J. T. Realmuto, baseball player, 181 home runs, 2014

J. T. Realmuto

Active Player

Born: 3/18/1991 in Del City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-06-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: Jacob Tyler Realmuto

Biography

J. T. Realmuto, born in 1991, is an accomplished position player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 5, 2014. Renowned for his exceptional skills as a catcher, Realmuto's dynamic playing style combines a strong offensive presence with remarkable defensive capabilities. Over his career, he has played in 1,239 games, accumulating 1,237 hits, 168 home runs, and 625 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .272. His speed on the bases is also notable, as he has successfully stolen 96 bases, a rarity for players at his position. Realmuto's contributions to the game are further highlighted by his three All-Star selections, which underscore his status among the elite catchers in baseball. As an active player, he continues to shape the landscape of the sport, representing a modern era where catchers are expected to excel both offensively and defensively. Realmuto's ongoing career reflects the evolution of the catcher role, emphasizing versatility and athleticism, making him a crucial player in the league today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1389 5100 701 1380 281 35 181 681 104 370 1187 0.271 0.328 0.446 0.774 5517.0

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
38 142 22 33 7 1 7 22 10 44 0.232

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLDS2 PHI 4 17 3 6 2 1 1 3 0 3 0.353
2024 NLDS1 PHI 4 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0.000
2023 NLCS PHI 7 27 4 7 2 0 1 6 0 8 0.259
2023 NLDS1 PHI 4 14 1 3 1 0 1 5 1 5 0.214
2023 NLWC2 PHI 2 8 2 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 0.375
2022 NLCS PHI 5 17 4 4 0 0 1 1 3 5 0.235
2022 NLDS1 PHI 4 18 5 5 0 0 1 2 0 7 0.278
2022 NLWC2 PHI 2 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.167
2022 WS PHI 6 24 1 4 1 0 1 3 1 12 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 51 27 249 17 2 22
C 1278 1251 10618 520 63 88

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1278
First Base 51
Designated Hitter 22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIA NL $532,500
Total Career Earnings $532,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 98.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 8.0 420 0