Max Muncy, baseball player, 222 home runs, 2015

Max Muncy

Active Player

Born: 8/25/1990 in Midland, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-04-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Maxwell Steven Muncy

Biography

Max Muncy, born in 1990, is an active player in Major League Baseball who has made a significant impact since his debut on April 25, 2015. Known for his power-hitting prowess, Muncy plays primarily as a position player and has established himself as a key contributor to his team's offensive lineup. As of now, he has appeared in 920 games, accumulating 679 hits, 195 home runs, and 537 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and change the course of games with his bat. Muncy also possesses speed on the bases, having stolen 14 bases throughout his career, although his primary strength lies in his power. Muncy's career is marked by his selection as an All-Star twice, underscoring his recognition in the league as a formidable player. He has become known for his keen eye at the plate, often drawing walks and working counts to his advantage, which complements his home run potential. Playing in an era characterized by a strong emphasis on power hitting, Muncy fits well within the modern game's focus on launch angles and slugging percentages. As he continues his career, Muncy's contributions not only reflect his individual talent but also highlight the evolving nature of baseball in the contemporary landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1041 3369 611 778 146 10 222 613 18 613 994 0.231 0.354 0.478 0.832 10358.4

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.832 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
79 259 46 56 9 0 16 37 65 93 0.216

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLCS LAN 4 12 2 1 0 0 1 1 4 2 0.083
2025 NLDS2 LAN 4 9 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.444
2025 NLWC1 LAN 2 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.143
2025 WS LAN 7 28 3 6 1 0 2 2 4 11 0.214
2024 NLCS LAN 6 15 5 5 0 0 2 4 11 4 0.333
2024 NLDS2 LAN 5 18 3 3 1 0 1 1 1 6 0.167
2024 WS LAN 5 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 0.000
2023 NLDS2 LAN 3 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.182
2022 NLDS2 LAN 4 14 2 4 1 0 1 2 2 6 0.286
2020 NLCS LAN 7 22 6 5 2 0 2 6 9 11 0.227
2020 NLDS1 LAN 3 11 3 3 1 0 0 2 4 2 0.273
2020 NLWC1 LAN 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000
2020 WS LAN 6 22 3 7 1 0 1 6 5 4 0.318
2019 NLDS1 LAN 5 19 4 5 0 0 3 7 4 2 0.263
2018 NLCS LAN 7 22 3 4 0 0 0 1 4 13 0.182
2018 NLDS2 LAN 4 11 4 2 0 0 2 4 6 5 0.182
2018 WS LAN 5 17 3 4 1 0 1 1 2 5 0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 332 249 1958 123 14 143
2B 186 161 219 362 10 88
3B 490 441 252 819 62 87
OF 27 13 31 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 332
Second Base 186
Third Base 490
Left Field 10
Right Field 17
Designated Hitter 43

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-04-22

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 38.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 4.0 420 0
2018 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 8.0 420 0