A. J. Puk
Active Player
Born: 4/25/1995 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-08-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 248 lbs
Full name: Andrew Jacob Puk
Biography
A. J. Puk, born in 1995, is an active pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on August 21, 2019. Known for his powerful left-handed arm and dynamic pitching style, Puk has developed into a key asset for his team. With a career record of 17-20 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.53, he showcases both reliability and effectiveness on the mound. His ability to generate strikeouts is highlighted by his total of 271 strikeouts, while his contributions to the bullpen are further exemplified by his 22 saves.
As a player emerging in the post-steroid era, Puk navigates a competitive landscape where pitching has become increasingly specialized. His combination of velocity and breaking pitches makes him a formidable opponent for hitters, and his ongoing career continues to draw attention as he seeks to elevate his performance and contribute to his team's success. Puk's journey reflects the evolution of pitching in modern baseball, and he remains a player to watch as he furthers his legacy in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 20 | 212 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 227.0 | 194 | 89 | 26 | 77 | 283 | 3.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 3.18 | 316.5 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 6.07 | 316.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 4 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 66.3 | 53 | 23 | 23 | 76 | 3.12 | 475.8 |
| 2023 | MIA | NL | 7 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 56.7 | 54 | 25 | 13 | 78 | 3.97 | 1062.5 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27.3 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 43 | 1.32 | - |
| 2024 | MIA | NL | 4 | 8 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.0 | 36 | 21 | 23 | 45 | 4.30 | 482.1 |
| 2025 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 3.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | MIA | NL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | MIA | NL | 32 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLWC2 | MIA | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLWC2 | MIA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 204 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | OAK | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | OAK | P | 62 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | MIA | P | 58 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ARI | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIA | P | 32 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 204 |