Eloy Jimenez, baseball player, 2019

Eloy Jimenez

Born: 11/27/1996 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2019-03-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Eloy Arturo Jimenez

Biography

Eloy Jimenez is an active professional baseball player born in 1996, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on March 28, 2019. Primarily playing as a position player, Jimenez showcases a powerful bat and a keen eye for hitting, reflected in his career statistics. Across 534 games, he accumulates 528 hits, 95 home runs, and 298 RBIs, maintaining a batting average of .269. Known for his offensive prowess, he has quickly become a crucial component of his team's lineup, demonstrating the ability to drive in runs and contribute to the overall success of his team. Jimenez’s career is marked not only by his individual achievements but also by his potential to influence the game in the modern era. As part of a younger generation of players, he represents a shift towards more power-hitting within the league, a trend that has gained momentum in recent years. His accolades include being named Rookie of the Month, highlighting his immediate impact upon entering the league. With three stolen bases to his name, Jimenez also shows versatility in his game, making him a well-rounded player to watch as he continues to develop his career in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
534 1966 233 528 91 2 95 298 3 138 482 0.269 0.318 0.462 0.780 2186.7

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons β€” +9.2% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons β€” +12.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.780 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons β€” +7.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 19 0 6 1 0 0 3 0 5 0.316

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2021 ALDS1 CHA 4 17 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 5 0.294
2020 ALWC4 CHA 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 250 250 389 7 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 235
Right Field 15
Designated Hitter 269

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2020 Silver Slugger OF
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-09-14
2019 Rookie of the Month September

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2019 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 20.0 150 0