Jonathan Villar

Born: 5/2/1991 in La Vega, La Vega, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2013-07-22 | Final Game: 2022-07-23

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 233 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Rafael Villar

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Biography

Jonathan Villar, born in 1991, was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 2013 to 2022. Over the course of 1,032 games in Major League Baseball, Villar showcased his versatility and speed, finishing his career with 899 hits, 101 home runs, and 343 RBIs. His batting average stood at .255, reflecting a consistent offensive presence. Villar was particularly known for his base-running prowess, as he recorded an impressive 239 stolen bases, placing him among the more exciting players of his era. Villar played during a time when the game increasingly valued speed and athleticism, making his skill set particularly valuable. He was able to contribute significantly to each team he played for, including the Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, and Toronto Blue Jays. His ability to impact games both at the plate and on the basepaths solidified his reputation as a key player in the late 2010s, helping to shape the evolving landscape of modern baseball. As a retired player, Villar's contributions to the game are remembered for their combination of power and agility, reflecting the dual-threat profile that has become increasingly sought after in today’s game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1032	3530	482	899	161	19	101	343	239	344	1045	0.255	0.322	0.397	0.719	-773.9

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.728 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
2013	HOU	AL	58	210	26	51	9	2	1	8	18	24	71	0.243	.253 (-4%)	.317 (+1%)	.396 (-20%)	.714 (-10%)	-325.5
2014	HOU	AL	87	263	31	55	13	2	7	27	17	19	80	0.209	.251 (-17%)	.313 (-15%)	.386 (-8%)	.700 (-11%)	-582.1
2015	HOU	AL	53	116	18	33	7	1	2	11	7	10	29	0.284	.254 (+12%)	.316 (+7%)	.404 (+2%)	.721 (+4%)	85.8
2016	MIL	NL	156	589	92	168	38	3	19	63	62	79	174	0.285	.255 (+12%)	.321 (+15%)	.417 (+9%)	.738 (+12%)	1627.4
2017	MIL	NL	122	403	49	97	18	1	11	40	23	30	132	0.241	.254 (-6%)	.324 (-10%)	.425 (-13%)	.750 (-11%)	-943.5
2018	MIL	NL	87	257	26	67	10	1	6	22	14	19	80	0.261	.247 (+5%)	.318 (-1%)	.409 (-8%)	.727 (-5%)	-212.8
2018	BAL	AL	54	209	28	54	4	0	8	24	21	22	58	0.258	.247 (+4%)	.318 (+6%)	.409 (-4%)	.727 (avg)	-212.8
2019	BAL	AL	162	642	111	176	33	5	24	73	40	61	176	0.274	.252 (+9%)	.322 (+5%)	.434 (+4%)	.757 (+5%)	641.3
2020	MIA	NL	30	116	10	30	4	0	2	9	9	10	32	0.259	.244 (+6%)	.321 (-2%)	.417 (-17%)	.739 (-11%)	-206.5
2020	TOR	AL	22	69	3	13	1	0	0	6	7	9	22	0.188	.244 (-23%)	.321 (-13%)	.417 (-51%)	.739 (-35%)	-206.5
2021	NYN	NL	142	454	63	113	18	2	18	42	14	46	132	0.249	.243 (+2%)	.317 (+2%)	.410 (+1%)	.727 (+1%)	173.3
2022	CHC	NL	46	153	19	34	6	2	2	15	6	11	42	0.222	.242 (-8%)	.311 (-13%)	.394 (-17%)	.706 (-15%)	-430.6
2022	LAA	AL	13	49	6	8	0	0	1	3	1	4	17	0.163	—	—	—	—	-430.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	ALWC1	TOR	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2015	ALWC	HOU	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	396	335	539	829	41	197
3B	179	157	108	252	35	29
OF	15	9	9	1	2	0
SS	434	392	524	1105	76	248

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	HOU	SS	58	57	95	141	16	38
2014	HOU	SS	82	78	104	229	18	45
2015	HOU	2B	3	0	0	1	0	0
2015	HOU	3B	12	8	10	15	4	3
2015	HOU	OF	7	2	6	0	0	0
2015	HOU	SS	22	18	21	62	5	15
2016	MIL	2B	11	8	16	22	0	5
2016	MIL	3B	42	40	30	59	12	3
2016	MIL	SS	108	104	152	321	17	67
2017	MIL	2B	98	84	155	237	15	56
2017	MIL	OF	6	6	2	1	1	0
2018	MIL	2B	74	64	100	129	6	29
2018	BAL	2B	36	36	51	88	2	17
2018	BAL	SS	18	18	33	49	3	11
2019	BAL	2B	111	85	136	220	8	57
2019	BAL	SS	97	73	70	200	12	47
2020	MIA	2B	12	11	20	28	3	7
2020	MIA	OF	2	1	1	0	1	0
2020	MIA	SS	14	14	10	21	1	8
2020	TOR	2B	13	12	13	34	2	7
2020	TOR	SS	7	5	7	15	2	2
2021	NYN	2B	9	8	11	16	1	4
2021	NYN	3B	97	86	60	134	14	17
2021	NYN	SS	26	23	28	61	0	13
2022	CHN	2B	29	27	37	54	4	15
2022	CHN	3B	15	10	2	17	2	1
2022	CHN	SS	2	2	4	6	2	2
2022	LAA	3B	13	13	6	27	3	5