Max Kepler

Born: 2/10/1993 in Berlin, Berlin, Germany

MLB Debut: 2015-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Maximilian Kepler

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Biography

Max Kepler is a professional baseball player born in 1993, who has established himself as a prominent position player in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2015. Currently active, Kepler plays for the Minnesota Twins and has participated in 1,072 games throughout his career. He is known for his power-hitting capabilities, as evidenced by his 161 home runs and 508 RBIs, which highlight his ability to drive in runs and impact the game offensively. With a batting average of .237, Kepler exhibits a blend of power and contact skills, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. Kepler's style of play reflects the modern offensive trends in baseball, where power is often prioritized alongside plate discipline. His 35 stolen bases demonstrate a level of speed and athleticism that complements his power hitting. As he continues his career, Kepler represents a new generation of players who blend traditional baseball skills with the evolving demands of the game, making him an important figure in the Minnesota Twins' pursuit of success in 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
1199	4178	612	983	224	16	179	560	38	460	882	0.235	0.316	0.425	0.741	1001.9

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.730 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
2015	MIN	AL	3	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	MIN	AL	113	396	52	93	20	2	17	63	6	42	93	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.321 (-4%)	.417 (+2%)	.738 (-1%)	-102.2
2017	MIN	AL	147	511	67	124	32	2	19	69	6	47	114	0.243	.254 (-5%)	.324 (-4%)	.425 (avg)	.750 (-2%)	-236.7
2018	MIN	AL	156	532	80	119	30	4	20	58	4	71	96	0.224	.247 (-10%)	.318 (avg)	.409 (avg)	.727 (avg)	43.6
2019	MIN	AL	134	524	98	132	32	0	36	90	1	60	99	0.252	.252 (avg)	.322 (+4%)	.434 (+19%)	.757 (+13%)	1362.7
2020	MIN	AL	48	171	27	39	9	0	9	23	3	22	36	0.228	.244 (-7%)	.321 (avg)	.417 (+5%)	.739 (+3%)	88.4
2021	MIN	AL	121	426	61	90	21	4	19	54	10	54	96	0.211	.243 (-13%)	.317 (-3%)	.410 (+1%)	.727 (-1%)	-124.8
2022	MIN	AL	115	388	54	88	18	1	9	43	3	49	66	0.227	.242 (-7%)	.311 (+2%)	.394 (-12%)	.706 (-6%)	-315.2
2023	MIN	AL	130	438	72	114	22	2	24	66	1	45	106	0.260	.248 (+5%)	.320 (+4%)	.414 (+17%)	.734 (+11%)	924.2
2024	MIN	AL	105	368	43	93	21	1	8	42	1	22	80	0.253	.243 (+4%)	.312 (-3%)	.399 (-5%)	.711 (-4%)	-323.5
2025	PHI	NL	127	417	58	90	19	0	18	52	3	48	93	0.216	.245 (-12%)	.314 (-5%)	.403 (-3%)	.718 (-4%)	-314.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	45	5	7	3	1	0	0	11	12	0.156

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	BB	SO	AVG
2025	NLDS2	PHI	4	12	3	2	1	1	3	2	0.167
2023	ALDS2	MIN	2	7	0	2	1	0	1	3	0.286
2023	ALWC2	MIN	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	3	0.250
2020	ALWC3	MIN	2	5	1	0	0	0	3	1	0.000
2019	ALDS2	MIN	3	10	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.000
2017	ALWC	MIN	1	3	0	1	1	0	1	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	5	0	0	0
OF	1173	1065	2235	48	15	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	MIN	OF	2	1	3	0	0	0
2016	MIN	1B	2	0	5	0	0	0
2016	MIN	OF	112	101	224	9	7	4
2017	MIN	OF	143	128	290	7	2	3
2018	MIN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	MIN	OF	150	142	327	7	1	2
2019	MIN	OF	130	125	277	4	0	2
2020	MIN	OF	46	46	74	2	1	0
2021	MIN	OF	114	109	215	5	0	1
2022	MIN	OF	110	103	225	5	2	1
2023	MIN	OF	124	110	220	3	1	0
2024	MIN	OF	103	88	172	4	0	1
2025	PHI	OF	139	112	208	2	1	0