Gavin Sheets, baseball player, 2021

Gavin Sheets

Active Player

Born: 4/23/1996 in Lutherville, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Biography

Gavin Sheets is a professional baseball player born in 1996, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 29, 2021. Currently an active player, Sheets serves as a position player and showcases a blend of power and versatility in his playing style. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 435 games, accumulating 299 hits and 46 home runs, along with 175 RBIs. His career batting average stands at .230, reflecting his ongoing development as a hitter in the competitive landscape of modern baseball. As a young player emerging in the post-steroid era, Sheets navigates the challenges of a league that values both power and contact hitting. His ability to contribute offensively, coupled with his experience on the field, positions him as a key player for his team. With three stolen bases to his name, Sheets also demonstrates a willingness to take risks on the base paths, adding a dynamic element to his overall game. As he continues to refine his skills and build on his early achievements, Sheets remains a prominent figure to watch in the evolving narrative of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
600 1857 181 439 98 2 67 252 6 162 421 0.236 0.301 0.400 0.700 -1141.1

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 18 2 5 1 0 1 1 0 6 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLWC2 SDN 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167
2021 ALDS1 CHA 3 12 2 4 1 0 1 1 0 5 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 101 89 574 46 5 59
OF 289 261 443 13 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 101
Left Field 78
Right Field 211
Designated Hitter 154