Nick Madrigal

Born: 3/5/1997 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Nicklaus Michael Madrigal

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Biography

Nick Madrigal, born in 1997, is an active Major League Baseball player who has made a name for himself since debuting on July 31, 2020. Primarily playing as a position player, he showcases a strong offensive skill set that emphasizes contact hitting and speed on the base paths. With a career batting average of .274 over 285 games, Madrigal has proven to be a reliable hitter, accumulating 238 hits and 77 RBIs. His ability to make consistent contact is complemented by his speed, as he has successfully stolen 17 bases, making him a valuable asset in both offensive and defensive situations. In the context of modern baseball, Madrigal represents a shift towards players who prioritize batting average and on-base capabilities over home run power, as evidenced by his 4 home runs in his career thus far. His playing style is characterized by a focus on situational hitting and the ability to advance runners, which reflects the evolving strategies in the game. As he continues to develop and contribute to his team, Madrigal's impact on the field highlights the importance of versatility and the evolution of the role of position players in today's game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
285	868	96	238	39	5	4	77	17	43	85	0.274	0.323	0.344	0.667	-1101.5

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
2020	CHW	AL	29	103	8	35	3	0	0	11	2	4	7	0.340	.244 (+39%)	.321 (+17%)	.417 (-12%)	.739 (+1%)	44.6
2021	CHW	AL	54	200	30	61	10	4	2	21	1	11	17	0.305	.243 (+25%)	.317 (+10%)	.410 (+3%)	.727 (+6%)	206.0
2022	CHC	NL	59	209	19	52	7	0	0	7	3	14	27	0.249	.242 (+3%)	.311 (-2%)	.394 (-29%)	.706 (-17%)	-545.3
2023	CHC	NL	92	270	34	71	16	1	2	28	10	10	24	0.263	.248 (+6%)	.320 (-3%)	.414 (-15%)	.734 (-10%)	-466.0
2024	CHC	NL	51	86	5	19	3	0	0	10	1	4	10	0.221	.243 (-9%)	.312 (-10%)	.399 (-36%)	.711 (-25%)	-340.7