Will Venable
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2016)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-08-29
- Last Game
- 2016-07-06
Full name: William Dion Venable
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 967 | 2,836 | 378 | 707 | 118 | 39 | 81 | 307 | 135 | 254 | 748 | .249 | .315 | .404 | .719 | 191 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .404 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .719 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 28 | 110 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 21 | .264 | .263 (avg) | .333 (+2%) | .416 (-6%) | .749 (-3%) | -43.6 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 95 | 293 | 38 | 75 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 38 | 6 | 25 | 89 | .256 | .262 (-2%) | .332 (-3%) | .417 (+5%) | .750 (+2%) | 83.9 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | 131 | 392 | 60 | 96 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 51 | 29 | 45 | 128 | .245 | .257 (-5%) | .325 (-1%) | .402 (+1%) | .728 (avg) | 12.6 |
| 2011 | SDN | NL | 121 | 370 | 49 | 91 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 44 | 26 | 31 | 92 | .246 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-3%) | .399 (-1%) | .719 (-2%) | -168.9 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 148 | 417 | 62 | 110 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 45 | 24 | 41 | 94 | .264 | .254 (+4%) | .318 (+5%) | .405 (+6%) | .724 (+6%) | 461.8 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | 151 | 481 | 64 | 129 | 22 | 8 | 22 | 53 | 22 | 29 | 118 | .268 | .253 (+6%) | .317 (-2%) | .396 (+22%) | .714 (+12%) | 923.4 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 146 | 406 | 47 | 91 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 11 | 33 | 107 | .224 | .251 (-11%) | .313 (-8%) | .386 (-16%) | .700 (-12%) | -756.1 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | 98 | 283 | 34 | 73 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 73 | .258 | .254 (+1%) | .316 (avg) | .404 (-7%) | .721 (-3%) | -131.1 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 37 | 66 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 21 | .182 | .254 (-29%) | .316 (+3%) | .404 (-44%) | .721 (-23%) | -131.1 |
| 2016 | LAN | NL | 12 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 967 | 2,836 | 378 | 707 | 118 | 39 | 81 | 307 | 135 | 254 | 748 | .249 | — | — | — | — | 251 | ||
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 (967 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 489 | 1358 | 170 | 313 | 40 | 141 | .230 |
| Away | 478 | 1478 | 208 | 394 | 41 | 166 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-06 | LAD | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-05 | LAD | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-04 | LAD | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-03 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-02 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-01 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-22 | LAD | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-21 | LAD | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-06-18 | LAD | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-17 | LAD | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 867 | 692 | 1570 | 19 | 19 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SDN | OF | 27 | 26 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | OF | 81 | 71 | 158 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SDN | OF | 121 | 101 | 241 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | SDN | OF | 109 | 85 | 176 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | SDN | OF | 135 | 103 | 209 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | OF | 143 | 120 | 271 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | SDN | OF | 136 | 102 | 254 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | OF | 76 | 68 | 140 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | TEX | OF | 34 | 13 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAN | OF | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 92 |
| Center Field | 322 |
| Right Field | 559 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-08-18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $4,250,000 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $4,250,000 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $2,675,000 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $1,475,000 |
| 2011 | SDN | NL | $444,400 |
| Total Career Earnings | $13,094,400 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton | NJ | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Will Venable (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Venable
- What years did Will Venable play?
- Will Venable played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2016.
- Was Will Venable a pitcher?
- No. Will Venable was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Will Venable hit?
- Will Venable hit 81 career home runs with 707 hits.