Christian Villanueva

Born: 6/19/1991 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México

MLB Debut: 2017-09-18 | Final Game: 2018-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

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Biography

Christian Villanueva, born in 1991, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 2017 to 2018. Over the course of his brief yet impactful career, he played in 122 games, where he recorded 94 hits, including 24 home runs and 53 RBIs. Villanueva finished his career with a batting average of .245 and added 3 stolen bases to his stat line. His performance on the field caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, earning him the distinction of Rookie of the Month during his debut season. Villanueva's playing style was characterized by his power-hitting abilities, which made him a notable presence in the lineup. He emerged during an era where the emphasis on home runs and offensive production was paramount, contributing to the game's evolving dynamics. While his career was relatively short, Christian Villanueva's contributions during those two seasons left a lasting impression, highlighting the potential of emerging talent in the fast-paced world of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	383	47	94	16	0	24	53	3	23	114	0.245	0.303	0.475	0.778	166.6

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .475 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.778 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +5.3% 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
2017	SDP	NL	12	32	5	11	1	0	4	7	0	0	10	0.344	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	SDP	NL	110	351	42	83	15	0	20	46	3	23	104	0.236	.247 (-5%)	.318 (-6%)	.409 (+10%)	.727 (+3%)	166.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	1	15	1	0	3
2B	2	2	3	6	1	3
3B	105	97	53	178	12	19
SS	4	0	1	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2017	SDN	3B	9	7	4	11	0	2
2018	SDN	1B	3	1	15	1	0	3
2018	SDN	2B	2	2	3	6	1	3
2018	SDN	3B	96	90	49	167	12	17
2018	SDN	SS	4	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3
Second Base	2
Third Base	105
Shortstop	4

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2018	Rookie of the Month	April