Jacob Amaya, baseball player, 2023

Jacob Amaya

Born: 9/3/1998 in El Monte, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jacob Carlos Amaya

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Biography

Jacob Amaya, born in 1998, is an emerging position player in Major League Baseball, making his debut on June 18, 2023. Currently active, Amaya represents a new generation of players who bring a blend of athleticism and versatility to the field. Over the course of his early career, he has appeared in 28 games, where he showcases his potential as a reliable contributor. Notably, he has recorded 14 hits, 5 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to impact the game in various ways. Amaya's playing style highlights his agility and base-running skills, which are crucial in today's fast-paced game. Despite a batting average of .182, he continues to develop and adapt as he gains more experience at the highest level of competition. As he progresses through his career, Jacob Amaya is poised to make a significant mark in baseball, embodying the spirit of the modern player in an era increasingly defined by speed and strategic play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 143 12 21 2 0 0 13 4 7 45 0.147 0.183 0.161 0.344 -1189.5

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.344 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 52.3% 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
2023 MIA NL 4 9 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2024 HOU AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2024 CHW AL 23 67 4 12 1 0 0 3 1 4 28 0.179 .243 (-26%) .312 (-28%) .399 (-51%) .711 (-41%) 0.0
2025 CHW AL 37 66 7 7 1 0 0 8 2 3 16 0.106 .245 (-57%) .314 (-56%) .403 (-70%) .718 (-64%) -750.6

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 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
2025 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — -

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 3 4 0 1
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 61 49 66 86 2 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2023 MIA 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2023 MIA SS 3 3 0 2 0 0
2024 HOU 2B 1 0 2 2 0 1
2024 CHA SS 23 21 32 32 1 9
2025 CHA 2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
2025 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2025 CHA SS 35 25 34 52 1 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Second Base 3
Shortstop 61