Rafael Marchan, baseball player, 2020

Rafael Marchan

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Born: 2/25/1999 in San Cristobal, Táchira, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2020-09-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Rafael Alejandro Marchan

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Biography

Rafael Marchan, born in 1999, is a talented position player who has made significant strides in Major League Baseball since his debut on September 14, 2020. Currently an active player, Marchan showcases a strong batting presence with a career batting average of .279 over 40 games. He has recorded 31 hits, including 5 home runs, and driven in 13 runs, displaying his ability to contribute offensively in crucial situations. Despite not having any stolen bases to his name, his overall performance reflects a player who is making a notable impact on the field. Marchan's emergence into the league comes during a dynamic era of baseball, where player versatility and offensive production are highly valued. His skills and contributions are indicative of the evolving nature of the game, as he continues to adapt and improve. As he progresses in his career, Marchan holds the potential to become an influential figure in his team's lineup and a key player to watch in the coming seasons.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 247 28 55 9 1 8 28 0 18 44 0.223 0.283 0.364 0.647 -237.0

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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 PHI NL 3 8 3 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2021 PHI NL 20 52 7 12 1 1 1 4 0 4 10 0.231 .243 (-5%) .317 (-10%) .410 (-16%) .727 (-13%) -117.0
2024 PHI NL 17 51 8 15 4 0 3 6 0 3 8 0.294 .243 (+21%) .312 (+11%) .399 (+38%) .711 (+26%) 201.7
2025 PHI NL 42 105 9 22 4 0 2 13 0 10 17 0.210 .245 (-15%) .314 (-10%) .403 (-25%) .718 (-18%) -321.7
2026 PHI NL 9 31 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 7 0.065 — — — — 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 79 60 527 27 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 PHI C 3 3 25 1 1 0
2021 PHI 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 PHI C 17 13 107 6 1 0
2024 PHI C 17 14 126 6 2 3
2025 PHI C 42 30 269 14 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 79
First Base 1