JT Riddle

Born: 10/12/1991 in Frankfort, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-04-11 | Final Game: 2022-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joshua Travis Riddle

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Biography

JT Riddle, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2022. Known primarily as a position player, Riddle played in a total of 252 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills at various infield positions. He recorded 166 hits, including 19 home runs, and he drove in 80 runs, contributing to his teams both offensively and defensively. Riddle finished his career with a batting average of .223 and added a single stolen base to his resume, demonstrating a blend of power and speed. Riddle's career unfolded during a time when the game was heavily influenced by advanced analytics and an emphasis on power hitting. Despite facing challenges in achieving a higher batting average, he carved out a niche for himself as a versatile player who could contribute in key situations. His journey through the majors included stints with multiple teams, allowing him to showcase his talents on baseball's biggest stage. Riddle's determination and work ethic left an impression on teammates and fans alike, marking his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
252	745	72	166	31	5	19	80	1	39	173	0.223	0.261	0.354	0.616	-2429.6

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
2017	MIA	NL	70	228	20	57	13	1	3	31	0	12	50	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.324 (-13%)	.425 (-17%)	.750 (-15%)	-714.8
2018	MIA	NL	102	308	28	71	10	4	9	36	0	20	67	0.231	.247 (-7%)	.318 (-13%)	.409 (-8%)	.727 (-10%)	-662.5
2019	MIA	NL	51	132	15	25	6	0	6	12	0	5	42	0.189	.252 (-25%)	.322 (-29%)	.434 (-15%)	.757 (-21%)	-520.4
2020	PIT	NL	23	67	8	10	2	0	1	1	1	2	13	0.149	.244 (-39%)	.321 (-46%)	.417 (-46%)	.739 (-46%)	-531.9
2021	MIN	AL	4	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2022	CIN	NL	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2B	1	1	0	2	0	0
3B	12	11	9	20	3	2
OF	37	32	69	3	0	1
SS	182	147	211	428	17	84

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2017	MIA	SS	69	61	81	177	8	33
2018	MIA	SS	95	75	115	227	6	47
2019	MIA	OF	31	26	60	3	0	1
2019	MIA	SS	12	7	9	13	2	1
2020	PIT	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2020	PIT	2B	1	1	0	2	0	0
2020	PIT	3B	11	10	7	16	3	2
2020	PIT	OF	6	6	9	0	0	0
2020	PIT	SS	3	2	6	5	1	2
2021	MIN	SS	3	2	0	6	0	1
2022	CIN	3B	1	1	2	4	0	0