Austin Slater, baseball player, 2017

Austin Slater

Active Player

Born: 12/13/1992 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 204 lbs

Full name: Austin Thomas Slater

Biography

Austin Slater is an active professional baseball player born in 1992, who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 2, 2017. Primarily playing as a position player, Slater showcases versatility and athleticism on the field, contributing significantly to his team's success. Over his career, he has participated in 634 games, recording 373 hits, 40 home runs, and 171 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .252. His speed on the bases is evident in his 48 stolen bases, reflecting a dynamic playing style that keeps opposing defenses on their toes. As a member of the San Francisco Giants, Slater's contributions are particularly valuable in the context of modern baseball, where speed and power are increasingly essential. His ability to adapt to various roles within the lineup demonstrates his importance to the Giants' strategy. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, Slater remains a key player to watch, embodying the competitive spirit of today's game and the evolving landscape of player performance in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
710 1652 233 409 66 10 45 185 50 195 530 0.248 0.336 0.381 0.717 717.8

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 1 0 0 1 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 7 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALWC2 BAL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2021 NLDS2 SFN 3 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 30 23 200 12 2 21
2B 1 0 1 1 0 1
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 588 341 801 19 14 3
P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 30
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 203
Center Field 235
Right Field 187
Designated Hitter 28