James Outman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
James Outman is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Minnesota Twins, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 5 seasons. In 361 career games, he has hit .207 with 191 hits, 39 home runs, and 112 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 44.
- 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-07-31
- Jersey
- #43
Full name: James Matthew Outman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 923 | 146 | 191 | 31 | 6 | 39 | 112 | 25 | 108 | 377 | .207 | .304 | .380 | .684 | 44 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OPS .684 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LAN | NL | 4 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .462 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAN | NL | 151 | 483 | 86 | 120 | 16 | 3 | 23 | 70 | 16 | 68 | 181 | .248 | .248 (avg) | .320 (+10%) | .414 (+5%) | .734 (+8%) | 944.4 |
| 2024 | LAN | NL | 53 | 136 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 55 | .147 | .243 (-40%) | .312 (-18%) | .399 (-34%) | .711 (-27%) | -539.7 |
| 2025 | LAN | NL | 22 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | MIN | AL | 37 | 95 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 45 | .147 | .245 (-40%) | .315 (-30%) | .403 (-17%) | .718 (-22%) | 0.0 |
| 2026 | DET | AL | 94 | 157 | 23 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 71 | .172 | .243 (-30%) | .318 (-26%) | .400 (-20%) | .718 (-23%) | 0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 361 | 923 | 146 | 191 | 31 | 6 | 39 | 112 | 25 | 108 | 377 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 405 | ||
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 (267 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 129 | 359 | 55 | 76 | 11 | 46 | .212 |
| Away | 138 | 407 | 68 | 88 | 23 | 49 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | MIN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025-09-27 | MIN | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | MIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | MIN | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-09-19 | MIN | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 221 |
| Right Field | 23 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rookie of the Month | April |
| 2023 | Rookie of the Month | August |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 20.0 | 150 | 0 |
James Outman: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is July 31, 2022; James Outman is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. Outman played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2022 to 2025), the Minnesota Twins (2025), and the Detroit Tigers (2026). Listed as an outfielder, Outman hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Outman is listed at 6'3" and 215 pounds. Outman was born on May 14, 1997, in Redwood City, CA, USA. James Outman was the playing name; the full given name is James Matthew.
The batting record for Outman: 361 games, 191 hits in 923 at bats, and a .207 average, adding 39 home runs, 112 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. Outman's career OPS of .684 combines a .304 on-base mark with .380 slugging. Measured against the leagues Outman played in, the .207 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 15.4% below the league. The home run peak was 23 in 2023 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Frequently Asked Questions about James Outman
- What years did James Outman play?
- James Outman played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was James Outman a pitcher?
- No. James Outman was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did James Outman hit?
- James Outman hit 39 career home runs with 191 hits.
- What teams has James Outman played for?
- James Outman has played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2022–2025), the Minnesota Twins (2025), and the Detroit Tigers (2026).
- What are James Outman's career stats?
- In 361 games, James Outman has 191 hits, 39 home runs, 112 RBI, 146 runs, and 25 stolen bases, with a .207 batting average.
- What position does James Outman play?
- James Outman plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is James Outman and how much does he weigh?
- James Outman is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- What number does James Outman wear?
- James Outman wears number 43, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has James Outman hit each season?
- James Outman's home runs by season: 1 in 2022, 23 in 2023, 4 in 2024, 6 in 2025, and 5 in 2026. His most in one season was 23, in 2023.
- What was James Outman's career batting average?
- James Outman batted .207 over his career, with 191 hits in 923 at bats.
- How many RBI did James Outman have?
- James Outman drove in 112 runs in his career.