Albert Almora, baseball player, 2016-2022

Albert Almora

Born: 4/16/1994 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-06-07 | Final Game: 2022-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Reinaldo Albert Almora

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Biography

Albert Almora was a professional baseball player born in 1994, who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022. Known for his defensive prowess and versatility in the outfield, Almora made a significant impact during his career, participating in a total of 600 games. He recorded 386 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .259, along with 33 home runs and 163 RBIs. His speed on the bases was evident as he logged 7 stolen bases throughout his tenure. Almora's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and analytics, yet he maintained a balanced approach that emphasized contact and defensive skill. His contributions were particularly noted during his time with the Chicago Cubs, where he was part of a team that aimed for postseason success. As a player who grew up in the era of advanced metrics, Almora's style reflected a blend of traditional baseball values and modern strategies. He retired in September 2022, leaving behind a legacy characterized by a commitment to defensive excellence and a steady presence at the plate.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
600 1491 189 386 76 5 33 163 7 86 290 0.259 0.300 0.383 0.683 -2075.5

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2016 CHC NL 47 112 14 31 9 1 3 14 0 5 20 0.277 .255 (+8%) .321 (-4%) .417 (+9%) .738 (+3%) 31.0
2017 CHC NL 132 299 39 89 18 1 8 46 1 19 53 0.298 .254 (+17%) .324 (+4%) .425 (+4%) .750 (+4%) 225.7
2018 CHC NL 152 444 62 127 24 1 5 41 1 24 83 0.286 .247 (+15%) .318 (+1%) .409 (-8%) .727 (-4%) -369.9
2019 CHC NL 130 339 41 80 11 1 12 32 2 16 62 0.236 .252 (-6%) .322 (-16%) .434 (-12%) .757 (-14%) -1033.2
2020 CHC NL 28 30 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 3 9 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2021 NYN NL 47 52 3 6 3 0 0 0 0 2 17 0.115 .243 (-53%) .317 (-53%) .410 (-58%) .727 (-56%) -513.1
2022 CIN NL 64 215 26 48 10 1 5 29 3 17 46 0.223 .242 (-8%) .311 (-9%) .394 (-12%) .706 (-11%) -415.9

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 3 1 1 0 27.00 0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 532.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2021 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 3 1 0 27.00 — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 37 2 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 0.189

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 NLWC CHN 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.400
2017 NLCS CHN 5 16 1 3 1 0 1 2 0 3 0.188
2017 NLDS2 CHN 4 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.333
2016 NLCS CHN 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2016 NLDS1 CHN 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2016 WS CHN 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 535 337 907 16 10 2
P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 CHN OF 41 22 74 1 0 2
2017 CHN OF 105 65 161 4 1 0
2018 CHN OF 138 94 266 3 3 0
2019 CHN OF 125 80 201 3 3 0
2020 CHN OF 28 6 30 0 0 0
2021 NYN OF 36 11 40 0 1 0
2021 NYN P 1 0 1 0 0 0
2022 CIN OF 62 59 135 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 31
Center Field 482
Right Field 32
Designated Hitter 1