Andrew Velazquez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2026)
Andrew Velazquez is a shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball since 2018 for 5 teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 9 seasons. In 281 career games, he has hit .186 with 108 hits, 12 home runs, and 40 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
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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-09-02
- Jersey
- #45
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 581 | 77 | 108 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 213 | .186 | .240 | .287 | .527 | -2,113 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career OPS .527 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| 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 | TBA | AL | 13 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TBA | AL | 10 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 40 | 63 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 23 | .159 | .244 (-35%) | .321 (-15%) | .417 (-51%) | .739 (-35%) | -342.9 |
| 2021 | NYA | AL | 28 | 67 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 23 | .224 | .243 (-8%) | .317 (-26%) | .410 (-13%) | .727 (-18%) | -221.2 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 125 | 322 | 37 | 63 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 119 | .196 | .242 (-19%) | .311 (-24%) | .394 (-23%) | .706 (-23%) | -1225.3 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 54 | 81 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 30 | .173 | .248 (-30%) | .320 (-18%) | .414 (-31%) | .734 (-25%) | -323.9 |
| 2026 | KC | AL | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 281 | 581 | 77 | 108 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 213 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -2,113 | ||
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 (275 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 137 | 277 | 41 | 53 | 6 | 25 | .191 |
| Away | 138 | 289 | 36 | 54 | 6 | 15 | .187 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-02 | LAA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-30 | LAA | PHI | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-29 | LAA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-27 | LAA | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-08-26 | LAA | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-25 | LAA | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-23 | LAA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-08-23 | LAA | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-08-22 | LAA | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-08-19 | LAA | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 19 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 0 | 8 |
| 3B | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 19 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 223 | 165 | 188 | 428 | 17 | 66 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TBA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | TBA | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TBA | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TBA | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TBA | 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TBA | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | TBA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CLE | 2B | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BAL | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | BAL | OF | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BAL | SS | 30 | 19 | 25 | 54 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | NYA | SS | 28 | 20 | 25 | 54 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 | LAA | SS | 124 | 100 | 106 | 271 | 8 | 44 |
| 2023 | LAA | 2B | 10 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | LAA | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAA | SS | 39 | 25 | 32 | 43 | 6 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 19 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 223 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Andrew Velazquez: the record in brief
Andrew Velazquez's major league record starts with the debut on September 2, 2018 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. By club, Velazquez's seasons break down as the Tampa Bay Rays (2018 through 2019), the Cleveland Indians (2019), the Baltimore Orioles (2020), the New York Yankees (2021), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2022 through 2023), and the Kansas City Royals (2026). Born on July 14, 1994, in Bronx, NY, USA, Velazquez is listed as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Velazquez's listed size is 170 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame.
Velazquez's career batting table shows 281 games, 581 at bats and 108 hits, a .186 average; the totals also include 12 homers, 40 runs batted in, and 41 stolen bases. Velazquez's career OPS of .527 combines a .240 on-base mark with .287 slugging. The league as a whole hit .246 across Velazquez's seasons, which puts the .186 career mark 24.6% below average. In OPS terms, Velazquez's .527 stands 27.7% below the league's .729. The highest hit total in a season was 63, in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andrew Velazquez
- What years did Andrew Velazquez play?
- Andrew Velazquez played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2026.
- Was Andrew Velazquez a pitcher?
- No. Andrew Velazquez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Andrew Velazquez hit?
- Andrew Velazquez hit 12 career home runs with 108 hits.
- What teams has Andrew Velazquez played for?
- Andrew Velazquez has played for 6 teams: the Tampa Bay Rays (2018–2019), the Cleveland Indians (2019), the Baltimore Orioles (2020), the New York Yankees (2021), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2022–2023), and the Kansas City Royals (2026).
- What are Andrew Velazquez's career stats?
- In 281 games, Andrew Velazquez has 108 hits, 12 home runs, 40 RBI, 77 runs, and 41 stolen bases, with a .186 batting average.
- What position does Andrew Velazquez play?
- Andrew Velazquez plays primarily as a shortstop, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Andrew Velazquez and how much does he weigh?
- Andrew Velazquez is listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- What number does Andrew Velazquez wear?
- Andrew Velazquez wears number 45, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Andrew Velazquez hit each season?
- Andrew Velazquez's home runs by season: 0 in 2018, 0 in 2019, 0 in 2020, 1 in 2021, 9 in 2022, 2 in 2023, and 0 in 2026. His most in one season was 9, in 2022.
- What was Andrew Velazquez's career batting average?
- Andrew Velazquez batted .186 over his career, with 108 hits in 581 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andrew Velazquez have?
- Andrew Velazquez drove in 40 runs in his career.