Tommy Edman, baseball player, 2019

Tommy Edman

Active Player

Born: 5/9/1995 in Pontiac, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-06-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Hyunsu Edman

Biography

Tommy Edman is an active professional baseball player, born in 1995, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 8, 2019. As a versatile position player, Edman is known for his dynamic playing style, combining solid defensive skills with an ability to contribute offensively. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 730 games, accumulating 701 hits, 72 home runs, and 291 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .258. Additionally, Edmanโ€™s speed on the basepaths is notable, as he has successfully stolen 115 bases, showcasing his ability to change the game with his agility. Edmanโ€™s contributions were particularly recognized when he earned the NLCS MVP award, highlighting his performance in crucial playoff moments. His playing style reflects a modern approach to the game, emphasizing speed and versatility, which has become increasingly valuable in today's game. As he continues his career, Edman represents a new generation of players who blend traditional skills with contemporary strategies, making him a key figure in the ongoing evolution of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
730 2712 412 701 139 21 72 291 115 181 490 0.258 0.312 0.405 0.717 -1060.6

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons โ€” +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons โ€” near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons โ€” near league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons โ€” near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
47 182 23 47 11 1 4 24 10 40 0.258

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLCS LAN 4 15 0 5 1 0 0 3 1 7 0.333
2025 NLDS2 LAN 4 17 2 4 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.235
2025 NLWC1 LAN 1 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.333
2025 WS LAN 7 28 2 4 2 0 0 2 2 6 0.143
2024 NLCS LAN 6 27 5 11 3 0 1 11 0 4 0.407
2024 NLDS2 LAN 5 17 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.235
2024 WS LAN 5 17 6 5 2 0 1 1 3 4 0.294
2022 NLWC2 SLN 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.167
2021 NLWC SLN 1 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.600
2020 NLWC2 SLN 3 14 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.214
2019 NLCS SLN 4 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.000
2019 NLDS2 SLN 5 19 3 6 3 1 0 2 2 2 0.316

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 374 311 542 869 14 197
3B 107 70 62 148 8 15
OF 177 149 331 8 5 1
SS 163 148 209 423 12 95

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 374
Third Base 107
Shortstop 163
Left Field 9
Center Field 93
Right Field 76
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 NLCS MVP
2021 Gold Glove 2B
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-08-28