Christian Yelich, baseball player, 233 home runs, 2013

Christian Yelich

Active Player

Born: 12/5/1991 in Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Christian Stephen Yelich

Biography

Christian Yelich, born in 1991, is an influential position player in Major League Baseball, currently showcasing his talents in the league since his debut on July 23, 2013. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and keen baseball instincts, Yelich has amassed a career total of 1,590 hits over 1,466 games, demonstrating a consistent offensive presence. With a career batting average of .287, Yelich not only drives in runs—totaling 748 RBIs—but also exhibits speed on the bases with 205 stolen bases. His power is evident with 204 home runs, marking him as a versatile player capable of impacting games in multiple ways. Yelich's achievements include three All-Star selections, reflecting his status among the elite players in the sport. He plays in an era defined by advanced analytics and an emphasis on power hitting, yet he remains well-rounded, contributing both with his bat and legs. As he continues his career, Yelich's combination of skill, athleticism, and strategic approach to the game solidifies his place in baseball history and highlights his ongoing impact on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1616 6108 1033 1741 327 35 233 851 221 834 1548 0.285 0.374 0.464 0.839 19584.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 68 10 16 3 0 2 3 15 20 0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 NLWC1 MIL 2 8 2 4 1 0 0 0 2 1 0.500
2021 NLDS1 MIL 4 15 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.200
2020 NLWC1 MIL 2 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.222
2018 NLDS1 MIL 3 8 4 2 0 0 1 2 6 0 0.250
2018 NLCS MIL 7 28 3 5 1 0 1 1 5 7 0.179

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1346 1334 2478 41 23 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 959
Center Field 260
Right Field 200
Designated Hitter 96

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIA NL $1,000,000
2015 MIA NL $570,000
2014 MIA NL $505,000
Total Career Earnings $2,075,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2019 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 317.0 420 10
2018 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 415.0 420 29
2016 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 5.0 420 0