David Fletcher, baseball player, 2018

David Fletcher

Born: 5/31/1994 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Owen Fletcher

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Biography

David Fletcher is a professional baseball player born in 1994, who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 13, 2018. Currently active, Fletcher plays primarily as a position player and has established himself as a versatile infielder known for his exceptional defensive skills and contact hitting. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 539 games, accumulating 560 hits and maintaining a batting average of .276. His offensive contributions include 16 home runs and 170 RBIs, alongside 29 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. Fletcher’s playing style emphasizes consistent contact and situational hitting, making him a valuable asset to his team. He embodies the qualities of a modern utility player, capable of adapting to various infield positions while also providing stability in the lineup. As he continues to develop his game, Fletcher remains a prominent figure in the league, contributing to the ongoing evolution of baseball in the contemporary era. His commitment to excellence and ability to perform under pressure highlight his significance in today’s game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
539 2026 250 560 98 10 16 170 29 135 209 0.276 0.323 0.358 0.681 -2810.5

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
2018 LAA AL 80 284 35 78 18 2 1 25 3 15 34 0.275 .247 (+11%) .318 (-1%) .409 (-11%) .727 (-7%) -368.0
2019 LAA AL 154 596 83 173 30 4 6 49 8 55 64 0.290 .252 (+15%) .322 (+8%) .434 (-12%) .757 (-3%) -239.7
2020 LAA AL 49 207 31 66 13 0 3 18 2 20 25 0.319 .244 (+30%) .321 (+17%) .417 (+2%) .739 (+8%) 334.6
2021 LAA AL 157 626 74 164 27 3 2 47 15 31 60 0.262 .243 (+7%) .317 (-6%) .410 (-21%) .727 (-15%) -1876.7
2022 LAA AL 61 216 20 55 9 1 2 17 1 7 16 0.255 .242 (+5%) .311 (-8%) .394 (-16%) .706 (-12%) -457.5
2023 LAA AL 33 89 7 22 1 0 2 12 0 7 9 0.247 .248 (avg) .320 (-6%) .414 (-21%) .734 (-14%) -203.3
2024 ATL NL 5 8 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 305 268 466 677 11 159
3B 134 107 57 229 8 22
OF 28 18 46 0 1 0
SS 147 110 132 304 6 50

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 LAA 2B 43 43 65 103 1 33
2018 LAA 3B 33 24 10 63 1 3
2018 LAA OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
2018 LAA SS 7 3 2 8 0 2
2019 LAA 2B 42 26 35 60 1 7
2019 LAA 3B 90 74 41 151 6 17
2019 LAA OF 23 18 44 0 0 0
2019 LAA SS 39 27 37 75 1 13
2020 LAA 2B 15 15 22 35 1 3
2020 LAA 3B 8 7 6 11 1 2
2020 LAA OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
2020 LAA SS 27 27 38 65 3 10
2021 LAA 2B 142 140 261 354 6 86
2021 LAA SS 20 16 15 51 2 7
2022 LAA 2B 44 31 59 88 1 18
2022 LAA SS 36 23 20 75 0 13
2023 LAA 2B 14 10 18 23 1 8
2023 LAA 3B 3 2 0 4 0 0
2023 LAA SS 18 14 20 30 0 5
2024 ATL 2B 5 3 6 14 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 305
Third Base 134
Shortstop 147
Left Field 21
Right Field 7

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-07-10

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2020 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 1.0 420 0