Josh Naylor

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Born: 6/22/1997 in Mississauga, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 2019-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Joshua-Douglas James Naylor

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Biography

Josh Naylor, born in 1997, is a dynamic position player currently making his mark in Major League Baseball. Since his debut on May 24, 2019, Naylor has showcased his skills and versatility across 598 games. He has accumulated 537 hits, 84 home runs, and 343 RBIs, all while maintaining a batting average of .262. Known for his power-hitting ability, Naylor also demonstrates speed on the bases with 25 stolen bases to his name. His talents have earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact and potential within the league. Naylor's playing style is characterized by his aggressive approach at the plate and his ability to drive in runs, making him a key asset for his team. As he continues his career, Naylor stands out as a player who represents the modern era of baseball, where power and speed increasingly define the game. His ongoing contributions not only enhance his team's offensive lineup but also reflect the evolving nature of professional baseball. As he progresses, fans and analysts alike eagerly anticipate the next chapters of his promising career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
767	2676	338	712	148	2	106	443	56	229	473	0.266	0.327	0.442	0.769	3620.5

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +5.8% above 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
2019	SDP	NL	94	253	29	63	15	0	8	32	1	25	64	0.249	.252 (-1%)	.322 (-2%)	.434 (-7%)	.757 (-5%)	-244.1
2020	SDP	NL	18	36	4	10	0	1	1	4	1	1	4	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
2020	CLE	AL	22	61	9	14	3	0	0	2	0	4	8	0.230	.244 (-6%)	.321 (-14%)	.417 (-33%)	.739 (-25%)	0.0
2021	CLE	AL	69	233	28	59	13	0	7	21	1	14	45	0.253	.243 (+4%)	.317 (-5%)	.410 (-3%)	.727 (-4%)	-176.1
2022	CLE	AL	122	449	47	115	28	0	20	79	6	38	80	0.256	.242 (+6%)	.311 (+2%)	.394 (+14%)	.706 (+9%)	718.5
2023	CLE	AL	121	452	52	139	31	0	17	97	10	33	68	0.308	.248 (+24%)	.320 (+10%)	.414 (+18%)	.734 (+15%)	1229.9
2024	CLE	AL	152	563	84	137	27	0	31	108	6	58	105	0.243	.243 (avg)	.312 (+2%)	.399 (+14%)	.711 (+9%)	1014.4
2025	AZ	NL	93	349	49	102	19	1	11	59	11	37	49	0.292	.245 (+19%)	.314 (+14%)	.403 (+11%)	.718 (+12%)	831.6
2025	SEA	AL	54	194	32	58	10	0	9	33	19	11	34	0.299	.245 (+22%)	.314 (+9%)	.403 (+21%)	.718 (+16%)	831.6
2026	SEA	AL	22	86	4	15	2	0	2	8	1	8	16	0.174	.239 (-27%)	.321 (-22%)	.385 (-31%)	.707 (-26%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
31	125	14	36	8	0	5	16	6	22	0.288

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2025	ALCS	SEA	7	24	4	10	0	3	5	3	5	0.417
2025	ALDS2	SEA	5	23	3	6	2	0	0	1	1	0.261
2024	ALCS	CLE	5	20	1	5	1	0	4	2	7	0.250
2024	ALDS1	CLE	5	20	1	4	1	0	1	0	3	0.200
2022	ALDS1	CLE	5	22	2	4	1	1	3	0	4	0.182
2022	ALWC1	CLE	2	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.222
2020	ALWC2	CLE	2	7	3	5	3	1	3	0	0	0.714

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	465	443	3336	257	26	320
OF	145	134	202	10	8	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2019	SDN	OF	62	59	84	4	6	1
2020	SDN	1B	3	0	7	2	0	0
2020	SDN	OF	7	4	5	0	0	0
2020	CLE	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
2020	CLE	OF	19	16	23	0	0	0
2021	CLE	1B	15	11	78	11	2	6
2021	CLE	OF	51	50	79	5	2	0
2022	CLE	1B	88	84	647	51	6	65
2022	CLE	OF	5	5	10	1	0	0
2023	CLE	1B	91	87	680	50	4	59
2023	CLE	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
2024	CLE	1B	137	137	1008	69	9	110
2025	ARI	1B	76	73	558	38	4	52
2025	SEA	1B	53	51	357	36	1	28