Heston Kjerstad, baseball player, 2023

Heston Kjerstad

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Born: 2/12/1999 in Amarillo, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Heston Sawyer Kjerstad

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Biography

Heston Kjerstad, born in 1999, is an emerging talent in Major League Baseball, currently playing as a position player. Making his debut on September 14, 2023, Kjerstad quickly establishes himself within the league, showcasing a blend of power and potential. In his first 52 games, he accumulates 32 hits, including 6 home runs, and drives in 17 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .248. His ability to contribute with a mix of offense and speed is highlighted by his single stolen base. Kjerstad's playing style reflects the modern game's emphasis on power hitting, and he is recognized for his raw talent and ability to impact games offensively. As he continues to develop in the league, Kjerstad represents a promising figure for his team and a potential cornerstone for future success. His journey is closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as he embodies the fresh wave of players who are shaping the contemporary landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 285 27 62 8 2 10 36 2 18 88 0.218 0.284 0.365 0.649 -476.2

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
2023 BAL AL 13 30 3 7 1 0 2 3 0 2 10 0.233 — — — — 0.0
2024 BAL AL 39 99 8 25 2 0 4 14 1 10 33 0.253 .243 (+4%) .312 (+12%) .399 (-1%) .711 (+5%) 136.1
2025 BAL AL 54 156 16 30 5 2 4 19 1 6 45 0.192 .245 (-22%) .314 (-24%) .403 (-19%) .718 (-21%) -612.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALWC2 BAL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 76 63 108 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2023 BAL OF 4 2 4 0 0 0
2024 BAL OF 19 16 34 0 0 0
2025 BAL OF 53 45 70 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 43
Right Field 33
Designated Hitter 20