Xavier Edwards, baseball player, 2023

Xavier Edwards

Active Player

Born: 8/9/1999 in Mineola, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-05-02

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

Full name: Xavier James Edwards

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Biography

Xavier Edwards, born in 1999, is an active professional baseball player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 2, 2023. Known for his versatility as a position player, Edwards has quickly established himself as a dynamic presence on the field. Over the course of 239 games, he has accumulated 269 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently make contact and reach base, reflected in his impressive .298 batting average. His offensive contributions include 4 home runs and 72 RBIs, while his speed on the bases is highlighted by 63 stolen bases, indicating his capability as a disruptive force in the running game. Edwards brings a blend of agility and skill that resonates well with the modern game, characterized by an emphasis on speed and efficiency. As a member of the current generation of players, he represents a shift towards a more athletic style of play that has become increasingly important in today's baseball landscape. With each game, he continues to solidify his role as a key player, and his ongoing career promises to leave a lasting mark in the league as he develops further and takes on greater challenges.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
262 989 143 298 40 12 5 79 65 97 166 0.301 0.364 0.381 0.745 463.1

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.721 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
2023 MIA NL 30 78 12 23 3 0 0 3 5 3 14 0.295 .248 (+19%) .320 (+3%) .414 (-20%) .734 (-10%) -115.2
2024 MIA NL 70 265 39 87 12 5 1 26 31 33 52 0.328 .243 (+35%) .312 (+27%) .399 (+6%) .711 (+15%) 805.1
2025 MIA NL 139 561 75 159 20 5 3 43 27 49 88 0.283 .245 (+16%) .314 (+9%) .403 (-13%) .718 (-3%) -226.8
2026 MIA NL 23 85 17 29 5 2 1 7 2 12 12 0.341 .239 (+42%) .321 (+31%) .385 (+25%) .707 (+28%) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 NLWC2 MIA 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 121 111 135 284 4 51
OF 4 3 1 0 0 0
SS 110 108 139 240 13 56

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2023 MIA 2B 24 17 24 35 0 12
2023 MIA OF 4 3 1 0 0 0
2024 MIA 2B 1 1 3 1 0 0
2024 MIA SS 69 67 88 148 7 32
2025 MIA 2B 96 93 108 248 4 39
2025 MIA SS 41 41 51 92 6 24

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 121
Shortstop 110
Center Field 4
Designated Hitter 1