Nate McLouth

Born: 10/28/1981 in Muskegon, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-29 | Final Game: 2014-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Nathan Richard McLouth

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Biography

Nate McLouth, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2014. Primarily playing as an outfielder, McLouth showcased a combination of power and speed throughout his career, finishing with 803 hits, 101 home runs, and 333 RBIs over the course of 1,045 games. Known for his athleticism, he recorded 133 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to impact the game on the basepaths as well as at the plate. McLouth's career batting average stood at .247, which, while modest, was complemented by his capacity for big plays in crucial situations. McLouth's most notable season came in 2008 when he earned an All-Star selection while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. During that season, he emerged as one of the standout players in the National League, contributing significantly to his team's performance. His playing style was characterized by a strong defensive presence in the outfield and a disciplined approach at the plate, making him a valuable asset to any lineup. As the game evolved through the late 2000s, McLouth represented the transition in baseball towards a greater emphasis on versatility and multi-faceted players, leaving a legacy as a reliable contributor during his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1045	3257	521	803	191	19	101	333	133	366	639	0.247	0.332	0.410	0.742	890.7

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.736 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
2005	PIT	NL	41	109	20	28	6	0	5	12	2	3	20	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.330 (-8%)	.418 (+7%)	.749 (+1%)	-3.9
2006	PIT	NL	106	270	50	63	16	2	7	16	10	18	59	0.233	.269 (-13%)	.336 (-13%)	.431 (-11%)	.768 (-12%)	-675.4
2007	PIT	NL	137	329	62	85	21	3	13	38	22	39	77	0.258	.268 (-4%)	.335 (+5%)	.422 (+9%)	.758 (+7%)	508.1
2008	PIT	NL	152	597	113	165	46	4	26	94	23	65	93	0.276	.263 (+5%)	.333 (+7%)	.416 (+20%)	.749 (+14%)	1712.7
2009	PIT	NL	45	168	27	43	7	1	9	34	7	21	29	0.256	.262 (-2%)	.332 (+5%)	.417 (+13%)	.750 (+9%)	288.1
2009	ATL	NL	84	339	59	87	20	1	11	36	12	47	70	0.257	.262 (-2%)	.332 (+6%)	.417 (avg)	.750 (+3%)	288.1
2010	ATL	NL	85	242	30	46	12	1	6	24	7	33	57	0.190	.257 (-26%)	.325 (-8%)	.402 (-20%)	.728 (-15%)	-625.9
2011	ATL	NL	81	267	35	61	12	2	4	16	4	44	52	0.228	.255 (-10%)	.320 (+7%)	.399 (-16%)	.719 (-6%)	-123.7
2012	PIT	NL	34	57	4	8	2	0	0	2	0	5	18	0.140	.254 (-45%)	.318 (-34%)	.405 (-57%)	.724 (-47%)	-446.2
2012	BAL	AL	55	209	35	56	12	1	7	18	12	22	43	0.268	.254 (+5%)	.318 (+7%)	.405 (+7%)	.724 (+7%)	-446.2
2013	BAL	AL	146	531	76	137	31	4	12	36	30	53	86	0.258	.253 (+2%)	.317 (+4%)	.396 (+1%)	.714 (+2%)	269.6
2014	WAS	NL	79	139	10	24	6	0	1	7	4	16	35	0.173	.251 (-31%)	.313 (-11%)	.386 (-39%)	.700 (-26%)	-588.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	28	3	9	1	0	1	5	1	3	0.321

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2012	ALDS1	BAL	5	22	2	7	1	1	3	1	3	0.318
2012	ALWC	BAL	1	4	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	0.250
2010	NLDS2	ATL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	900	789	1780	23	17	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	PIT	OF	29	24	46	0	2	0
2006	PIT	OF	75	55	109	1	2	1
2007	PIT	OF	101	66	183	2	3	1
2008	PIT	OF	151	150	384	5	1	1
2009	PIT	OF	45	44	117	5	0	2
2009	ATL	OF	84	82	196	4	1	2
2010	ATL	OF	77	68	145	1	2	1
2011	ATL	OF	79	80	169	0	2	0
2012	PIT	OF	16	10	19	0	0	0
2012	BAL	OF	55	52	94	1	1	0
2013	BAL	OF	138	125	254	4	1	0
2014	WAS	OF	50	33	64	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	293
Center Field	555
Right Field	89
Designated Hitter	4

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2008	Gold Glove	OF

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	WAS	NL	$5,000,000
2013	BAL	AL	$2,000,000
2012	PIT	NL	$1,750,000
2011	ATL	NL	$7,000,000
2010	ATL	NL	$5,000,000
2009	PIT	NL	$2,500,000
2008	PIT	NL	$425,000
2007	PIT	NL	$392,000
2006	PIT	NL	$329,000
Total Career Earnings			$24,396,000