Jerar Encarnacion, baseball player, 2022

Jerar Encarnacion

Active Player

Born: 10/22/1997 in Bayaguana, Monte Plata, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2022-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Jerar Luis Encarnacion

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Biography

Jerar Encarnacion is a professional baseball player born in 1997, who currently plays as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB). Making his debut on June 19, 2022, Encarnacion has quickly established himself in the league, showcasing his potential over 77 games. As an active player, he embodies the modern era of baseball, where power-hitting and versatility are increasingly valued. Throughout his career to date, Encarnacion has accumulated 53 hits, including 10 home runs, and has driven in 40 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively to his team. With a batting average of 0.216 and 4 stolen bases, he combines power with a willingness to take risks on the base paths. As he continues to develop, Encarnacion's blend of skills positions him as a player to watch in the coming seasons, as he aims to refine his game and make a lasting impact in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 270 26 59 12 0 10 40 4 9 86 0.219 0.242 0.374 0.616 -568.2

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 13.5% below 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
2022 MIA NL 23 77 7 14 3 0 3 14 2 3 32 0.182 .242 (-25%) .311 (-33%) .394 (-14%) .706 (-22%) -312.5
2024 SFG NL 35 113 13 28 5 0 5 19 1 5 34 0.248 .243 (+2%) .312 (-11%) .399 (+6%) .711 (-1%) -61.1
2025 SFG NL 19 55 5 11 3 0 2 7 1 1 15 0.200 .245 (-18%) .314 (-32%) .403 (-10%) .718 (-20%) -194.6
2026 SF NL 10 25 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.240 — — — — 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 2 23 3 2 2
OF 54 43 74 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 MIA OF 20 19 33 2 2 0
2024 SFN 1B 2 1 17 2 1 2
2024 SFN OF 18 12 13 0 0 0
2025 SFN 1B 1 1 6 1 1 0
2025 SFN OF 16 12 28 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 18
Right Field 36
Designated Hitter 18