Tyler Stephenson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2020-2026)
Tyler Stephenson is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2020 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 688 career games, he has hit .257 with 557 hits, 78 home runs, and 312 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,104.
- 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 12, 2026.
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2020-07-27
Full name: Tyler Robert Stephenson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 688 | 2,165 | 293 | 557 | 116 | 3 | 78 | 312 | 2 | 236 | 627 | .257 | .335 | .422 | .757 | 2,104 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.
Career SLG .422 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .757 vs. league average .721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 8 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 132 | 350 | 56 | 100 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 0 | 41 | 75 | .286 | .243 (+17%) | .317 (+15%) | .410 (+5%) | .727 (+10%) | 763.4 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 50 | 166 | 24 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 1 | 12 | 47 | .319 | .242 (+32%) | .311 (+19%) | .394 (+22%) | .706 (+21%) | 595.1 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 142 | 465 | 59 | 113 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 56 | 0 | 47 | 135 | .243 | .248 (-2%) | .320 (-1%) | .414 (-9%) | .734 (-5%) | -342.9 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 138 | 457 | 69 | 118 | 26 | 1 | 19 | 66 | 1 | 48 | 117 | .258 | .243 (+6%) | .312 (+8%) | .399 (+11%) | .711 (+10%) | 958.5 |
| 2025 | CIN | NL | 88 | 299 | 40 | 69 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 50 | 0 | 37 | 116 | .231 | .245 (-6%) | .315 (avg) | .403 (+4%) | .718 (+3%) | 129.7 |
| 2026 | CIN | NL | 130 | 411 | 41 | 99 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 54 | 0 | 49 | 128 | .241 | .243 (-1%) | .318 (+1%) | .400 (+1%) | .718 (+1%) | 0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 688 | 2,165 | 293 | 557 | 116 | 3 | 78 | 312 | 2 | 236 | 627 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 2,104 | ||
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 (558 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 274 | 849 | 137 | 236 | 35 | 149 | .278 |
| Away | 284 | 905 | 115 | 222 | 28 | 109 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | CIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | CIN | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | CIN | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | CIN | PIT | L | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-18 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-16 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-15 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-13 | CIN | OAK | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 32 | 21 | 154 | 13 | 1 | 9 |
| C | 415 | 365 | 3213 | 105 | 10 | 18 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CIN | C | 4 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | 1B | 23 | 17 | 128 | 10 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021 | CIN | C | 78 | 65 | 661 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | C | 45 | 43 | 385 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | CIN | 1B | 8 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | CIN | C | 92 | 78 | 648 | 18 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | CIN | C | 127 | 112 | 945 | 32 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | CIN | C | 69 | 65 | 551 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 415 |
| First Base | 32 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 74 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 2.0 | 150 | 0 |
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Tyler Stephenson: the record in brief
Tyler Stephenson's major league record starts with the debut on July 27, 2020 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. Stephenson is listed as a catcher at 6'4" and 225 pounds. Stephenson both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 16, 1996, in Atlanta, GA, USA. On the record, Tyler Stephenson was born Tyler Robert Stephenson.
In 688 games and 2,165 at bats, Stephenson has batted .257 with 557 hits, along with 78 homers and 312 RBI. Reaching base at a .335 clip and slugging .422, Stephenson carries a .757 OPS. Over the seasons Stephenson played, league hitters batted .245; the .257 career figure is 5.2% above that. Stephenson's most home runs in a season came in 2024, when the total reached 19 for the Cincinnati Reds. The highest hit total in a season was 118, in 2024. 2021 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .286 against a league .243, a 17% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tyler Stephenson
- What years did Tyler Stephenson play?
- Tyler Stephenson played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2026.
- Was Tyler Stephenson a pitcher?
- No. Tyler Stephenson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tyler Stephenson hit?
- Tyler Stephenson hit 78 career home runs with 557 hits.
- What was Tyler Stephenson's career batting average?
- Tyler Stephenson batted .257 over his career, with 557 hits in 2,165 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tyler Stephenson have?
- Tyler Stephenson drove in 312 runs in his career.
- Is Tyler Stephenson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tyler Stephenson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.