Gio Urshela, baseball player, 2015

Gio Urshela

Born: 10/11/1991 in Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

MLB Debut: 2015-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Giovanny Urshela

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Biography

Gio Urshela is a professional baseball player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 9, 2015. Born in 1991, Urshela plays primarily as a position player and is known for his solid defensive skills and consistent offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 792 games, accumulating 716 hits, 73 home runs, and 332 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .273. In addition to his power at the plate, Urshela has shown his speed with 7 stolen bases, adding versatility to his playing style. Urshela's rise to prominence came during an era of baseball characterized by advanced analytics and a growing emphasis on defensive prowess. His ability to make impactful plays in the field, combined with a reliable bat, has made him a valuable asset for the teams he has played for. As an active player, Urshela continues to contribute to his team's success, showcasing his skills and adaptability in a highly competitive environment. His journey reflects the evolving nature of baseball, where players are increasingly recognized for their multifaceted abilities on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
851 2807 312 759 147 9 73 352 7 178 555 0.270 0.314 0.407 0.722 -446.9

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — near 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 CLE AL 81 267 25 60 8 1 6 21 0 18 58 0.225 .254 (-12%) .316 (-12%) .404 (-19%) .721 (-16%) -742.9
2017 CLE AL 67 156 14 35 7 0 1 15 0 8 22 0.224 .254 (-12%) .324 (-19%) .425 (-32%) .750 (-27%) -761.5
2018 TOR AL 19 43 7 10 1 0 1 3 0 2 10 0.233 — — — — 0.0
2019 NYY AL 132 442 73 139 34 0 21 74 1 25 87 0.314 .252 (+25%) .322 (+10%) .434 (+23%) .757 (+17%) 1487.7
2020 NYY AL 43 151 24 45 11 0 6 30 1 18 25 0.298 .244 (+22%) .321 (+14%) .417 (+17%) .739 (+16%) 413.2
2021 NYY AL 116 420 42 112 18 2 14 49 1 20 109 0.267 .243 (+9%) .317 (-5%) .410 (+2%) .727 (-1%) -176.6
2022 MIN AL 144 501 61 143 27 3 13 64 1 41 96 0.285 .242 (+18%) .311 (+8%) .394 (+9%) .706 (+9%) 787.4
2023 LAA AL 62 214 22 64 8 1 2 24 3 10 36 0.299 .248 (+20%) .320 (+3%) .414 (-10%) .734 (-4%) -178.6
2024 DET AL 92 300 25 73 10 1 5 37 0 19 49 0.243 .243 (avg) .312 (-8%) .399 (-17%) .711 (-13%) -749.3
2024 ATL NL 36 132 9 35 9 0 4 15 0 4 23 0.265 .243 (+9%) .312 (-8%) .399 (+6%) .711 (avg) -749.3
2025 OAK AL 59 181 10 43 14 1 0 20 0 13 40 0.238 .245 (-3%) .314 (-9%) .403 (-19%) .718 (-15%) -487.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
24 82 8 16 1 0 3 8 4 20 0.195

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLWC2 ATL 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2021 ALWC NYA 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2020 ALDS1 NYA 5 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.105
2020 ALWC2 NYA 2 9 3 3 0 0 1 5 0 3 0.333
2019 ALCS NYA 6 21 3 5 0 0 2 2 2 2 0.238
2019 ALDS2 NYA 3 12 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.250
2017 ALDS1 CLE 5 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 45 36 267 19 1 29
2B 6 4 2 8 1 2
3B 751 661 423 1258 55 141
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
SS 53 41 38 82 4 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 CLE 3B 80 76 41 145 6 17
2017 CLE 1B 2 0 2 0 0 1
2017 CLE 2B 5 3 2 8 1 2
2017 CLE 3B 60 36 28 66 4 7
2017 CLE SS 5 1 2 8 0 2
2018 TOR 3B 10 5 3 12 0 0
2018 TOR SS 8 8 5 11 1 0
2019 NYA 1B 1 0 8 0 0 1
2019 NYA 3B 123 109 59 212 13 20
2019 NYA OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
2020 NYA 3B 43 42 34 86 1 10
2021 NYA 3B 96 85 56 175 10 26
2021 NYA SS 28 24 23 42 2 6
2022 MIN 3B 136 131 100 237 6 25
2022 MIN SS 2 0 0 1 0 0
2023 LAA 1B 22 19 120 10 1 13
2023 LAA 2B 1 1 0 0 0 0
2023 LAA 3B 37 28 17 64 5 8
2023 LAA SS 9 8 8 20 1 1
2024 DET 1B 18 15 122 7 0 12
2024 DET 3B 74 66 37 107 5 7
2024 ATL 3B 36 36 22 77 2 15
2024 ATL SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2025 ATH 1B 2 2 15 2 0 2
2025 ATH 3B 56 47 26 77 3 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 45
Second Base 6
Third Base 751
Shortstop 53
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 10