Yasiel Puig

Born: 12/7/1990 in Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2013-06-03 | Final Game: 2019-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 240 lbs

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Biography

Yasiel Puig, born in 1990, was a dynamic position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from his debut on June 3, 2013, until his retirement on September 27, 2019. Known for his explosive playing style and charismatic personality, Puig quickly became a fan favorite during his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 861 games, accumulating 834 hits, 132 home runs, and 415 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .277. His speed on the bases was also noteworthy, as he recorded 79 stolen bases. Puig's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistical achievements; he was a key figure during a transformative era in baseball that saw a rise in the prominence of young, talented players. His performance earned him a selection to the All-Star Game and recognition as a Rookie of the Month. Puig's influence resonated with fans and players alike, as he brought an exciting flair to the diamond, showcasing his unique combination of power and speed. His legacy remains as a symbol of the new wave of baseball talent that captivated audiences in the 2010s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
861	3015	441	834	159	21	132	415	79	297	681	0.277	0.348	0.475	0.823	7656.1

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career SLG .475 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.823 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +12.7% 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
2013	LAD	NL	104	382	66	122	21	2	19	42	11	36	97	0.319	.253 (+26%)	.317 (+23%)	.396 (+35%)	.714 (+30%)	2197.5
2014	LAD	NL	148	558	92	165	37	9	16	69	11	67	124	0.296	.251 (+18%)	.313 (+22%)	.386 (+24%)	.700 (+23%)	2740.5
2015	LAD	NL	79	282	30	72	12	3	11	38	3	26	66	0.255	.254 (avg)	.316 (+2%)	.404 (+8%)	.721 (+5%)	252.5
2016	LAD	NL	104	334	45	88	14	2	11	45	5	24	74	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.321 (+1%)	.417 (avg)	.738 (avg)	7.6
2017	LAD	NL	152	499	72	131	24	2	28	74	15	64	100	0.263	.254 (+3%)	.324 (+7%)	.425 (+14%)	.750 (+11%)	1168.0
2018	LAD	NL	125	405	60	108	21	1	23	63	15	36	87	0.267	.247 (+8%)	.318 (+3%)	.409 (+21%)	.727 (+13%)	945.3
2019	CIN	NL	100	373	51	94	15	1	22	61	14	23	89	0.252	.252 (avg)	.322 (-6%)	.434 (+9%)	.757 (+3%)	99.1
2019	CLE	AL	49	182	25	54	15	1	2	23	5	21	44	0.297	.252 (+18%)	.322 (+17%)	.434 (-3%)	.757 (+6%)	99.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
58	182	23	51	6	3	5	23	17	46	0.280

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2018	NLCS	LAN	7	21	1	7	3	0	1	4	1	6	0.333
2018	NLDS2	LAN	4	9	2	3	0	0	0	0	4	3	0.333
2018	WS	LAN	5	20	1	5	0	0	1	4	1	1	0.250
2017	NLCS	LAN	5	18	6	7	1	0	1	2	4	2	0.389
2017	NLDS1	LAN	3	11	0	5	1	1	0	4	2	1	0.455
2017	WS	LAN	7	27	2	4	0	0	2	4	0	5	0.148
2016	NLCS	LAN	6	14	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286
2016	NLDS2	LAN	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.000
2015	NLDS2	LAN	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2014	NLDS2	LAN	4	12	4	3	0	1	0	1	1	8	0.250
2013	NLCS	LAN	6	22	1	5	0	1	0	2	1	10	0.227
2013	NLDS2	LAN	4	17	5	8	1	0	0	2	0	4	0.471

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	826	774	1394	57	28	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	LAN	OF	100	96	162	8	5	1
2014	LAN	OF	144	141	254	15	3	3
2015	LAN	OF	78	71	132	6	1	0
2016	LAN	OF	95	81	172	6	4	0
2017	LAN	OF	145	135	259	4	1	0
2018	LAN	OF	118	107	171	10	8	4
2019	CIN	OF	98	95	160	5	3	1
2019	CLE	OF	48	48	84	3	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	7
Center Field	67
Right Field	761
Designated Hitter	2

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2018	Player of the Week	Week of 2018-09-15
2014	Player of the Month	May
2014	Player of the Week	Week of 2014-05-18
2013	Player of the Month	June
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-06-09
2013	Rookie of the Month	June