Yoan Moncada
Born: 5/27/1995 in Abreus, Cienfuegos, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2016-09-02
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Yoan Manuel Moncada
Biography
Yoan Moncada is an active professional baseball player born in 1995, who has made significant contributions to Major League Baseball since his debut in 2016. Primarily playing as a position player, Moncada showcases a blend of power and speed, exemplified by his career statistics that include 711 hits, 93 home runs, and 339 RBIs over 747 games. His batting average stands at .254, and he has successfully stolen 32 bases, demonstrating his agility on the basepaths.
Moncada's playing style is marked by a combination of explosive offensive capabilities and solid defensive skills, making him a valuable asset to his team. As a part of the modern era of baseball, he represents a generation of players who embrace analytics and advanced metrics, which have transformed the game. With his ongoing career, Moncada continues to impact the field, carving out a reputation as one of the prominent talents in the league today.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 747 | 2798 | 376 | 711 | 157 | 20 | 93 | 339 | 32 | 306 | 918 | 0.254 | 0.331 | 0.424 | 0.756 | 2049.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 8 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CHW | AL | 54 | 199 | 31 | 46 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 29 | 74 | 0.231 | 55.5 |
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 149 | 578 | 73 | 136 | 32 | 6 | 17 | 61 | 12 | 67 | 217 | 0.235 | -209.3 |
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 132 | 511 | 83 | 161 | 34 | 5 | 25 | 79 | 10 | 40 | 154 | 0.315 | 2122.1 |
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 52 | 200 | 28 | 45 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 72 | 0.225 | -159.5 |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 144 | 520 | 74 | 137 | 33 | 1 | 14 | 61 | 3 | 84 | 157 | 0.263 | 1209.2 |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 104 | 397 | 41 | 84 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 51 | 2 | 32 | 114 | 0.212 | -875.1 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 92 | 334 | 39 | 87 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 20 | 107 | 0.260 | -92.9 |
| 2024 | CHW | AL | 12 | 40 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0.275 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.172 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALDS1 | CHA | 4 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.077 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 203 | 202 | 274 | 504 | 29 | 109 |
| 3B | 526 | 518 | 395 | 927 | 51 | 117 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | CHA | 2B | 54 | 54 | 61 | 169 | 8 | 29 |
| 2018 | CHA | 2B | 149 | 148 | 213 | 335 | 21 | 80 |
| 2019 | CHA | 3B | 129 | 129 | 120 | 256 | 15 | 37 |
| 2020 | CHA | 3B | 52 | 51 | 33 | 101 | 6 | 17 |
| 2021 | CHA | 3B | 138 | 138 | 90 | 236 | 16 | 28 |
| 2022 | CHA | 3B | 101 | 98 | 82 | 163 | 5 | 18 |
| 2023 | CHA | 3B | 90 | 87 | 60 | 138 | 6 | 13 |
| 2024 | CHA | 3B | 11 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 203 |
| Third Base | 526 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |