Will Venable

Born: 10/29/1982 in Greenbrae, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-08-29 | Final Game: 2016-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Dion Venable

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Biography

Will Venable, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2008 until his retirement in 2016. Primarily a position player, Venable showcased his versatility and athleticism across various outfield positions during his career. He played a total of 967 games, where he recorded 707 hits, 81 home runs, and 307 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .249. Venable was also known for his speed on the base paths, notching 135 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Venable spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Padres, where he became a fan favorite for his hustle and commitment to the game. His playing style was characterized by a solid combination of power and speed, embodying the dynamic nature of the game during the late 2000s and early 2010s. As the era saw a shift towards more athletic and versatile players, Venable's contributions on the field reflected this evolution, as he played a key role in the Padres' lineup. His dedication to the sport has left a lasting legacy, and he remains a respected figure in the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
967	2836	378	707	118	39	81	307	135	254	748	0.249	0.315	0.404	0.719	-90.6

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.727 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
2008	SDP	NL	28	110	16	29	4	2	2	10	1	13	21	0.264	.263 (avg)	.333 (+2%)	.416 (-6%)	.749 (-3%)	-45.9
2009	SDP	NL	95	293	38	75	14	2	12	38	6	25	89	0.256	.262 (-2%)	.332 (-3%)	.417 (+5%)	.750 (+2%)	83.9
2010	SDP	NL	131	392	60	96	11	7	13	51	29	45	128	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.325 (-1%)	.402 (+1%)	.728 (avg)	12.6
2011	SDP	NL	121	370	49	91	14	7	9	44	26	31	92	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-3%)	.399 (-1%)	.719 (-2%)	-206.8
2012	SDP	NL	148	417	62	110	26	8	9	45	24	41	94	0.264	.254 (+4%)	.318 (+5%)	.405 (+6%)	.724 (+6%)	461.8
2013	SDP	NL	151	481	64	129	22	8	22	53	22	29	118	0.268	.253 (+6%)	.317 (-2%)	.396 (+22%)	.714 (+12%)	923.4
2014	SDP	NL	146	406	47	91	13	2	8	33	11	33	107	0.224	.251 (-11%)	.313 (-8%)	.386 (-16%)	.700 (-12%)	-960.6
2015	SDP	NL	98	283	34	73	10	3	6	30	11	25	73	0.258	.254 (+1%)	.316 (avg)	.404 (-7%)	.721 (-3%)	-154.8
2015	TEX	AL	37	66	6	12	3	0	0	3	5	12	21	0.182	.254 (-29%)	.316 (+3%)	.404 (-44%)	.721 (-23%)	-154.8
2016	LAD	NL	12	18	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	ALDS2	TEX	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
OF	867	692	1570	19	19	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	SDN	OF	27	26	84	1	0	0
2009	SDN	OF	81	71	158	3	2	0
2010	SDN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2010	SDN	OF	121	101	241	1	4	1
2011	SDN	OF	109	85	176	3	2	2
2012	SDN	OF	135	103	209	1	7	0
2013	SDN	OF	143	120	271	3	3	1
2014	SDN	OF	136	102	254	3	0	0
2015	SDN	OF	76	68	140	3	1	0
2015	TEX	OF	34	13	31	1	0	0
2016	LAN	OF	5	3	6	0	0	0