Josh Jung

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Born: 2/12/1998 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 214 lbs

Full name: Joshua Ryne Jung

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Biography

Josh Jung is an emerging talent in Major League Baseball, known for his power-hitting ability and versatility as a position player. Born in 1998, Jung makes his mark in the league as he continues to develop his skills and contributions on the field since making his debut on September 9, 2022. With a career spanning over 194 games, he has amassed 194 hits, showcasing his consistency and ability to make contact. His offensive production includes 35 home runs and 100 RBIs, establishing him as a formidable presence in the lineup. Jung also demonstrates speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases, which adds another dimension to his playing style. Jung's achievements have not gone unnoticed, as he has earned the distinction of being named Rookie of the Month twice and has been selected as an All-Star once in his young career. His performance reflects the modern era of baseball, characterized by an emphasis on power and athleticism. As he continues to refine his game, Jung represents a promising future for his team and the league, embodying the excitement of young talent making an impact in the sport today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
344	1305	163	335	64	4	51	169	11	75	381	0.257	0.300	0.429	0.729	-180.1

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
2022	TEX	AL	26	98	9	20	4	1	5	14	2	4	39	0.204	.242 (-16%)	.311 (-24%)	.394 (+6%)	.706 (-7%)	-161.5
2023	TEX	AL	122	478	75	127	25	1	23	70	1	30	151	0.266	.248 (+7%)	.320 (-2%)	.414 (+13%)	.734 (+6%)	503.4
2024	TEX	AL	46	178	19	47	5	1	7	16	4	8	48	0.264	.243 (+9%)	.312 (-5%)	.399 (+6%)	.711 (+1%)	-1.9
2025	TEX	AL	131	482	53	121	23	1	14	61	4	27	129	0.251	.245 (+2%)	.314 (-7%)	.403 (-3%)	.718 (-5%)	-520.1
2026	TEX	AL	19	69	7	20	7	0	2	8	0	6	14	0.290	.239 (+21%)	.321 (+6%)	.385 (+24%)	.707 (+16%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	54	11	17	4	1	1	3	3	16	0.315

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2023	ALCS	TEX	4	14	2	2	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.143
2023	ALDS1	TEX	3	12	4	5	1	0	1	1	1	2	0.417
2023	ALWC1	TEX	2	8	2	3	2	1	0	2	0	3	0.375
2023	WS	TEX	5	20	3	7	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.350

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	312	307	210	600	16	54

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2022	TEX	3B	25	25	19	55	2	6
2023	TEX	3B	121	120	77	258	4	23
2024	TEX	3B	40	40	28	66	3	7
2025	TEX	3B	126	122	86	221	7	18

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	312
Designated Hitter	12

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2023	Rookie of the Month	April
2023	Rookie of the Month	May

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2023	Rookie of the Year	AL	4th	16.0	150	0