Josh Phegley

Born: 2/12/1988 in Terre Haute, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-07-05 | Final Game: 2020-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Joshua Aaron Phegley

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Biography

Josh Phegley, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2013 to 2020. Primarily serving as a position player, Phegley made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 388 games, he accumulated 251 hits, 35 home runs, and 162 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .225. His offensive contributions were complemented by his tenacity on the base paths, where he recorded 2 stolen bases. Phegley's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and shifts in player development. Known for his power-hitting potential, he played for the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics, showcasing his ability to deliver key hits in critical moments. While his batting average may not have reflected the power many expected, his contributions to his teams were evident in his run production and ability to compete at the highest level. Phegley’s journey through the league captured the essence of a player striving to leave a mark during a competitive era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
388	1116	131	251	67	1	35	162	2	55	235	0.225	0.268	0.381	0.649	-2557.1

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 11.2% below 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
2013	CHW	AL	65	204	14	42	7	0	4	22	2	5	41	0.206	.253 (-19%)	.317 (-30%)	.396 (-25%)	.714 (-27%)	-1019.6
2014	CHW	AL	11	37	4	8	2	0	3	7	0	0	11	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	OAK	AL	73	225	27	56	16	1	9	34	0	14	51	0.249	.254 (-2%)	.316 (-5%)	.404 (+11%)	.721 (+4%)	105.0
2016	OAK	AL	26	78	11	20	6	0	1	10	0	5	13	0.256	.255 (avg)	.321 (-2%)	.417 (-11%)	.738 (-7%)	-96.7
2017	OAK	AL	57	149	14	30	11	0	3	10	0	9	26	0.201	.254 (-21%)	.324 (-22%)	.425 (-21%)	.750 (-21%)	-607.9
2018	OAK	AL	39	93	13	19	7	0	2	15	0	6	27	0.204	.247 (-18%)	.318 (-20%)	.409 (-16%)	.727 (-18%)	-316.9
2019	OAK	AL	106	314	44	75	18	0	12	62	0	15	63	0.239	.252 (-5%)	.322 (-13%)	.434 (-6%)	.757 (-8%)	-620.8
2020	CHC	NL	11	16	4	1	0	0	1	2	0	1	3	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	0	0	0	0	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2016	OAK	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	0	0	0	1	0.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2019	ALWC	OAK	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	373	316	2399	197	17	16
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	CHA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	CHA	C	64	59	415	29	5	4
2014	CHA	C	11	10	75	13	1	1
2015	OAK	C	68	62	454	53	2	3
2016	OAK	C	25	23	164	13	0	1
2016	OAK	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2017	OAK	C	56	45	356	25	6	2
2018	OAK	C	39	27	210	18	1	2
2019	OAK	C	106	90	704	46	2	3
2020	CHN	C	4	0	21	0	0	0