George Springer, baseball player, 293 home runs, 2014

George Springer

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Born: 9/19/1989 in New Britain, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-04-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: George Chelston Springer

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Biography

George Springer, born in 1989, is an active professional baseball player known for his dynamic presence as a position player. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on April 16, 2014, Springer has established himself as a key figure in the league, particularly with the Houston Astros. Over his career, he has played in 1,305 games, accumulating 1,326 hits and 261 home runs, showcasing his power-hitting ability. With a batting average of .262 and 712 RBIs, he continues to be an impactful force in the lineup, complemented by his speed on the base paths, as evidenced by 102 stolen bases. Springer's career is marked by significant accolades, including being named the World Series MVP, highlighting his performance on the sport's biggest stage. He is a four-time All-Star, demonstrating consistent excellence and recognition from fans and peers alike. As a cornerstone of the Astros' success during a transformative era for the franchise, Springer is integral to the team's identity, contributing both offensively and defensively. His blend of power, speed, and leadership continues to inspire the next generation of players and solidifies his legacy within the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1445 5555 982 1480 249 23 293 796 120 676 1315 0.266 0.353 0.478 0.831 16334.6

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.831 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +14.2% 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
2014 HOU AL 78 295 45 68 8 1 20 51 5 39 114 0.231 .251 (-8%) .313 (+7%) .386 (+21%) .700 (+15%) 856.6
2015 HOU AL 102 388 59 107 19 2 16 41 16 50 109 0.276 .254 (+8%) .316 (+16%) .404 (+13%) .721 (+15%) 1217.8
2016 HOU AL 162 644 116 168 29 5 29 82 9 88 178 0.261 .255 (+2%) .321 (+12%) .417 (+9%) .738 (+10%) 1658.8
2017 HOU AL 140 548 112 155 29 0 34 85 5 64 111 0.283 .254 (+11%) .324 (+13%) .425 (+23%) .750 (+18%) 2193.8
2018 HOU AL 140 544 102 144 26 0 22 71 6 64 122 0.265 .247 (+7%) .318 (+9%) .409 (+6%) .727 (+7%) 912.8
2019 HOU AL 122 479 96 140 20 3 39 96 6 67 113 0.292 .252 (+16%) .322 (+19%) .434 (+36%) .757 (+29%) 2865.8
2020 HOU AL 51 189 37 50 6 2 14 32 1 24 38 0.265 .244 (+8%) .321 (+12%) .417 (+29%) .739 (+22%) 731.4
2021 TOR AL 78 299 59 79 19 1 22 50 4 37 79 0.264 .243 (+8%) .317 (+11%) .410 (+35%) .727 (+25%) 1336.5
2022 TOR AL 133 513 89 137 22 4 25 76 14 54 100 0.267 .242 (+10%) .311 (+10%) .394 (+19%) .706 (+15%) 1516.6
2023 TOR AL 154 613 87 158 25 1 21 72 20 60 125 0.258 .248 (+4%) .320 (+2%) .414 (-2%) .734 (avg) 36.5
2024 TOR AL 145 545 74 120 19 3 19 56 16 60 115 0.220 .243 (-9%) .312 (-3%) .399 (-7%) .711 (-5%) -494.3
2025 TOR AL 140 498 106 154 27 1 32 84 18 69 111 0.309 .245 (+26%) .314 (+27%) .403 (+39%) .718 (+34%) 3502.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
83 343 57 93 21 0 23 48 36 91 0.271

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 ALCS TOR 7 29 7 8 3 0 3 7 3 6 0.276
2025 ALDS1 TOR 4 17 4 3 2 0 1 2 2 5 0.176
2025 WS TOR 5 21 3 8 1 0 0 1 0 6 0.381
2023 ALWC2 TOR 2 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.222
2022 ALWC2 TOR 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286
2020 ALCS HOU 7 30 3 7 0 0 2 5 2 6 0.233
2020 ALDS2 HOU 4 18 4 7 1 0 2 4 0 7 0.389
2020 ALWC3 HOU 2 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.111
2019 ALCS HOU 6 25 4 4 0 0 2 4 4 10 0.160
2019 ALDS1 HOU 5 21 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.143
2019 WS HOU 7 27 6 8 4 0 2 4 7 5 0.296
2018 ALCS HOU 5 21 2 8 3 0 1 5 3 5 0.381
2018 ALDS2 HOU 3 14 4 6 0 0 3 3 0 2 0.429
2017 ALCS HOU 7 26 1 3 0 0 0 0 4 7 0.115
2017 ALDS2 HOU 4 17 4 7 2 0 1 2 2 4 0.412
2017 WS HOU 7 29 8 11 3 0 5 7 5 8 0.379
2015 ALDS1 HOU 5 19 5 4 1 0 1 3 3 10 0.211
2015 ALWC HOU 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1194 1161 2301 59 22 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 HOU OF 77 77 163 6 7 2
2015 HOU OF 102 101 189 6 3 3
2016 HOU OF 148 149 308 12 2 2
2017 HOU OF 131 130 243 5 1 2
2018 HOU OF 128 127 252 8 1 2
2019 HOU OF 109 106 220 5 2 1
2020 HOU OF 47 46 86 0 0 0
2021 TOR OF 40 40 88 1 2 0
2022 TOR OF 89 86 191 6 1 2
2023 TOR OF 132 128 261 6 0 1
2024 TOR OF 124 120 219 3 2 0
2025 TOR OF 67 51 81 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 439
Right Field 862
Designated Hitter 248

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 Player of the Week Week of 2025-07-05
2025 Silver Slugger DH
2025 TSN All-Star DH
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-07-31
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-08-07
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-10-02
2020 TSN All-Star OF
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-05-11
2019 Silver Slugger OF
2019 TSN All-Star OF
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-06-03
2017 Silver Slugger OF
2017 World Series MVP
2014 Rookie of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 HOU AL $522,400
2015 HOU AL $512,900
Total Career Earnings $1,035,300

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 125.0 420 0
2020 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 4.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 69.0 420 0
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 17.0 420 0
2014 Rookie of the Year AL 8th 1.0 150 0