Luis Arraez, baseball player, 2019

Luis Arraez

Active Player

Born: 4/9/1997 in San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2019-05-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Luis Sangel Arraez

Biography

Luis Arraez is a professional baseball player born in 1997, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 18, 2019. Known for his exceptional batting skills and keen eye at the plate, Arraez has quickly established himself as one of the game's most promising talents. As a position player, he boasts a career batting average of .323, underscoring his ability to consistently get on base and contribute to his team's offense. With 686 games played and 847 hits, Arraez demonstrates a strong offensive presence, complemented by 28 home runs and 247 RBIs throughout his career. His speed on the bases is also notable, with 20 stolen bases to his name. Arraez's performance has not gone unnoticed, as he has been selected as an All-Star three times, reflecting his status as one of the elite players in the league. He plays during a competitive era marked by power-hitting and advanced analytics, and his approach emphasizes contact hitting and plate discipline, which sets him apart from many contemporaries. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, Arraez remains a key player to watch, with the potential to leave a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
861 3326 446 1053 170 20 36 314 33 235 219 0.317 0.363 0.412 0.775 5021.0

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +28.8% above league average.

Career OBP .363 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 67 5 15 4 0 0 1 2 5 0.224

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLWC2 SDN 3 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.182
2024 NLDS2 SDN 5 22 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.182
2024 NLWC2 SDN 2 9 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
2023 NLWC2 MIA 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125
2020 ALWC3 MIN 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000
2019 ALDS2 MIN 3 11 1 5 4 0 0 1 0 2 0.455

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 263 244 1690 108 6 161
2B 359 317 519 748 16 206
3B 79 64 51 126 7 16
OF 49 42 68 5 0 1
SS 8 3 4 11 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 263
Second Base 359
Third Base 79
Shortstop 8
Left Field 48
Designated Hitter 124

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-05-25
2023 Silver Slugger 2B
2022 Silver Slugger UT

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 4.0 420 0
2023 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 67.0 420 0
2022 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 12.0 420 0
2019 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 5.0 150 0