Anthony Rizzo, baseball player, 303 home runs, 2011

Anthony Rizzo

Born: 8/8/1989 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Anthony Vincent Rizzo

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Biography

Anthony Rizzo, born in 1989, is an accomplished professional baseball player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 9, 2011. As a position player, Rizzo is recognized for his power-hitting abilities and consistent offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, he has played in 1,727 games, amassing 1,644 hits, including 303 home runs and 965 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .261. His versatility on the field is complemented by his base-running skills, as he has recorded 72 stolen bases throughout his active tenure. Rizzo's career is marked by his leadership qualities and pivotal role in the success of the teams he has played for, particularly during his time with the Chicago Cubs, where he became a fan favorite and a central figure in the team's resurgence. His accolades include three All-Star selections and recognition as Rookie of the Month, showcasing his early and ongoing impact in the league. As a player who has thrived in a competitive era of baseball, Rizzo continues to be a significant force in the game, contributing not only through his statistics but also by inspiring the next generation of players with his dedication and sportsmanship.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1727 6288 922 1644 338 22 303 965 72 781 1208 0.261 0.361 0.467 0.828 20183.6

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.828 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +14.0% 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
2011 SDP NL 49 128 9 18 8 1 1 9 2 21 46 0.141 .255 (-45%) .320 (-12%) .399 (-39%) .719 (-27%) -555.6
2012 CHC NL 87 337 44 96 15 0 15 48 3 27 62 0.285 .254 (+12%) .318 (+7%) .405 (+14%) .724 (+11%) 714.2
2013 CHC NL 160 606 71 141 40 2 23 80 6 76 127 0.233 .253 (-8%) .317 (+2%) .396 (+6%) .714 (+4%) 557.1
2014 CHC NL 140 524 89 150 28 1 32 78 5 73 116 0.286 .251 (+14%) .313 (+23%) .386 (+36%) .700 (+30%) 3361.4
2015 CHC NL 160 586 94 163 38 3 31 101 17 78 105 0.278 .254 (+9%) .316 (+22%) .404 (+27%) .721 (+25%) 3313.5
2016 CHC NL 155 583 94 170 43 4 32 109 3 74 108 0.292 .255 (+14%) .321 (+20%) .417 (+30%) .738 (+26%) 3287.0
2017 CHC NL 157 572 99 156 32 3 32 109 10 91 90 0.273 .254 (+7%) .324 (+21%) .425 (+19%) .750 (+20%) 2808.7
2018 CHC NL 153 566 74 160 29 1 25 101 6 70 80 0.283 .247 (+14%) .318 (+18%) .409 (+15%) .727 (+16%) 2137.2
2019 CHC NL 146 512 89 150 29 3 27 94 5 71 86 0.293 .252 (+16%) .322 (+25%) .434 (+19%) .757 (+22%) 2763.6
2020 CHC NL 58 203 26 45 6 0 11 24 3 28 38 0.222 .244 (-9%) .321 (+6%) .417 (-1%) .739 (+2%) 162.3
2021 CHC NL 92 323 41 80 16 3 14 40 4 36 59 0.248 .243 (+2%) .317 (+9%) .410 (+9%) .727 (+9%) 602.2
2021 NYY AL 49 173 32 43 7 0 8 21 2 16 28 0.249 .243 (+2%) .317 (+7%) .410 (+4%) .727 (+5%) 602.2
2022 NYY AL 130 465 77 104 21 1 32 75 6 58 101 0.224 .242 (-8%) .311 (+8%) .394 (+21%) .706 (+16%) 1561.5
2023 NYY AL 99 373 45 91 14 0 12 41 0 35 97 0.244 .248 (-2%) .320 (+2%) .414 (-9%) .734 (-4%) -158.4
2024 NYY AL 92 337 38 77 12 0 8 35 0 27 65 0.228 .243 (-6%) .312 (-3%) .399 (-16%) .711 (-10%) -580.9

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.21 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
2018 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00 — -
2021 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 0 0 1 1 0.00 — -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
59 209 23 47 9 0 9 27 23 58 0.225

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALCS NYA 5 14 1 6 1 0 0 0 2 3 0.429
2024 WS NYA 5 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 4 7 0.125
2022 ALCS NYA 4 12 2 3 1 0 1 4 2 3 0.250
2022 ALDS1 NYA 5 17 2 5 1 0 1 4 3 5 0.294
2021 ALWC NYA 1 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.250
2020 NLWC3 CHN 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
2018 NLWC CHN 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
2017 NLCS CHN 5 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.059
2017 NLDS2 CHN 5 20 1 4 1 0 1 6 1 6 0.200
2016 NLCS CHN 6 25 3 8 2 0 2 5 2 6 0.320
2016 NLDS1 CHN 4 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.067
2016 WS CHN 7 25 7 9 3 0 1 5 4 3 0.360
2015 NLCS CHN 4 14 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.214
2015 NLDS1 CHN 4 14 3 3 0 0 2 2 1 4 0.214
2015 NLWC CHN 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
1B 1699 1669 13128 1420 69 1206
2B 13 0 0 3 0 1
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 SDN 1B 45 36 316 26 2 28
2012 CHN 1B 85 85 685 46 4 76
2013 CHN 1B 159 158 1287 149 5 114
2014 CHN 1B 140 140 1184 118 9 104
2015 CHN 1B 160 160 1330 126 9 102
2016 CHN 1B 154 151 1268 125 6 98
2016 CHN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2017 CHN 1B 157 155 1222 150 3 112
2017 CHN 2B 10 0 0 2 0 1
2017 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 CHN 1B 153 148 1133 147 7 128
2018 CHN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 CHN 1B 146 144 1140 123 5 120
2020 CHN 1B 57 57 418 44 1 39
2021 CHN 1B 92 91 660 94 3 68
2021 CHN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 NYA 1B 47 46 308 24 3 30
2022 NYA 1B 120 115 919 72 5 71
2023 NYA 1B 92 92 656 102 4 58
2024 NYA 1B 92 91 602 74 3 58

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 1699
Second Base 13
Third Base 1
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 17

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-04-27
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-05-13
2020 Gold Glove 1B
2019 Gold Glove 1B
2018 Gold Glove 1B
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-08-27
2017 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-08-19
2017 Roberto Clemente Award
2016 Gold Glove 1B
2016 Platinum Glove
2016 Silver Slugger 1B
2016 This Year in Baseball Best Play - Defense Esurance
2016 This Year in Baseball Best Social Media Personality Esurance
2014 Branch Rickey Award
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-07-20
2012 Rookie of the Month July

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHN NL $5,285,714
2015 CHN NL $5,000,000
2014 CHN NL $1,250,000
2013 CHN NL $498,000
Total Career Earnings $12,033,714

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2018 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 6.0 420 0
2017 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 17.0 420 0
2016 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 202.0 420 0
2015 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 162.0 420 0
2014 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 37.0 420 0