Niko Goodrum

Born: 2/28/1992 in Fayetteville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-09-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Cartier Niko Goodrum

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Biography

Niko Goodrum, born in 1992, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility on the field. Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2017, Goodrum has played in 415 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. His career statistics reflect a journey marked by resilience and adaptability; he accumulates 314 hits, 42 home runs, and 152 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .224. Additionally, Goodrum is recognized for his speed on the bases, having successfully stolen 47 bases throughout his career. Goodrum's playing style embodies a blend of power and agility, making him a valuable asset for his team. As a product of the modern game, he competes in an era defined by advanced analytics and an increasing emphasis on multi-position players. His ability to fill various roles on the diamond enhances his significance in the current landscape of baseball, where versatility is increasingly prized. As he continues to develop his game, Niko Goodrum remains a dynamic presence in the league, contributing to his team's efforts with both his bat and his legs.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
415	1404	175	314	76	11	42	152	47	141	489	0.224	0.297	0.383	0.680	-1139.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
2017	MIN	AL	11	17	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	DET	AL	131	444	55	109	29	3	16	53	12	42	132	0.245	.247 (-1%)	.318 (-1%)	.409 (+6%)	.727 (+3%)	193.8
2019	DET	AL	112	423	61	105	27	5	12	45	12	46	138	0.248	.252 (-2%)	.322 (avg)	.434 (-3%)	.757 (-2%)	-181.4
2020	DET	AL	43	158	15	29	7	1	5	20	7	18	69	0.184	.244 (-25%)	.321 (-18%)	.417 (-20%)	.739 (-19%)	-578.8
2021	DET	AL	90	290	39	62	11	2	9	33	14	29	107	0.214	.243 (-12%)	.317 (-8%)	.410 (-13%)	.727 (-11%)	-573.6
2022	HOU	AL	15	43	2	5	2	0	0	1	1	2	23	0.116	—	—	—	—	0.0
2024	TBR	AL	9	16	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
2024	LAA	AL	4	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	63	44	351	30	6	27
2B	125	108	171	261	13	54
3B	14	13	12	17	4	2
OF	71	57	109	3	4	0
SS	148	138	159	398	19	71

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2017	MIN	2B	8	1	4	3	0	1
2017	MIN	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
2018	DET	1B	37	22	169	16	3	15
2018	DET	2B	64	59	85	147	8	23
2018	DET	3B	10	9	9	14	2	2
2018	DET	OF	19	17	33	0	1	0
2018	DET	SS	12	10	9	16	2	4
2019	DET	1B	18	17	151	13	2	11
2019	DET	2B	22	22	40	47	3	17
2019	DET	3B	1	1	0	2	0	0
2019	DET	OF	32	28	53	3	2	0
2019	DET	SS	38	37	42	117	8	12
2020	DET	2B	11	11	18	23	1	2
2020	DET	SS	31	30	29	87	1	17
2021	DET	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2021	DET	2B	9	8	8	21	0	5
2021	DET	OF	15	10	18	0	1	0
2021	DET	SS	66	60	77	175	8	37
2022	HOU	1B	4	4	24	1	0	0
2022	HOU	2B	10	6	15	17	1	6
2024	TBA	1B	2	0	2	0	1	0
2024	TBA	2B	1	1	1	3	0	0
2024	TBA	OF	4	1	2	0	0	0
2024	TBA	SS	1	1	2	3	0	1
2024	LAA	1B	1	1	5	0	0	1
2024	LAA	3B	3	3	3	1	2	0