Jake Cave, baseball player, 2018

Jake Cave

Born: 12/4/1992 in Hampton, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-05-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Andrew Jacob Cave

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Biography

Jake Cave, born in 1992, is an active Major League Baseball player known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. Since making his debut on May 19, 2018, Cave has become a valuable asset to his teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 523 games, accumulating 337 hits and 45 home runs, while also driving in 176 runs. With a batting average of .236, he brings a blend of power and speed to the game, evident in his 13 stolen bases. Cave's playing style reflects the modern era of baseball, characterized by a focus on power hitting and athleticism. As he continues to develop his game, he remains a key contributor in the outfield and at the plate, capable of impacting games with both his offensive and defensive abilities. In an era that often emphasizes home runs and strikeouts, Cave's ability to adapt and leverage his skills makes him a noteworthy player to watch as his career progresses.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
523 1429 190 337 67 16 45 176 13 98 481 0.236 0.292 0.400 0.692 -1541.9

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.728 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
2018 MIN AL 91 283 54 75 16 2 13 45 2 18 102 0.265 .247 (+7%) .318 (-2%) .409 (+16%) .727 (+8%) 335.7
2019 MIN AL 72 198 28 51 11 2 8 25 0 21 71 0.258 .252 (+2%) .322 (+9%) .434 (+5%) .757 (+6%) 282.9
2020 MIN AL 42 113 17 25 3 2 4 15 0 5 44 0.221 .244 (-10%) .321 (-12%) .417 (-7%) .739 (-9%) -187.0
2021 MIN AL 76 164 14 31 6 1 3 13 1 10 62 0.189 .243 (-22%) .317 (-22%) .410 (-29%) .727 (-26%) -772.0
2022 MIN AL 54 164 17 35 7 3 5 20 2 11 49 0.213 .242 (-12%) .311 (-17%) .394 (-3%) .706 (-9%) -320.1
2023 PHI NL 65 184 18 39 8 1 5 21 3 15 55 0.212 .248 (-15%) .320 (-15%) .414 (-16%) .734 (-16%) -550.0
2024 COL NL 123 323 42 81 16 5 7 37 5 18 98 0.251 .243 (+3%) .312 (-7%) .399 (-1%) .711 (-4%) -331.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 8 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 NLCS PHI 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2020 ALWC3 MIN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2019 ALDS2 MIN 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 14 112 4 0 8
OF 488 364 765 26 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 MIN OF 85 77 157 5 4 1
2019 MIN OF 68 54 125 3 3 1
2020 MIN OF 38 29 57 1 0 0
2021 MIN OF 70 40 96 4 2 1
2022 MIN OF 51 43 85 6 1 1
2023 PHI 1B 17 14 112 4 0 8
2023 PHI OF 47 38 61 2 1 1
2024 COL OF 129 83 184 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 17
Left Field 170
Center Field 154
Right Field 192
Designated Hitter 10