Kolten Wong

Born: 10/10/1990 in Hilo, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-08-16 | Final Game: 2023-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kolten Kaha Wong

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Biography

Kolten Wong, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2013 to 2023. He played primarily as a position player, known for his exceptional defensive skills and speed on the base paths. Over the course of 1,189 games, Wong recorded 973 hits, 86 home runs, and 405 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .256. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 120 bags throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Wong's playing style was characterized by his agility and quick reflexes, making him a standout second baseman. He was particularly recognized for his defensive prowess, contributing significantly to his teams' infield dynamics. While he earned the title of Rookie of the Month during his debut season, Wong's impact extended beyond individual accolades, as he became a reliable figure in the lineup, bringing both offensive and defensive stability to his teams. His career reflected the evolution of the game in the 2010s, marked by a growing emphasis on versatility and speed, elements that Wong embodied throughout his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1189	3796	511	973	186	31	86	405	120	328	687	0.256	0.330	0.390	0.719	-387.7

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .410 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	STL	NL	32	59	6	9	1	0	0	0	3	3	12	0.153	.253 (-40%)	.317 (-39%)	.396 (-57%)	.714 (-49%)	-477.9
2014	STL	NL	113	402	52	100	14	3	12	42	20	21	71	0.249	.251 (-1%)	.313 (-7%)	.386 (avg)	.700 (-3%)	-267.8
2015	STL	NL	150	557	71	146	28	4	11	61	15	36	95	0.262	.254 (+3%)	.316 (+1%)	.404 (-5%)	.721 (-2%)	-181.3
2016	STL	NL	121	313	39	75	7	7	5	23	7	34	52	0.240	.255 (-6%)	.321 (+2%)	.417 (-15%)	.738 (-8%)	-430.7
2017	STL	NL	108	354	55	101	27	3	4	42	8	41	60	0.285	.254 (+12%)	.324 (+16%)	.425 (-3%)	.750 (+5%)	504.0
2018	STL	NL	127	353	41	88	18	2	9	38	6	31	60	0.249	.247 (+1%)	.318 (+4%)	.409 (-5%)	.727 (-1%)	7.8
2019	STL	NL	148	478	61	136	25	4	11	59	24	47	83	0.285	.252 (+13%)	.322 (+12%)	.434 (-3%)	.757 (+3%)	486.2
2020	STL	NL	53	181	26	48	4	2	1	16	5	20	30	0.265	.244 (+8%)	.321 (+9%)	.417 (-22%)	.739 (-9%)	-201.5
2021	MIL	NL	116	445	70	121	32	2	14	50	12	31	83	0.272	.243 (+12%)	.317 (+6%)	.410 (+9%)	.727 (+8%)	630.1
2022	MIL	NL	134	430	65	108	24	4	15	47	17	46	88	0.251	.242 (+3%)	.311 (+9%)	.394 (+9%)	.706 (+9%)	814.5
2023	SEA	AL	67	194	21	32	6	0	2	19	1	16	46	0.165	.248 (-34%)	.320 (-25%)	.414 (-45%)	.734 (-36%)	-1271.2
2023	LAD	NL	20	30	4	9	0	0	2	8	2	2	7	0.300	—	—	—	—	-1271.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
38	115	10	21	8	1	5	15	7	22	0.183

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2023	NLDS2	LAN	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000
2021	NLDS1	MIL	4	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.067
2020	NLWC2	SLN	3	14	1	3	1	0	1	4	0	0	0.214
2019	NLCS	SLN	4	14	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.143
2019	NLDS2	SLN	5	20	3	5	3	0	0	4	2	6	0.250
2015	NLDS1	SLN	4	14	1	2	1	0	1	1	0	5	0.143
2014	NLCS	SLN	5	18	3	5	2	1	2	4	1	3	0.278
2014	NLDS2	SLN	3	11	1	2	1	0	1	2	0	2	0.182
2013	NLCS	SLN	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2013	NLDS1	SLN	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2013	WS	SLN	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1105	982	1766	2743	90	670
OF	16	11	26	0	0	0
SS	1	0	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	SLN	2B	18	10	22	43	0	8
2014	SLN	2B	107	100	196	273	12	70
2015	SLN	2B	147	140	312	410	17	107
2016	SLN	2B	88	70	132	256	8	67
2016	SLN	OF	16	11	26	0	0	0
2017	SLN	2B	106	99	191	276	10	78
2018	SLN	2B	119	98	165	306	9	73
2019	SLN	2B	147	134	250	412	9	103
2020	SLN	2B	53	48	59	129	2	29
2021	MIL	2B	113	108	164	229	2	51
2022	MIL	2B	131	115	182	255	17	60
2022	MIL	SS	1	0	3	0	0	0
2023	SEA	2B	65	57	86	139	3	21
2023	LAN	2B	11	3	7	15	1	3