Omar Narvaez

Born: 2/10/1992 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2016-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Omar David Narvaez

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Biography

Omar Narvaez is a professional baseball player born in 1992, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) since his debut in 2016. As a versatile position player, Narvaez showcases his skills as a catcher and continues to contribute to his team's success with his offensive capabilities. Over the course of his career, he has played in 677 games, amassing 507 hits, 53 home runs, and 203 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .251. Notably, Narvaez has been recognized for his performance with one All-Star selection, highlighting his value as a player during the competitive landscape of modern baseball. Narvaez’s playing style is characterized by his ability to handle pitchers effectively and deliver timely hits, making him a reliable presence in the lineup. He has navigated the challenges of the current era, where offensive production and defensive prowess are paramount for catchers. As he remains an active player, Narvaez continues to evolve in the league, striving to enhance his contributions on the field while inspiring the next generation of baseball talent. His ongoing career underscores the importance of adaptability and skill development in the ever-changing world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
681	2023	229	509	83	2	53	206	0	242	436	0.252	0.335	0.373	0.708	-637.4

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2016	CHW	AL	34	101	13	27	4	0	1	10	14	14	0.267	.255 (+5%)	.321 (+9%)	.417 (-19%)	.738 (-7%)	-86.0
2017	CHW	AL	90	253	23	70	10	0	2	14	38	45	0.277	.254 (+9%)	.324 (+15%)	.425 (-20%)	.750 (-5%)	-50.9
2018	CHW	AL	97	280	30	77	14	1	9	30	38	65	0.275	.247 (+11%)	.318 (+15%)	.409 (+5%)	.727 (+9%)	604.9
2019	SEA	AL	132	428	63	119	12	0	22	55	47	92	0.278	.252 (+10%)	.322 (+9%)	.434 (+6%)	.757 (+7%)	751.3
2020	MIL	NL	40	108	8	19	4	0	2	10	16	39	0.176	.244 (-28%)	.321 (-9%)	.417 (-36%)	.739 (-24%)	-412.9
2021	MIL	NL	123	391	54	104	20	0	11	49	41	84	0.266	.243 (+9%)	.317 (+8%)	.410 (-2%)	.727 (+2%)	225.2
2022	MIL	NL	84	262	21	54	12	1	4	23	29	57	0.206	.242 (-15%)	.311 (-6%)	.394 (-23%)	.706 (-16%)	-681.4
2023	NYN	NL	49	128	12	27	5	0	2	7	14	27	0.211	.248 (-15%)	.320 (-12%)	.414 (-28%)	.734 (-21%)	-483.9
2024	NYN	NL	28	65	4	10	2	0	0	5	3	12	0.154	.243 (-37%)	.312 (-39%)	.399 (-54%)	.711 (-47%)	-503.6
2025	CHW	AL	4	7	1	2	0	0	0	3	2	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	9	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2021	NLDS1	MIL	3	8	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	0.375
2020	NLWC1	MIL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	5	0	1	0
2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
C	612	544	4664	233	46	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	CHA	C	34	30	253	11	2	0
2017	CHA	1B	1	0	5	0	1	0
2017	CHA	C	83	75	513	36	6	2
2018	CHA	C	85	72	578	40	7	3
2019	SEA	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2019	SEA	C	98	91	712	34	6	3
2020	MIL	C	39	32	333	9	3	1
2021	MIL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2021	MIL	C	111	100	1005	52	6	2
2022	MIL	C	83	80	704	32	5	3
2023	NYN	C	47	40	355	15	5	3
2024	NYN	C	28	21	184	4	5	3
2025	CHA	C	4	3	27	0	1	0