Luke Voit
Born: 2/13/1991 in Wildwood, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-06-25 | Final Game: 2022-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 255 lbs
Full name: Louis Linwood Voit
Biography
Luke Voit, born in 1991, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his powerful hitting and resilience at the plate. Voit made his MLB debut on June 25, 2017, and his career spanned until October 5, 2022. Over the course of 508 games, he recorded 425 hits, totaling 95 home runs and driving in 276 runs. Voit finished his career with a batting average of .253 and demonstrated surprising speed for a player of his stature, stealing 3 bases.
Voit's impact was particularly felt during his time with the New York Yankees, where he emerged as a key offensive contributor. His ability to hit for power made him a central figure in the Yankees' lineup, especially during the team's pursuit of postseason success. Voit's playing style was characterized by his aggressive approach and capacity to deliver in clutch situations, which endeared him to fans and made him a significant player in the competitive landscape of the late 2010s and early 2020s. As a testament to his talent, he became a beloved figure in the franchise's storied history, leaving behind a legacy marked by both individual accomplishments and contributions to team success.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 1680 | 247 | 425 | 72 | 2 | 95 | 276 | 3 | 192 | 550 | 0.253 | 0.339 | 0.468 | 0.807 | 3381.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | STL | NL | 62 | 114 | 18 | 28 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 0.246 | -47.3 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 39 | 132 | 28 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 33 | 0 | 15 | 39 | 0.333 | 1145.2 |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.182 | 1145.2 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 118 | 429 | 72 | 113 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 62 | 0 | 71 | 142 | 0.263 | 1246.3 |
| 2020 | NYY | AL | 56 | 213 | 41 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 52 | 0 | 17 | 54 | 0.277 | 1013.8 |
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 68 | 213 | 26 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 0 | 21 | 74 | 0.239 | 232.7 |
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 82 | 298 | 38 | 67 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 48 | 1 | 39 | 110 | 0.225 | 211.1 |
| 2022 | WAS | NL | 53 | 202 | 17 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 69 | 0.228 | 211.1 |
| 2023 | MIL | NL | 22 | 68 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 0.221 | -273.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 42 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 0.214 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC2 | NYA | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.429 |
| 2020 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.111 |
| 2018 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0.231 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 287 | 269 | 1894 | 122 | 22 | 168 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SLN | 1B | 31 | 18 | 154 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | NYA | 1B | 32 | 31 | 219 | 11 | 2 | 16 |
| 2018 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | NYA | 1B | 83 | 81 | 575 | 28 | 7 | 60 |
| 2020 | NYA | 1B | 48 | 47 | 308 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| 2021 | NYA | 1B | 42 | 42 | 277 | 15 | 5 | 21 |
| 2022 | SDN | 1B | 11 | 11 | 84 | 9 | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 | WAS | 1B | 26 | 26 | 177 | 8 | 2 | 17 |
| 2023 | MIL | 1B | 11 | 11 | 85 | 12 | 0 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 287 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 166 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-08-21 |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-04-27 |
| 2018 | Player of the Week | Week of 2018-09-29 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 85.0 | 420 | 0 |