Rafael Devers, baseball player, 237 home runs, 2017

Rafael Devers

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Born: 10/24/1996 in Sanchez, Samaná, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2017-07-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Rafael Calcano Devers

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Biography

Rafael Devers is a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, currently making his mark with the Boston Red Sox since his debut on July 25, 2017. Born in 1996, Devers quickly establishes himself as a key component of the Red Sox lineup, combining power and consistency at the plate. Over his active career, he has played in 1,143 games, amassing 1,215 hits, 235 home runs, and 747 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .276. Known for his dynamic hitting ability, Devers also showcases speed on the bases with a total of 33 stolen bases. Devers has earned recognition as an All-Star three times, underscoring his significance in the league and the impact he has on the game. His playing style reflects a blend of raw power and keen batting skills, making him a formidable presence in the modern era of baseball, which emphasizes offensive production and versatility. As he continues his career, Devers is poised to further enhance his legacy and contribute to the storied tradition of the Red Sox, a franchise rich in history and competitive spirit.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1165 4498 722 1235 290 12 237 755 33 475 1114 0.275 0.347 0.502 0.850 15159.2

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career SLG .502 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.850 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +16.5% above 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
2017 BOS AL 58 222 34 63 14 0 10 30 3 18 57 0.284 .254 (+11%) .324 (+4%) .425 (+13%) .750 (+9%) 358.7
2018 BOS AL 121 450 59 108 24 0 21 66 5 38 121 0.240 .247 (-3%) .318 (-6%) .409 (+6%) .727 (+1%) -37.0
2019 BOS AL 156 647 129 201 54 4 32 115 8 48 119 0.311 .252 (+23%) .322 (+12%) .434 (+28%) .757 (+21%) 2749.7
2020 BOS AL 57 232 32 61 16 1 11 43 0 13 67 0.263 .244 (+7%) .321 (-4%) .417 (+16%) .739 (+7%) 236.8
2021 BOS AL 156 591 101 165 37 1 38 113 5 62 143 0.279 .243 (+15%) .317 (+11%) .410 (+31%) .727 (+22%) 2665.4
2022 BOS AL 141 555 84 164 42 1 27 88 3 50 114 0.295 .242 (+22%) .311 (+15%) .394 (+32%) .706 (+24%) 2607.2
2023 BOS AL 153 580 90 157 34 0 33 100 5 62 126 0.271 .248 (+9%) .320 (+10%) .414 (+21%) .734 (+16%) 1948.3
2024 BOS AL 138 525 87 143 34 5 28 83 3 67 147 0.272 .243 (+12%) .312 (+14%) .399 (+29%) .711 (+22%) 2285.8
2025 BOS AL 73 272 47 74 18 0 15 58 1 56 76 0.272 .245 (+11%) .314 (+28%) .403 (+25%) .718 (+26%) 1481.2
2025 SFG NL 90 335 52 79 15 0 20 51 0 56 116 0.236 .245 (-4%) .314 (+10%) .403 (+14%) .718 (+12%) 1481.2
2026 SF NL 22 89 7 20 2 0 2 8 0 5 28 0.225 .239 (-6%) .321 (-17%) .385 (-18%) .707 (-18%) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 89 21 27 0 0 8 26 12 25 0.303

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2021 ALCS BOS 6 24 7 7 0 0 3 6 3 2 0.292
2021 ALDS2 BOS 4 18 3 6 0 0 2 6 2 5 0.333
2021 ALWC BOS 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000
2018 ALCS BOS 4 13 4 5 0 0 1 6 2 5 0.385
2018 ALDS1 BOS 2 7 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.286
2018 WS BOS 5 14 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 7 0.214
2017 ALDS2 BOS 4 11 3 4 0 0 2 5 2 4 0.364

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 28 28 208 24 2 19
2B 2 0 0 1 0 0
3B 952 943 709 1687 141 168
SS 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 BOS 3B 56 56 28 107 14 12
2018 BOS 3B 116 113 57 245 24 14
2019 BOS 3B 152 151 117 292 22 20
2019 BOS SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2020 BOS 3B 57 55 30 84 14 12
2021 BOS 2B 2 0 0 1 0 0
2021 BOS 3B 151 151 147 269 22 37
2022 BOS 3B 138 137 124 255 14 29
2023 BOS 3B 151 149 104 247 19 24
2023 BOS SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2024 BOS 3B 130 130 102 185 12 19
2025 SFN 1B 28 28 208 24 2 19
2025 SFN 3B 1 1 0 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 28
Second Base 2
Third Base 952
Shortstop 2
Designated Hitter 81

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 Player of the Week Week of 2025-05-10
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-09-16
2023 Silver Slugger 3B
2021 All-MLB Team - Second Team 3B
2021 Silver Slugger 3B
2019 Player of the Month May
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-08-17

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 5.0 420 0
2023 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 2.0 420 0
2022 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 10.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 28.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 40.0 420 0