J. T. Realmuto
Born: 3/18/1991 in Del City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 212 lbs
Full name: Jacob Tyler Realmuto
Biography
J. T. Realmuto, born in 1991, is an accomplished position player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 5, 2014. Renowned for his exceptional skills as a catcher, Realmuto's dynamic playing style combines a strong offensive presence with remarkable defensive capabilities. Over his career, he has played in 1,239 games, accumulating 1,237 hits, 168 home runs, and 625 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .272. His speed on the bases is also notable, as he has successfully stolen 96 bases, a rarity for players at his position.
Realmuto's contributions to the game are further highlighted by his three All-Star selections, which underscore his status among the elite catchers in baseball. As an active player, he continues to shape the landscape of the sport, representing a modern era where catchers are expected to excel both offensively and defensively. Realmuto's ongoing career reflects the evolution of the catcher role, emphasizing versatility and athleticism, making him a crucial player in the league today.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1239 | 4548 | 639 | 1237 | 253 | 34 | 168 | 625 | 96 | 330 | 1047 | 0.272 | 0.329 | 0.453 | 0.782 | 5769.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 11 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 126 | 441 | 49 | 114 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 8 | 19 | 70 | 0.259 | -462.2 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 137 | 509 | 60 | 154 | 31 | 0 | 11 | 48 | 12 | 28 | 100 | 0.303 | 456.8 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 141 | 532 | 68 | 148 | 31 | 5 | 17 | 65 | 8 | 36 | 106 | 0.278 | 416.7 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 125 | 477 | 74 | 132 | 30 | 3 | 21 | 74 | 3 | 38 | 104 | 0.277 | 1202.1 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 145 | 538 | 92 | 148 | 36 | 3 | 25 | 83 | 9 | 41 | 123 | 0.275 | 776.4 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 47 | 173 | 33 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 4 | 16 | 48 | 0.266 | 443.9 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 134 | 476 | 64 | 125 | 25 | 4 | 17 | 73 | 13 | 48 | 129 | 0.263 | 768.0 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 139 | 504 | 75 | 139 | 26 | 5 | 22 | 84 | 21 | 41 | 119 | 0.276 | 1540.9 |
| 2023 | PHI | NL | 135 | 489 | 70 | 123 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 63 | 16 | 35 | 138 | 0.252 | 240.5 |
| 2024 | PHI | NL | 99 | 380 | 50 | 101 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 47 | 2 | 27 | 102 | 0.266 | 386.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 125 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 41 | 0.216 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS1 | PHI | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.000 |
| 2023 | NLCS | PHI | 7 | 27 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0.259 |
| 2023 | NLDS1 | PHI | 4 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0.214 |
| 2023 | NLWC2 | PHI | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 |
| 2022 | NLWC2 | PHI | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.167 |
| 2022 | WS | PHI | 6 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0.167 |
| 2022 | NLCS | PHI | 5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.235 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | PHI | 4 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0.278 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 51 | 27 | 249 | 17 | 2 | 22 |
| C | 1146 | 1119 | 9402 | 483 | 57 | 78 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIA | C | 9 | 7 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | MIA | C | 118 | 116 | 836 | 46 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | MIA | C | 129 | 124 | 1069 | 80 | 10 | 8 |
| 2017 | MIA | C | 126 | 125 | 929 | 87 | 6 | 11 |
| 2017 | MIA | 1B | 9 | 8 | 79 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | MIA | C | 112 | 111 | 826 | 46 | 7 | 6 |
| 2018 | MIA | 1B | 13 | 8 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | PHI | C | 133 | 130 | 1098 | 67 | 9 | 14 |
| 2019 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | PHI | C | 36 | 35 | 296 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | PHI | 1B | 6 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PHI | C | 118 | 112 | 1057 | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | PHI | 1B | 16 | 7 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | PHI | C | 133 | 130 | 1151 | 49 | 8 | 11 |
| 2022 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | PHI | C | 133 | 130 | 1190 | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| 2024 | PHI | C | 99 | 99 | 899 | 34 | 5 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1146 |
| First Base | 51 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | C |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | C |
| 2022 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2022 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2022 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2021 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2020 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | C |
| 2020 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | C |
| 2020 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2019 | All-MLB Team - First Team | C |
| 2019 | All-MLB Team - First Team | C |
| 2019 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2019 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2019 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2018 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2018 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-04-08 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $532,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $532,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 98.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 8.0 | 420 | 0 |