Christian Encarnacion-Strand, baseball player, 2023

Christian Encarnacion-Strand

Active Player

Born: 12/1/1999 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 224 lbs

Full name: Christian Lee Encarnacion-Strand

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Biography

Christian Encarnacion-Strand is an active professional baseball player born in 1999, who plays as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB). Since making his debut on July 17, 2023, Encarnacion-Strand has quickly established himself as a notable presence in the league. With a career spanning over 128 games, he has accumulated 109 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. His power is evident in his 21 home runs, highlighting his potential as a run producer, while he has driven in 72 runs during his short career. Encarnacion-Strand's batting average stands at .233, reflecting the challenges many young players face in adjusting to the rigors of MLB pitching. Despite this, he has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, particularly with his ability to hit for power. Additionally, he has shown some speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases. As he continues to develop his skills, Encarnacion-Strand remains a player to watch, embodying the excitement and unpredictability of the modern game. His ongoing contributions will be crucial for his team as he seeks to solidify his place in baseball's ever-evolving landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
128 468 55 109 17 0 21 72 2 21 136 0.233 0.275 0.404 0.679 -570.1

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
2023 CIN NL 63 222 29 60 7 0 13 37 2 14 69 0.270 .248 (+9%) .320 (+2%) .414 (+15%) .734 (+10%) 385.6
2024 CIN NL 29 116 13 22 6 0 2 16 0 4 35 0.190 .243 (-22%) .312 (-30%) .399 (-27%) .711 (-28%) -573.4
2025 CIN NL 36 130 13 27 4 0 6 19 0 3 32 0.208 .245 (-15%) .314 (-26%) .403 (-7%) .718 (-15%) -382.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 91 86 573 50 4 51
3B 18 13 9 16 2 1
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2023 CIN 1B 35 32 205 18 2 24
2023 CIN 3B 9 4 2 6 0 1
2023 CIN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2024 CIN 1B 29 29 196 19 0 13
2025 CIN 1B 27 25 172 13 2 14
2025 CIN 3B 9 9 7 10 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 91
Third Base 18
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 24