Lorenzo Cain

Born: 4/13/1986 in Valdosta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-07-16 | Final Game: 2022-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 214 lbs

Full name: Lorenzo Lamar Cain

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Biography

Lorenzo Cain, born in 1986, was a dynamic position player who enjoyed a successful Major League Baseball career from 2010 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and versatility in the outfield, Cain made a significant impact during his tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers and the Kansas City Royals. Over the course of 1,171 games, he accumulated 1,220 hits, 87 home runs, and 454 RBIs, boasting a commendable batting average of .283. His speed on the basepaths was notable, as he recorded 190 stolen bases throughout his career, showcasing his ability to change the game with his agility and quickness. Cain was selected as an All-Star twice, a testament to his status as one of the premier players in the league during his peak years. He played a crucial role in the Royals' journey to the 2015 World Series championship, contributing both offensively and defensively in pivotal moments. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, making him a formidable presence at the plate and an elite fielder in the outfield. Lorenzo Cain's contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics, as he became a respected leader in the clubhouse and an influential figure in the community, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1171	4314	626	1220	225	24	87	454	190	362	854	0.283	0.343	0.407	0.749	2975.6

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
2010	MIL	NL	43	147	17	45	11	1	1	13	7	9	28	0.306	.257 (+19%)	.325 (+7%)	.402 (+3%)	.728 (+5%)	109.1
2011	KCR	AL	6	22	4	6	1	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	KCR	AL	61	222	27	59	9	2	7	31	10	15	56	0.266	.254 (+4%)	.318 (-1%)	.405 (+3%)	.724 (+1%)	15.2
2013	KCR	AL	115	399	54	100	21	3	4	46	14	33	90	0.251	.253 (-1%)	.317 (-2%)	.396 (-12%)	.714 (-8%)	-610.2
2014	KCR	AL	133	471	55	142	29	4	5	53	28	24	108	0.301	.251 (+20%)	.313 (+8%)	.386 (+7%)	.700 (+7%)	597.2
2015	KCR	AL	140	551	101	169	34	6	16	72	28	37	98	0.307	.254 (+21%)	.316 (+14%)	.404 (+18%)	.721 (+16%)	1780.9
2016	KCR	AL	103	397	56	114	19	1	9	56	14	31	84	0.287	.255 (+12%)	.321 (+5%)	.417 (-2%)	.738 (+1%)	101.4
2017	KCR	AL	155	584	86	175	27	5	15	49	26	54	100	0.300	.254 (+18%)	.324 (+12%)	.425 (+3%)	.750 (+7%)	979.6
2018	MIL	NL	141	539	90	166	25	2	10	38	30	71	94	0.308	.247 (+24%)	.318 (+24%)	.409 (+2%)	.727 (+12%)	1650.5
2019	MIL	NL	148	562	75	146	30	0	11	48	18	50	106	0.260	.252 (+3%)	.322 (+1%)	.434 (-14%)	.757 (-8%)	-857.7
2020	MIL	NL	5	18	4	6	1	0	0	2	0	3	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	MIL	NL	78	257	40	66	13	0	8	36	13	26	48	0.257	.243 (+5%)	.317 (+4%)	.410 (-2%)	.727 (avg)	42.7
2022	MIL	NL	43	145	17	26	5	0	1	9	2	8	36	0.179	.242 (-26%)	.311 (-26%)	.394 (-41%)	.706 (-34%)	-833.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
46	184	28	51	11	0	1	21	20	38	0.277

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2021	NLDS1	MIL	4	13	0	3	0	0	1	1	2	0.231
2019	NLWC	MIL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.250
2018	NLCS	MIL	7	33	3	10	4	0	1	1	9	0.303
2018	NLDS1	MIL	3	12	1	1	0	0	0	2	3	0.083
2015	ALCS	KCA	6	20	3	6	0	0	5	5	3	0.300
2015	ALDS1	KCA	5	20	5	5	1	1	2	2	5	0.250
2015	WS	KCA	5	22	3	5	1	0	4	4	6	0.227
2014	ALCS	KCA	4	15	5	8	2	0	1	2	3	0.533
2014	ALDS1	KCA	3	13	2	2	0	0	1	0	3	0.154
2014	ALWC	KCA	1	6	2	2	1	0	2	0	0	0.333
2014	WS	KCA	7	26	4	8	2	0	4	3	3	0.308

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1138	1099	2819	55	42	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	MIL	OF	39	36	101	3	2	2
2011	KCA	OF	6	6	7	0	0	0
2012	KCA	OF	60	55	144	3	4	1
2013	KCA	OF	113	106	296	7	3	0
2014	KCA	OF	133	122	338	8	2	0
2015	KCA	OF	137	137	391	6	10	2
2016	KCA	OF	101	101	257	3	3	0
2017	KCA	OF	151	151	430	6	7	3
2018	MIL	OF	138	137	304	11	6	3
2019	MIL	OF	143	134	306	5	2	1
2020	MIL	OF	5	5	11	0	0	0
2021	MIL	OF	70	69	154	2	1	1
2022	MIL	OF	42	40	80	1	2	1