Austin Slater
Born: 12/13/1992 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-06-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 204 lbs
Full name: Austin Thomas Slater
Biography
Austin Slater is an active professional baseball player born in 1992, who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 2, 2017. Primarily playing as a position player, Slater showcases versatility and athleticism on the field, contributing significantly to his team's success. Over his career, he has participated in 634 games, recording 373 hits, 40 home runs, and 171 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .252. His speed on the bases is evident in his 48 stolen bases, reflecting a dynamic playing style that keeps opposing defenses on their toes.
As a member of the San Francisco Giants, Slater's contributions are particularly valuable in the context of modern baseball, where speed and power are increasingly essential. His ability to adapt to various roles within the lineup demonstrates his importance to the Giants' strategy. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, Slater remains a key player to watch, embodying the competitive spirit of today's game and the evolving landscape of player performance in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 634 | 1482 | 210 | 373 | 60 | 9 | 40 | 171 | 48 | 180 | 470 | 0.252 | 0.342 | 0.385 | 0.728 | 728.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 34 | 117 | 15 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 0.282 | -7.3 |
| 2018 | SFG | NL | 74 | 199 | 21 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 20 | 69 | 0.251 | -344.4 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 68 | 168 | 20 | 40 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 59 | 0.238 | -6.0 |
| 2020 | SFG | NL | 31 | 85 | 18 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 0.282 | 407.4 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 129 | 274 | 39 | 66 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 15 | 28 | 84 | 0.241 | 143.9 |
| 2022 | SFG | NL | 125 | 277 | 49 | 73 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 12 | 40 | 89 | 0.264 | 662.2 |
| 2023 | SFG | NL | 89 | 185 | 24 | 50 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 58 | 0.270 | 122.8 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 33 | 69 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 0.246 | -20.6 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 8 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.111 | -20.6 |
| 2024 | SFG | NL | 43 | 90 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 31 | 0.200 | -20.6 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.429 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC2 | BAL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 29 | 23 | 199 | 12 | 2 | 21 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 532 | 312 | 727 | 17 | 12 | 3 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 33 | 32 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | SFN | 1B | 21 | 18 | 165 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| 2018 | SFN | OF | 39 | 33 | 70 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | SFN | 1B | 8 | 5 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | SFN | OF | 48 | 36 | 82 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | SFN | OF | 12 | 10 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SFN | OF | 118 | 55 | 143 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | SFN | OF | 120 | 61 | 157 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | SFN | OF | 82 | 39 | 96 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | BAL | OF | 30 | 17 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CIN | OF | 7 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | SFN | OF | 43 | 23 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 29 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 176 |
| Center Field | 233 |
| Right Field | 160 |
| Designated Hitter | 24 |