Luke Voit, baseball player, 2017-2022

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

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

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