Noah Syndergaard
Born: 8/29/1992 in Mansfield, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-05-12 | Final Game: 2022-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 242 lbs
Full name: Noah Seth Syndergaard
Biography
Noah Syndergaard, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2022. Known for his imposing 6-foot-6 frame and a fastball that consistently reached triple digits, Syndergaard quickly became a formidable presence on the mound. He amassed a career record of 59-47 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 3.71, along with 928 strikeouts over his time in the league. His power pitching style and ability to dominate hitters earned him a spot as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status as one of the premier pitchers of his era.
Syndergaard's career unfolded during a time when analytics and advanced metrics began to play a larger role in evaluating player performance. His combination of velocity and breaking pitches made him a key figure in the New York Metsβ rotation, where he was affectionately nicknamed "Thor" due to his long hair and powerful on-field demeanor. Although he never recorded a save during his career, his contributions as a starter were vital to his team's successes. After concluding his playing days in October 2022, Syndergaard left behind a legacy as a pitcher who captivated fans and showcased the evolution of modern pitching in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 47 | 164 | 162 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 941.3 | 910 | 388 | 100 | 216 | 928 | 3.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 9 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | 126 | 54 | 31 | 166 | 3.24 | 2762.3 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 14 | 9 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 183.7 | 168 | 53 | 43 | 218 | 2.60 | 9071.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 34 | 2.97 | 2324.7 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 13 | 4 | 25 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 154.3 | 148 | 52 | 39 | 155 | 3.03 | 5352.7 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 10 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 197.7 | 194 | 94 | 50 | 202 | 4.28 | 4661.7 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 5 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 75 | 34 | 22 | 64 | 3.83 | 37.4 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 5 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 63 | 25 | 9 | 31 | 4.12 | 424.4 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 5.40 | -2519.9 |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 71 | 44 | 9 | 38 | 7.16 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 222 | 14 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 144 | 0.153 | 0.206 | 0.266 | 0.472 | -742.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 24 | 43 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 31 | 58 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 0.190 | -92.1 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 25 | 47 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 32 | 65 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 0.092 | -650.2 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | NLWC | NYN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLCS | NYN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | NYN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | WS | NYN | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 34.3 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 44 | 2.62 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2.25 |
| 2022 | WS | PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6.00 |
| 2016 | NLWC | NYN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | NLCS | NYN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1.59 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | NYN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 3.68 |
| 2015 | WS | NYN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 164 | 162 | 56 | 101 | 14 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | P | 24 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYN | P | 31 | 30 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | NYN | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 25 | 25 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 32 | 32 | 14 | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAA | P | 15 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | PHI | P | 10 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | CLE | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAN | P | 12 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 164 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-08-03 |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-05-04 |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-05-21 |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-08-02 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | $535,375 |
| Total Career Earnings | $535,375 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Cy Young Award | NL | 8th | 15.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 5.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2015 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 16.0 | 150 | 0 |