Gregory Polanco

Born: 9/14/1991 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2014-06-10 | Final Game: 2021-08-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs

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Biography

Gregory Polanco was a professional baseball player born in 1991, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his blend of power and speed, Polanco primarily played as a position player, showcasing his abilities primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates. During his career, he appeared in 823 games, where he recorded 696 hits, 96 home runs, and 362 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .241. His dynamic playing style was characterized by his ability to steal bases, as evidenced by his 98 stolen bases, making him a dual-threat in the lineup. Polanco's tenure in MLB coincided with an era marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and speed on the bases. As a young player, he brought excitement to the field with his athleticism and raw talent. His contributions were particularly notable for the Pirates, where he became a fan favorite and a key component of the team's lineup during his years of service. As his career progressed, Polanco faced challenges, yet he remained a dedicated player, ultimately leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented and the fans who supported him.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
823	2883	399	696	156	19	96	362	98	287	694	0.241	0.309	0.409	0.718	-1134.1

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.732 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
2014	PIT	NL	89	277	50	65	9	0	7	33	14	30	59	0.235	.251 (-7%)	.313 (-2%)	.386 (-11%)	.700 (-7%)	-305.1
2015	PIT	NL	153	593	83	152	35	6	9	52	27	55	121	0.256	.254 (+1%)	.316 (+1%)	.404 (-6%)	.721 (-3%)	-321.4
2016	PIT	NL	144	527	79	136	34	4	22	86	17	53	119	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.321 (avg)	.417 (+11%)	.738 (+6%)	563.2
2017	PIT	NL	108	379	39	95	20	0	11	35	8	27	60	0.251	.254 (-2%)	.324 (-6%)	.425 (-8%)	.750 (-7%)	-550.8
2018	PIT	NL	130	461	75	117	32	6	23	81	12	61	117	0.254	.247 (+2%)	.318 (+7%)	.409 (+22%)	.727 (+15%)	1325.1
2019	PIT	NL	42	153	23	37	8	1	6	17	3	12	49	0.242	.252 (-4%)	.322 (-7%)	.434 (-2%)	.757 (-4%)	-125.4
2020	PIT	NL	50	157	12	24	6	0	7	22	3	13	65	0.153	.244 (-38%)	.321 (-34%)	.417 (-22%)	.739 (-27%)	-834.3
2021	PIT	NL	107	336	38	70	12	2	11	36	14	36	104	0.208	.243 (-15%)	.317 (-11%)	.410 (-14%)	.727 (-12%)	-885.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	NLWC	PIT	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	753	710	1374	45	27	16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	PIT	OF	83	63	144	5	2	2
2015	PIT	OF	149	137	260	13	8	5
2016	PIT	OF	134	129	246	10	6	4
2017	PIT	OF	96	95	163	6	2	3
2018	PIT	OF	124	122	229	8	2	1
2019	PIT	OF	36	35	74	0	1	0
2020	PIT	OF	39	38	67	1	2	1
2021	PIT	OF	92	91	191	2	4	0