Joey Gallo

Born: 11/19/1993 in Henderson, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-06-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Joseph Nicholas Gallo

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Biography

Joey Gallo, born in 1993, is an active Major League Baseball player renowned for his power-hitting prowess. Since making his debut on June 2, 2015, Gallo has established himself as a significant offensive force in the game. Playing primarily as a position player, he has participated in 939 games, recording 557 hits and an impressive 208 home runs, which highlights his ability to drive the ball out of the park. Gallo's career batting average stands at .194, reflecting his aggressive approach at the plate. In addition to his power, he has accumulated 453 RBIs and 33 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility and speed on the bases. Gallo's impact on the game is further underscored by his selection as an All-Star on two occasions, recognizing his contributions to his teams and the league. As a player who embodies the modern emphasis on power hitting, he has become a key figure during a period characterized by an increased focus on home runs and striking out less. Gallo continues to evolve as a player while navigating the challenges of the contemporary baseball landscape, making him an intriguing athlete to watch as his career unfolds.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
939	2869	463	557	107	10	208	453	33	497	1292	0.194	0.319	0.456	0.775	4245.3

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .456 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +6.0% above 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
2015	TEX	AL	36	108	16	22	3	1	6	14	3	15	57	0.204	.254 (-20%)	.316 (-5%)	.404 (+3%)	.721 (-1%)	-2.5
2016	TEX	AL	17	25	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	5	19	0.040	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	TEX	AL	145	449	85	94	18	3	41	80	7	75	196	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.324 (+3%)	.425 (+26%)	.750 (+16%)	1529.5
2018	TEX	AL	148	500	82	103	24	1	40	92	3	74	207	0.206	.247 (-17%)	.318 (-2%)	.409 (+22%)	.727 (+11%)	1135.8
2019	TEX	AL	70	241	54	61	15	1	22	49	4	52	114	0.253	.252 (avg)	.322 (+20%)	.434 (+37%)	.757 (+30%)	1470.5
2020	TEX	AL	57	193	23	35	8	0	10	26	2	29	79	0.181	.244 (-26%)	.321 (-7%)	.417 (-9%)	.739 (-8%)	-247.9
2021	TEX	AL	95	310	57	69	6	1	25	55	6	74	125	0.223	.243 (-9%)	.317 (+19%)	.410 (+19%)	.727 (+19%)	1414.2
2021	NYY	AL	58	188	33	30	7	0	13	22	0	37	88	0.160	.243 (-35%)	.317 (-5%)	.410 (-2%)	.727 (-3%)	1414.2
2022	NYY	AL	82	233	32	37	4	1	12	24	2	40	106	0.159	.242 (-35%)	.311 (-9%)	.394 (-14%)	.706 (-12%)	-448.9
2022	LAD	NL	44	117	16	19	4	1	7	23	1	16	57	0.162	.242 (-33%)	.311 (-11%)	.394 (avg)	.706 (-5%)	-448.9
2023	MIN	AL	111	282	39	50	9	1	21	40	1	48	142	0.177	.248 (-29%)	.320 (-6%)	.414 (+6%)	.734 (+1%)	74.1
2024	WAS	NL	76	223	24	36	9	0	10	27	3	32	102	0.161	.243 (-34%)	.312 (-11%)	.399 (-16%)	.711 (-14%)	-515.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2022	NLDS2	LAN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2021	ALWC	NYA	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	206	175	1409	75	4	152
3B	92	80	58	153	18	20
OF	600	535	1069	43	19	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	TEX	3B	15	13	8	21	5	2
2015	TEX	OF	19	15	21	1	0	0
2016	TEX	1B	1	1	11	0	1	3
2016	TEX	3B	5	1	3	6	0	0
2017	TEX	1B	59	52	458	17	2	48
2017	TEX	3B	72	66	47	126	13	18
2017	TEX	OF	18	17	34	2	1	1
2018	TEX	1B	35	32	248	15	1	29
2018	TEX	OF	108	100	194	8	2	1
2019	TEX	OF	63	63	142	8	4	1
2020	TEX	OF	53	53	120	3	0	1
2021	TEX	OF	83	83	181	9	4	3
2021	NYA	OF	55	52	98	5	3	0
2022	NYA	OF	78	66	108	2	1	0
2022	LAN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2022	LAN	OF	40	33	55	2	1	0
2023	MIN	1B	51	36	265	19	0	27
2023	MIN	OF	72	46	89	2	2	1
2024	WAS	1B	59	54	426	24	0	45
2024	WAS	OF	11	7	27	1	1	0