Tyler Naquin

Born: 4/24/1991 in Spring, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-04-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Tyler Wesley Naquin

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Biography

Tyler Naquin, born in 1991, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 to 2022. He made his debut with the Cleveland Indians on April 5, 2016, and finished his career with the Cincinnati Reds on October 5, 2022. Over the course of his six-year career, Naquin appeared in 562 games, where he recorded 439 hits, 61 home runs, and 237 runs batted in (RBIs), maintaining a batting average of .263. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths, stealing 20 bases. Naquin’s playing style was characterized by his ability to hit for power while also demonstrating solid contact skills. He was particularly noted for his performance in clutch situations, contributing significantly to his teams’ offensive efforts. Throughout his career, he earned recognition as a Rookie of the Month on two occasions, highlighting his impactful entry into the league. As a player who emerged during a competitive era of baseball, Naquin's contributions reflected a blend of traditional hitting skills and modern-day athleticism. His journey through the league underscored the evolving nature of the game and left an imprint in the hearts of fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
562	1668	226	439	97	12	61	237	20	117	475	0.263	0.316	0.445	0.762	1493.5

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.735 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
2016	CLE	AL	116	321	52	95	18	5	14	43	6	36	112	0.296	.255 (+16%)	.321 (+16%)	.417 (+23%)	.738 (+20%)	1281.5
2017	CLE	AL	19	37	4	8	2	0	0	1	0	2	9	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	CLE	AL	61	174	22	46	7	0	3	23	1	6	42	0.264	.247 (+7%)	.318 (-7%)	.409 (-13%)	.727 (-10%)	-332.3
2019	CLE	AL	89	274	34	79	19	0	10	34	4	14	66	0.288	.252 (+14%)	.322 (+1%)	.434 (+7%)	.757 (+5%)	194.1
2020	CLE	AL	40	133	15	29	8	1	4	20	0	5	40	0.218	.244 (-11%)	.321 (-23%)	.417 (-8%)	.739 (-15%)	-404.3
2021	CIN	NL	127	411	52	111	24	2	19	70	5	35	106	0.270	.243 (+11%)	.317 (+5%)	.410 (+16%)	.727 (+11%)	851.3
2022	CIN	NL	56	187	29	46	12	2	7	33	3	13	53	0.246	.242 (+1%)	.311 (-2%)	.394 (+12%)	.706 (+6%)	158.7
2022	NYN	NL	49	123	18	25	7	2	4	13	1	6	40	0.203	.242 (-16%)	.311 (-21%)	.394 (-1%)	.706 (-10%)	158.7
2023	CHW	AL	5	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	31	0	5	2	0	0	3	1	18	0.161

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	ALWC2	CLE	2	8	1	0	1	0	4	0.125
2016	ALCS	CLE	4	12	2	2	0	0	6	0.167
2016	ALDS2	CLE	2	4	1	0	2	0	3	0.250
2016	WS	CLE	5	7	1	0	0	1	5	0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	511	428	871	32	8	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	CLE	OF	109	92	183	6	2	0
2017	CLE	OF	17	9	15	0	0	0
2018	CLE	OF	60	47	123	2	0	0
2019	CLE	OF	80	74	165	11	0	3
2020	CLE	OF	39	32	66	5	0	0
2021	CIN	OF	120	106	188	5	4	0
2022	CIN	OF	42	38	74	3	0	0
2022	NYN	OF	41	28	53	0	2	0
2023	CHA	OF	3	2	4	0	0	0