Preston Tucker
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2018)
Preston Tucker was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018 for the Houston Astros, the Atlanta Braves, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. In 243 career games, he hit .222 with 133 hits, 23 home runs, and 68 RBI.
- 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-05-07
- Last Game
- 2018-09-30
Full name: Preston Michael Tucker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 600 | 65 | 133 | 38 | 1 | 23 | 68 | 0 | 41 | 151 | .222 | .281 | .403 | .684 | -488 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .403 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .684 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 6.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 98 | 300 | 35 | 73 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 68 | .243 | .254 (-4%) | .316 (-6%) | .404 (+8%) | .721 (+2%) | 57.1 |
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 48 | 134 | 11 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 40 | .164 | .255 (-36%) | .321 (-31%) | .417 (-21%) | .738 (-25%) | -584.7 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 62 | 117 | 14 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 33 | .256 | .247 (+3%) | .318 (-3%) | .409 (+9%) | .727 (+3%) | 39.8 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 17 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .189 | — | — | — | — | 39.8 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 39.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 243 | 600 | 65 | 133 | 38 | 1 | 23 | 68 | 0 | 41 | 151 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -408 | ||
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 (243 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 123 | 306 | 36 | 70 | 11 | 40 | .229 |
| Away | 120 | 294 | 29 | 63 | 12 | 28 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-30 | ATL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-28 | ATL | PHI | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-26 | ATL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-25 | ATL | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-23 | ATL | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-21 | ATL | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-20 | ATL | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-18 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-17 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-16 | ATL | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 135 |
| Right Field | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 26 |
Salary History
Preston Tucker's recorded salaries total $515,000 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tucker's career ran from 2015 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | $515,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $515,000 | ||
Preston Tucker: the record in brief
According to the bio, Preston Tucker debuted on May 7, 2015 and played a final game on September 30, 2018. The team column moves through the Houston Astros (2015 through 2016), the Atlanta Braves (2018), and the Cincinnati Reds (2018). Born on July 6, 1990, in Tampa, FL, USA, Tucker is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Tucker's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 210 pounds. Tucker's full given name, per the bio, is Preston Michael Tucker.
Across 243 games at the plate, Tucker's career line reads 133 hits in 600 at bats for a .222 average, plus 23 homers and 68 RBI. Tucker got on base at a .281 rate and slugged .403 (.684 OPS). Set against a .253 league average for the same years, Tucker's .222 average sits 12.2% below it. By OPS the gap is 6.2% below league average (.684 against .729). The home run peak was 13 in 2015 with the Houston Astros. The highest hit total in a season was 73, in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions about Preston Tucker
- What years did Preston Tucker play?
- Preston Tucker played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018.
- Was Preston Tucker a pitcher?
- No. Preston Tucker was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Preston Tucker hit?
- Preston Tucker hit 23 career home runs with 133 hits.
- What teams did Preston Tucker play for?
- Preston Tucker played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (2015–2016), the Atlanta Braves (2018), and the Cincinnati Reds (2018).
- What were Preston Tucker's career stats?
- In 243 games, Preston Tucker had 133 hits, 23 home runs, 68 RBI, and 65 runs, with a .222 batting average.
- How much did Preston Tucker earn in his career?
- Preston Tucker's recorded salaries total $515,000 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tucker's career ran from 2015 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
- What was Preston Tucker's salary?
- Preston Tucker's recorded salary was $515,000 in 2016.
- What position did Preston Tucker play?
- Preston Tucker played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Preston Tucker and how much did he weigh?
- Preston Tucker was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Preston Tucker hit each season?
- Preston Tucker's home runs by season: 13 in 2015, 4 in 2016, and 6 in 2018. His most in one season was 13, in 2015.
- What was Preston Tucker's career batting average?
- Preston Tucker batted .222 over his career, with 133 hits in 600 at bats.
- How many RBI did Preston Tucker have?
- Preston Tucker drove in 68 runs in his career.
- Is Preston Tucker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Preston Tucker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.