Rowdy Tellez

First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2026)

Rowdy Tellez is a first baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2018 for 6 teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 9 seasons. In 785 career games, he has hit .234 with 554 hits, 123 home runs, and 372 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 488.

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

Active Player
AVG .234
HR 123
RBI 372
H 554
OPS .737
PIV thru 2025 488

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 24, 2026.

Position
First Baseman
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'4" / 255 lb
Born
3/16/1995 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut
2018-09-05
Jersey
#11

Full name: Ryan John Tellez

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Career Batting Statistics

Rowdy Tellez — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
785 2,372 280 554 108 3 123 372 5 211 604 .234 .299 .437 .737 488

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS .737 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Rowdy Tellez Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2018 TOR AL 23 70 10 22 9 0 4 14 0 2 21 .314 .247 (+27%) .318 (+3%) .409 (+50%) .727 (+30%) 291.1
2019 TOR AL 111 370 49 84 19 0 21 54 1 29 116 .227 .252 (-10%) .322 (-9%) .434 (+3%) .757 (-2%) -181.7
2020 TOR AL 35 113 20 32 5 0 8 23 0 11 20 .283 .244 (+16%) .321 (+8%) .417 (+29%) .739 (+20%) 363.0
2021 TOR AL 50 139 12 29 4 1 4 8 0 9 33 .209 .243 (-14%) .317 (-14%) .410 (-18%) .727 (-16%) -361.6
2021 MIL NL 56 158 22 43 10 1 7 28 0 14 32 .272 .243 (+12%) .317 (+5%) .410 (+17%) .727 (+12%) -361.6
2022 MIL NL 153 529 67 116 23 0 35 89 2 62 121 .219 .242 (-10%) .311 (-2%) .394 (+17%) .706 (+9%) 859.2
2023 MIL NL 106 311 26 67 9 1 13 47 0 35 86 .215 .248 (-13%) .320 (-9%) .414 (-9%) .734 (-9%) -495.6
2024 PIT NL 132 383 38 93 18 0 13 56 1 31 89 .243 .243 (avg) .312 (-4%) .399 (-2%) .711 (-3%) -214.2
2025 SEA AL 62 173 20 36 6 0 11 27 1 8 49 .208 .245 (-15%) .315 (-21%) .403 (+7%) .718 (-5%) -208.6
2025 TEX AL 50 116 14 30 5 0 6 22 0 9 34 .259 .245 (+5%) .315 (avg) .403 (+13%) .718 (+7%) -208.6
2026 ATL NL 7 10 2 2 0 0 1 4 0 1 3 .200 — — — — 0
Career · 11 seasons 785 2,372 280 554 108 3 123 372 5 211 604 .234 — — — — -519

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.

Career Pitching Statistics

Rowdy Tellez — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.2 11 5 1 1 1 7.94 0.0

Career ERA 7.94 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 89.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Rowdy Tellez — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2023 MIL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
2024 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.2 5 2 1 0 6.75 — 0.0
2025 TEX AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 5 3 0 0 13.50 — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.2 11 5 1 1 7.94 — 0

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.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Rowdy Tellez — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 11 3 3 0 0 2 4 0 4 .273

Playoff Batting by Year

Rowdy Tellez — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2021 NLDS1 MIL 4 10 2 2 0 0 2 4 0 4 .200
2020 ALWC1 TOR 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Game Log & Splits

View full game log (783 games) →

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Rowdy Tellez — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home376115613526270202.227
Away402120614329052166.240

Pitching — Home / Away

Rowdy Tellez — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home21.221105.40
Away34.094019.00

Last 10 Games — Batting

Rowdy Tellez — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2025-09-28 TEXCLEL 111001300
2025-09-27 TEXCLEL 200000002
2025-09-26 TEXCLEW 211100101
2025-09-25 TEXMINL 200000000
2025-09-24 TEXMINW 300000012
2025-09-21 TEXMIAL 400000001
2025-09-20 TEXMIAL 201000100
2025-09-19 TEXMIAL 111001200
2025-09-17 TEXHOUL 301000001
2025-09-16 TEXHOUL 110000010

Last 5 Games — Pitching

Rowdy Tellez — Last 5 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2025-08-16 TEXTOR — 2.0533001
2024-09-04 PITCHC — 1.0311000
2024-08-26 PITCHC — 0.2111100
2024-08-24 PITCIN — 1.0100000
2023-09-22 MILMIA — 1.0100010

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Rowdy Tellez — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 594 519 3812 314 19 370
P 5 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Rowdy Tellez — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 TOR 1B 17 15 113 10 2 11
2019 TOR 1B 57 57 451 41 2 40
2020 TOR 1B 19 18 132 4 0 15
2021 TOR 1B 19 15 122 4 2 9
2021 MIL 1B 46 42 313 17 4 31
2022 MIL 1B 139 126 946 81 2 86
2023 MIL 1B 76 62 468 49 2 46
2023 MIL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2024 PIT 1B 124 105 740 61 2 76
2024 PIT P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2025 SEA 1B 59 48 327 34 3 40
2025 TEX 1B 38 31 200 13 0 16
2025 TEX P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Rowdy Tellez Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Pitcher 5
First Base 593
Designated Hitter 116

Awards & Honors

Rowdy Tellez — Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-05-07

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Rowdy Tellez: the record in brief

The debut date in the bio is September 5, 2018; Rowdy Tellez is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. By club, Tellez's seasons break down as the Toronto Blue Jays (2018 through 2021), the Milwaukee Brewers (2021 through 2023), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2024), the Seattle Mariners (2025), the Texas Rangers (2025), and the Atlanta Braves (2026). Born on March 16, 1995, in Sacramento, CA, USA, Tellez is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 255 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The bio lists the given name Ryan John.

In 785 games and 2,372 at bats, Tellez has batted .234 with 554 hits; the totals also include 123 homers and 372 runs batted in. Tellez's career OPS of .737 combines a .299 on-base mark with .437 slugging. The .234 career average is close to the .246 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 35 in 2022 with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowdy Tellez

What years did Rowdy Tellez play?
Rowdy Tellez played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2026.
Was Rowdy Tellez a pitcher?
No. Rowdy Tellez was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 5 career games.
How many home runs did Rowdy Tellez hit?
Rowdy Tellez hit 123 career home runs with 554 hits.
What teams has Rowdy Tellez played for?
Rowdy Tellez has played for 6 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (2018–2021), the Milwaukee Brewers (2021–2023), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2024), the Seattle Mariners (2025), the Texas Rangers (2025), and the Atlanta Braves (2026).
What are Rowdy Tellez's career stats?
In 785 games, Rowdy Tellez has 554 hits, 123 home runs, 372 RBI, 280 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
What position does Rowdy Tellez play?
Rowdy Tellez plays primarily as a first baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
How tall is Rowdy Tellez and how much does he weigh?
Rowdy Tellez is listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 255 pounds.
What number does Rowdy Tellez wear?
Rowdy Tellez wears number 11, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
How many home runs has Rowdy Tellez hit each season?
Rowdy Tellez's home runs by season: 4 in 2018, 21 in 2019, 8 in 2020, 11 in 2021, 35 in 2022, 13 in 2023, 13 in 2024, 17 in 2025, and 1 in 2026. His most in one season was 35, in 2022.
What was Rowdy Tellez's career batting average?
Rowdy Tellez batted .234 over his career, with 554 hits in 2,372 at bats.
How many RBI did Rowdy Tellez have?
Rowdy Tellez drove in 372 runs in his career.
What was Rowdy Tellez's career ERA?
Rowdy Tellez finished with a 7.94 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.