Christian Villanueva, baseball player, 2017-2018

Christian Villanueva

Born: 6/19/1991 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

MLB Debut: 2017-09-18 | Final Game: 2018-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Biography

Christian Villanueva, born in 1991, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 2017 to 2018. Over the course of his brief yet impactful career, he played in 122 games, where he recorded 94 hits, including 24 home runs and 53 RBIs. Villanueva finished his career with a batting average of .245 and added 3 stolen bases to his stat line. His performance on the field caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, earning him the distinction of Rookie of the Month during his debut season. Villanueva's playing style was characterized by his power-hitting abilities, which made him a notable presence in the lineup. He emerged during an era where the emphasis on home runs and offensive production was paramount, contributing to the game's evolving dynamics. While his career was relatively short, Christian Villanueva's contributions during those two seasons left a lasting impression, highlighting the potential of emerging talent in the fast-paced world of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 383 47 94 16 0 24 53 3 23 114 0.245 0.303 0.475 0.778 166.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 15 1 0 3
2B 2 2 3 6 1 3
3B 105 97 53 178 12 19
SS 4 0 1 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 2
Third Base 105
Shortstop 4

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2018 Rookie of the Month April