KCA | P | 33 | 33 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 334 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2024 | Gold Glove | P |
| 2019 | Reliever of the Month | July |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cy Young Award | AL | 2nd | 93.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |