Gregory Polanco
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2021)
Gregory Polanco was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2021 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 8 seasons. In 823 career games, he hit .241 with 696 hits, 96 home runs, and 362 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-06-10
- Last Game
- 2021-08-27
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 823 | 2,883 | 399 | 696 | 156 | 19 | 96 | 362 | 98 | 287 | 694 | .241 | .309 | .409 | .718 | -702 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .718 vs. league average .732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 89 | 277 | 50 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 14 | 30 | 59 | .235 | .251 (-7%) | .313 (-2%) | .386 (-11%) | .700 (-7%) | -261.9 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 153 | 593 | 83 | 152 | 35 | 6 | 9 | 52 | 27 | 55 | 121 | .256 | .254 (+1%) | .316 (+1%) | .404 (-6%) | .721 (-3%) | -250.4 |
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 144 | 527 | 79 | 136 | 34 | 4 | 22 | 86 | 17 | 53 | 119 | .258 | .255 (+1%) | .321 (avg) | .417 (+11%) | .738 (+6%) | 563.2 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 108 | 379 | 39 | 95 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 8 | 27 | 60 | .251 | .254 (-2%) | .324 (-6%) | .425 (-8%) | .750 (-7%) | -459.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 130 | 461 | 75 | 117 | 32 | 6 | 23 | 81 | 12 | 61 | 117 | .254 | .247 (+2%) | .318 (+7%) | .409 (+22%) | .727 (+15%) | 1325.1 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 42 | 153 | 23 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 49 | .242 | .252 (-4%) | .322 (-7%) | .434 (-2%) | .757 (-4%) | -116.4 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 50 | 157 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 65 | .153 | .244 (-38%) | .321 (-34%) | .417 (-22%) | .739 (-27%) | -763.6 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 107 | 336 | 38 | 70 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 14 | 36 | 104 | .208 | .243 (-15%) | .317 (-11%) | .410 (-14%) | .727 (-12%) | -738.9 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 823 | 2,883 | 399 | 696 | 156 | 19 | 96 | 362 | 98 | 287 | 694 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -702 | ||
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 (823 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 406 | 1411 | 199 | 355 | 49 | 188 | .252 |
| Away | 417 | 1472 | 200 | 341 | 47 | 174 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-27 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-08-26 | PIT | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-08-25 | PIT | AZ | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-24 | PIT | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-23 | PIT | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021-08-22 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-21 | PIT | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-08-20 | PIT | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-18 | PIT | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-17 | PIT | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 753 | 710 | 1374 | 45 | 27 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PIT | OF | 83 | 63 | 144 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | PIT | OF | 149 | 137 | 260 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 2016 | PIT | OF | 134 | 129 | 246 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| 2017 | PIT | OF | 96 | 95 | 163 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | PIT | OF | 124 | 122 | 229 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | PIT | OF | 36 | 35 | 74 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | OF | 39 | 38 | 67 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | PIT | OF | 92 | 91 | 191 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 62 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 697 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PIT | NL | $535,000 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | $525,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,060,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Gregory Polanco (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gregory Polanco
- What years did Gregory Polanco play?
- Gregory Polanco played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2021.
- Was Gregory Polanco a pitcher?
- No. Gregory Polanco was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gregory Polanco hit?
- Gregory Polanco hit 96 career home runs with 696 hits.
- What was Gregory Polanco's career batting average?
- Gregory Polanco batted .241 over his career, with 696 hits in 2,883 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gregory Polanco have?
- Gregory Polanco drove in 362 runs in his career.
- Is Gregory Polanco in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gregory Polanco has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.