Christian Vazquez
Born: 8/21/1990 in Bayamon, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2014-07-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Christian Rafael Vazquez
Biography
Christian Vazquez, born in 1990, is a talented position player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2014. Known for his strong defensive skills behind the plate and reliable batting, Vazquez currently showcases his abilities as an active player in the league. Over his career, he has appeared in 928 games, recording 774 hits, 68 home runs, and 335 RBIs, establishing himself as a key contributor to his teams.
Vazquez's playing style combines solid offensive production with excellent game management, particularly in handling pitchers. His career batting average stands at .253, complemented by 32 stolen bases, reflecting his agility and willingness to take risks on the basepaths. As he continues to play, Vazquez remains an influential figure, contributing to the evolution of the catching position in today's game, where versatility and offensive capability are increasingly valued. His ongoing career allows him to further solidify his legacy in baseball, as he navigates the challenges of competing in a dynamic era of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 928 | 3054 | 346 | 774 | 150 | 5 | 68 | 335 | 32 | 199 | 621 | 0.253 | 0.301 | 0.373 | 0.673 | -4674.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 55 | 175 | 15 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 33 | 0.240 | -342.8 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 57 | 172 | 21 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 0.227 | -634.4 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 99 | 324 | 43 | 94 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 7 | 17 | 64 | 0.290 | -135.0 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 80 | 251 | 24 | 52 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 41 | 0.207 | -1168.3 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 138 | 482 | 66 | 133 | 26 | 1 | 23 | 72 | 4 | 33 | 101 | 0.276 | 434.6 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 47 | 173 | 22 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 4 | 16 | 43 | 0.283 | 255.8 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 138 | 458 | 51 | 118 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 8 | 33 | 84 | 0.258 | -873.6 |
| 2022 | BOS | AL | 84 | 294 | 33 | 83 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 1 | 18 | 51 | 0.282 | 347.8 |
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 35 | 104 | 8 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.250 | 347.8 |
| 2023 | MIN | AL | 102 | 327 | 34 | 73 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 25 | 82 | 0.223 | -1154.1 |
| 2024 | MIN | AL | 93 | 294 | 29 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 11 | 65 | 0.221 | -1112.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 92 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 23 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WS | HOU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.286 |
| 2022 | ALDS2 | HOU | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 |
| 2022 | ALCS | HOU | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 6 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 |
| 2021 | ALWC | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2021 | ALDS2 | BOS | 4 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0.375 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | BOS | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 2018 | ALCS | BOS | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.154 |
| 2018 | WS | BOS | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | BOS | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 28 | 13 | 113 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 2B | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 861 | 781 | 7235 | 377 | 48 | 44 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | C | 54 | 50 | 338 | 32 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | BOS | C | 56 | 49 | 423 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | BOS | C | 95 | 85 | 794 | 47 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | C | 75 | 66 | 650 | 27 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | C | 119 | 103 | 994 | 71 | 1 | 6 |
| 2019 | BOS | 1B | 10 | 7 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | C | 42 | 41 | 370 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | C | 132 | 119 | 1136 | 58 | 7 | 6 |
| 2021 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BOS | C | 78 | 73 | 610 | 33 | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 | BOS | 1B | 9 | 5 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | HOU | C | 30 | 23 | 253 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | MIN | C | 94 | 91 | 895 | 29 | 9 | 10 |
| 2023 | MIN | 1B | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | MIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIN | C | 86 | 81 | 772 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 861 |
| First Base | 28 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Designated Hitter | 29 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TSN All-Star | C |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BOS | AL | $513,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $513,000 | ||