Richie Palacios
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Richie Palacios is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the Cleveland Guardians, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 5 seasons. In 305 career games, he has hit .236 with 193 hits, 21 home runs, and 94 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-04-25
Full name: Richard Jordan Palacios
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 819 | 119 | 193 | 34 | 3 | 21 | 94 | 39 | 105 | 170 | .236 | .328 | .361 | .690 | -244 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .361 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OPS .690 vs. league average .718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CLE | AL | 54 | 112 | 7 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 20 | .232 | .242 (-4%) | .311 (-6%) | .394 (-28%) | .706 (-18%) | -304.5 |
| 2023 | SLN | NL | 32 | 93 | 9 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 11 | .258 | .248 (+4%) | .320 (-4%) | .414 (+25%) | .734 (+12%) | 156.6 |
| 2024 | TBA | AL | 92 | 264 | 46 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 45 | 67 | .223 | .243 (-8%) | .312 (+11%) | .399 (-20%) | .711 (-7%) | -95.6 |
| 2025 | TBA | AL | 17 | 42 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2026 | TB | AL | 110 | 308 | 47 | 70 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 12 | 40 | 63 | .227 | .243 (-7%) | .318 (+1%) | .400 (-8%) | .718 (-4%) | 0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 305 | 819 | 119 | 193 | 34 | 3 | 21 | 94 | 39 | 105 | 170 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -244 | ||
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 (195 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 98 | 253 | 33 | 50 | 3 | 17 | .198 |
| Away | 97 | 258 | 39 | 73 | 9 | 33 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | TBR | TOR | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | TBR | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-25 | TBR | BAL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | TBR | BAL | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | TBR | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | TBR | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-15 | TBR | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-13 | TBR | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-12 | TBR | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-10 | TBR | CHW | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 45 | 33 | 62 | 96 | 6 | 19 |
| 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 112 | 89 | 173 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | CLE | OF | 25 | 20 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | SLN | OF | 27 | 24 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | 2B | 37 | 28 | 48 | 84 | 5 | 15 |
| 2024 | TBA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | OF | 53 | 41 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | TBA | 1B | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | TBA | 2B | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | TBA | OF | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 45 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 67 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 37 |
| Designated Hitter | 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Richie Palacios
- What years did Richie Palacios play?
- Richie Palacios played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Richie Palacios a pitcher?
- No. Richie Palacios was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Richie Palacios hit?
- Richie Palacios hit 21 career home runs with 193 hits.
- What was Richie Palacios's career batting average?
- Richie Palacios batted .236 over his career, with 193 hits in 819 at bats.
- How many RBI did Richie Palacios have?
- Richie Palacios drove in 94 runs in his career.
- Is Richie Palacios in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Richie Palacios has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.