Preston Tucker, baseball player, 2015-2018

Preston Tucker

Born: 7/6/1990 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-05-07 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Preston Michael Tucker

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Biography

Preston Tucker, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2015 to 2018. Primarily a position player, Tucker made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the increasing importance of power-hitting and offensive production. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 243 games, recording 133 hits and slugging 23 home runs while driving in 68 runs. His batting average of .222 reflected the challenges many players faced during an era that emphasized strikeouts and home runs, often leading to a higher focus on power over traditional batting averages. Tucker's journey to the majors began with a successful collegiate career, showcasing his potential as a strong offensive contributor. Though he struggled with consistency at the plate, his ability to hit for power was evident, and he provided teams with a right-handed bat during his time in the league. With zero stolen bases recorded, Tucker was not known for his speed but rather for his presence in the batter's box. After concluding his MLB career on September 30, 2018, he left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the competitive landscape of baseball, contributing to the teams he played for with his power-hitting capabilities.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
243 600 65 133 38 1 23 68 0 41 151 0.222 0.281 0.403 0.684 -539.7

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
2015 HOU AL 98 300 35 73 19 0 13 33 0 20 68 0.243 .254 (-4%) .316 (-6%) .404 (+8%) .721 (+2%) 57.1
2016 HOU AL 48 134 11 22 8 1 4 8 0 8 40 0.164 .255 (-36%) .321 (-31%) .417 (-21%) .738 (-25%) -636.7
2018 ATL NL 62 117 14 30 10 0 4 22 0 7 33 0.256 .247 (+3%) .318 (-3%) .409 (+9%) .727 (+3%) 39.8
2018 CIN NL 17 37 4 7 1 0 2 5 0 4 9 0.189 — — — — 39.8
2018 ATL NL 18 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.083 — — — — 39.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALDS1 HOU 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 152 123 203 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 HOU OF 90 74 121 2 1 0
2016 HOU OF 21 14 23 0 1 0
2018 ATL OF 29 25 45 1 0 0
2018 CIN OF 10 10 12 0 0 0
2018 ATL OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 135
Right Field 21
Designated Hitter 26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 HOU AL $515,000
Total Career Earnings $515,000