Paul Goldschmidt, baseball player, 373 home runs, 2011

Paul Goldschmidt

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Born: 9/10/1987 in Wilmington, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Paul Edward Goldschmidt

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Biography

Paul Goldschmidt, born in 1987, is an accomplished professional baseball player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2011. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and defensive prowess, Goldschmidt plays as a position player and has established himself as one of the premier first basemen of his era. As of now, he has participated in 1,928 games, accumulating 2,056 hits, 362 home runs, and 1,187 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .289. His speed on the bases is notable as well, with 169 stolen bases to his name, showcasing his versatility and athleticism. Goldschmidt's career is highlighted by his seven All-Star selections, underscoring his consistent excellence and recognition among peers and fans alike. He continues to be a vital presence in the lineup, contributing both offensively and defensively. As an active player, Goldschmidt's performance reflects the evolving nature of the game, where power hitters are increasingly valued, yet his approach balances traditional hitting techniques with modern analytics. His ongoing career not only cements his legacy as one of the greats in baseball but also inspires the next generation of players navigating the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2082 7628 1285 2193 479 24 373 1235 174 1090 1985 0.287 0.378 0.503 0.881 35399.3

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +18.9% above league average.

Career SLG .503 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +23.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.881 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +21.5% 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
2011 AZ NL 48 156 28 39 9 1 8 26 4 20 53 0.250 .255 (-2%) .320 (+4%) .399 (+19%) .719 (+12%) 322.8
2012 AZ NL 145 514 82 147 43 1 20 82 18 60 130 0.286 .254 (+12%) .318 (+13%) .405 (+21%) .724 (+17%) 1787.4
2013 AZ NL 160 602 103 182 36 3 36 125 15 99 145 0.302 .253 (+19%) .317 (+26%) .396 (+39%) .714 (+33%) 4361.3
2014 AZ NL 109 406 75 122 39 1 19 69 9 64 110 0.300 .251 (+20%) .313 (+26%) .386 (+40%) .700 (+34%) 2691.3
2015 AZ NL 159 567 103 182 38 2 33 110 21 118 151 0.321 .254 (+26%) .316 (+37%) .404 (+41%) .721 (+39%) 5126.4
2016 AZ NL 158 579 106 172 33 3 24 95 32 110 150 0.297 .255 (+16%) .321 (+28%) .417 (+17%) .738 (+22%) 3121.7
2017 AZ NL 155 558 117 166 34 3 36 120 18 94 147 0.297 .254 (+17%) .324 (+24%) .425 (+32%) .750 (+29%) 3681.8
2018 AZ NL 158 593 95 172 35 5 33 83 7 90 173 0.290 .247 (+17%) .318 (+22%) .409 (+30%) .727 (+27%) 3518.5
2019 STL NL 161 597 97 155 25 1 34 97 3 78 166 0.260 .252 (+3%) .322 (+7%) .434 (+9%) .757 (+8%) 1186.6
2020 STL NL 58 191 31 58 13 0 6 21 1 37 43 0.304 .244 (+24%) .321 (+30%) .417 (+12%) .739 (+19%) 820.8
2021 STL NL 158 603 102 177 36 2 31 99 12 67 136 0.294 .243 (+20%) .317 (+15%) .410 (+25%) .727 (+21%) 2608.3
2022 STL NL 151 561 106 178 41 0 35 115 7 79 141 0.317 .242 (+31%) .311 (+30%) .394 (+46%) .706 (+39%) 4522.7
2023 STL NL 154 593 89 159 31 0 25 80 11 87 161 0.268 .248 (+8%) .320 (+13%) .414 (+8%) .734 (+10%) 1498.2
2024 STL NL 154 599 70 147 33 1 22 65 11 47 173 0.245 .243 (+1%) .312 (-3%) .399 (+4%) .711 (+1%) -7.7
2025 NYY AL 146 489 76 134 31 1 10 45 5 36 100 0.274 .245 (+12%) .314 (+4%) .403 (avg) .718 (+2%) 159.4
2026 NYY AL 8 20 5 3 2 0 1 3 0 4 6 0.150 — — — — 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
29 101 14 28 5 0 8 16 9 28 0.277

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 ALDS1 NYA 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250
2025 ALWC2 NYA 3 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.600
2022 NLWC2 SLN 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000
2021 NLWC SLN 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.333
2020 NLWC2 SLN 3 13 2 3 1 0 2 3 1 2 0.231
2019 NLCS SLN 4 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.062
2019 NLDS2 SLN 5 21 5 9 4 0 2 2 2 2 0.429
2017 NLDS1 ARI 3 11 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 3 0.091
2017 NLWC ARI 1 5 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 0.400
2011 NLDS2 ARI 4 16 4 7 0 0 2 6 2 5 0.438

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1984 1940 16304 1354 59 1579
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 ARI 1B 43 41 351 22 0 22
2012 ARI 1B 139 136 1234 65 7 106
2013 ARI 1B 159 158 1494 99 5 118
2014 ARI 1B 109 108 934 80 7 83
2015 ARI 1B 157 155 1378 123 5 129
2016 ARI 1B 157 157 1378 116 4 127
2017 ARI 1B 151 150 1254 103 4 116
2018 ARI 1B 155 154 1323 110 6 131
2019 SLN 1B 159 155 1256 111 5 145
2020 SLN 1B 52 52 383 27 1 41
2021 SLN 1B 153 153 1144 106 2 111
2022 SLN 1B 128 127 1071 91 1 118
2023 SLN 1B 133 133 1048 115 2 122
2024 SLN 1B 150 148 1216 102 5 137
2025 NYA 1B 139 113 840 84 5 73
2025 NYA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1984
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 69

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2023 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2022 All-MLB Team - First Team 1B
2022 Hank Aaron Award
2022 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2022 Most Valuable Player
2022 Player of the Month May
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-06-18
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-07-23
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-08-20
2022 Silver Slugger 1B
2022 TSN All-Star 1B
2021 Gold Glove 1B
2019 Player of the Month July
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-07-27
2018 Player of the Month June
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-06-09
2018 Silver Slugger 1B
2017 Gold Glove 1B
2017 Silver Slugger 1B
2015 Gold Glove 1B
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-05-03
2015 Silver Slugger 1B
2013 Gold Glove 1B
2013 Hank Aaron Award
2013 Silver Slugger 1B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ARI NL $5,833,333
2015 ARI NL $3,100,000
2014 ARI NL $1,100,000
2013 ARI NL $500,000
2012 ARI NL $482,000
Total Career Earnings $11,015,333

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas State University San Marcos TX 2007, 2008, 2009

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 380.0 420 22
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 128.0 420 0
2020 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 9.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 2.0 420 0
2018 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 115.0 420 0
2017 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 239.0 420 4
2016 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 18.0 420 0
2015 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 234.0 420 0
2013 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 242.0 420 0