Juan Lagares

Born: 3/17/1989 in Constanza, La Vega, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2013-04-23 | Final Game: 2022-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 219 lbs

Full name: Juan Osvaldo Lagares

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Biography

Juan Lagares, born in 1989, had a notable career as a Major League Baseball player from 2013 to 2022, primarily known for his defensive prowess in the outfield. Over the course of 850 games, Lagares accumulated 582 hits, showcasing his ability to get on base with a career batting average of .250. His offensive contributions included 31 home runs and 217 runs batted in, alongside 45 stolen bases that highlighted his speed and agility on the basepaths. Lagares played a significant role during his tenure, particularly with the New York Mets, where he earned a reputation for making spectacular catches and plays in the outfield. His defensive skills were recognized when he won the Gold Glove Award in 2014, solidifying his status as one of the premier center fielders of his era. Throughout his career, he was known for his passionate play and work ethic, making him a fan favorite and a respected teammate. Lagares's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he exemplified the dedication and resilience that characterized the players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
850	2329	270	582	119	22	31	217	45	120	528	0.250	0.291	0.360	0.651	-4956.1

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
2013	NYN	NL	121	392	35	95	21	5	4	34	6	20	96	0.242	.253 (-4%)	.317 (-11%)	.396 (-11%)	.714 (-11%)	-941.8
2014	NYN	NL	116	416	46	117	24	3	4	47	13	20	87	0.281	.251 (+12%)	.313 (+2%)	.386 (-1%)	.700 (avg)	-26.7
2015	NYN	NL	143	441	47	114	16	5	6	41	7	16	87	0.259	.254 (+2%)	.316 (-9%)	.404 (-11%)	.721 (-10%)	-977.5
2016	NYN	NL	79	142	15	34	7	2	3	9	4	11	27	0.239	.255 (-6%)	.321 (-6%)	.417 (-9%)	.738 (-8%)	-218.3
2017	NYN	NL	94	252	37	63	16	2	3	15	7	14	56	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.324 (-9%)	.425 (-14%)	.750 (-12%)	-601.4
2018	NYN	NL	30	59	9	20	1	1	0	6	3	3	9	0.339	.247 (+37%)	.318 (+18%)	.409 (-5%)	.727 (+5%)	57.7
2019	NYN	NL	133	258	38	55	12	1	5	27	4	22	75	0.213	.252 (-15%)	.322 (-13%)	.434 (-25%)	.757 (-20%)	-1068.4
2020	NYN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	LAA	AL	112	309	39	73	20	2	6	38	1	12	76	0.236	.243 (-3%)	.317 (-16%)	.410 (-9%)	.727 (-12%)	-831.1
2022	LAA	AL	20	60	4	11	2	1	0	0	0	2	15	0.183	.242 (-24%)	.311 (-33%)	.394 (-37%)	.706 (-35%)	-348.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	23	7	8	2	0	0	0	1	3	0.348

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG
2015	NLCS	NYN	4	6	2	2	0	0	2	0.333
2015	NLDS2	NYN	4	7	3	3	2	1	0	0.429
2015	WS	NYN	5	10	2	3	0	0	1	0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	801	576	1513	41	20	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	NYN	OF	116	97	281	15	5	0
2014	NYN	OF	112	105	293	6	5	0
2015	NYN	OF	139	106	282	3	2	2
2016	NYN	OF	71	31	100	1	1	0
2017	NYN	OF	85	58	162	7	3	1
2018	NYN	OF	20	13	34	2	0	0
2019	NYN	OF	125	67	169	1	3	1
2020	NYN	OF	2	0	3	0	0	0
2021	LAA	OF	112	83	167	5	0	0
2022	LAA	OF	19	16	22	1	1	0