Adam
Engel
CF · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -0.1
- HR
- 2
2022
Adam Engel
CF
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 98 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 27, 2017
- Born
- December 9, 1991 (34)
- Birthplace
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Nickname
- Man of Steal
- Draft
- 2013
Career history
- San Diego Padres · 2023 (1 season)
- Chicago White Sox · 2017 – 2022 (6 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | San Diego Padres | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| 2022 | Chicago White Sox | 119 | 245 | 55 | 2 | 17 | .224 | .579 |
| 2021 | Chicago White Sox | 39 | 123 | 31 | 7 | 18 | .252 | .832 |
| 2020 | Chicago White Sox | 36 | 88 | 26 | 3 | 12 | .295 | .810 |
| 2019 | Chicago White Sox | 89 | 227 | 55 | 6 | 26 | .242 | .687 |
| 2018 | Chicago White Sox | 143 | 429 | 101 | 6 | 29 | .235 | .615 |
| 2017 | Chicago White Sox | 97 | 301 | 50 | 6 | 21 | .166 | .517 |
| Career totals | 528 | 1419 | 318 | 30 | 123 | .224 | .628 | |
Adam Engel: our analysis
2022 season: .224 AVG, .269 OBP, .310 SLG, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 12 SB. WAR -0.1 · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2022, Adam Engel, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.1.
His strengths: speed (89, among the best in the league) and defense (65, above average). On the other hand, discipline (4, among the weakest in the league) and offense (5, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+1.6); his biggest cost: batting (-10.8).
A marked decline: his PAL was 82 in 2021, against 11 now; his WAR went from 1.3 to -0.1.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
63
wOBA
.256
xwOBA
.249
OPS
.579
AVG
.224
OBP
.269
HR
2
RBI
17
SB
12
PA
260
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
80% of cases: -1.4 to 1.2
Home runs
1
2022 WAR
-0.1
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20211.3 WAR
- 2022-0.1 WAR · -0.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
0 · 30 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
61
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 64
- POW
- Power
- 65
- EYE
- Eye
- 56
- SPD
- Speed
- 89
- FLD
- Fielding
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 64
- EX
- Experience
- 66
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
87.9 mi/h
33th percentile
Max exit velocity
111.2 mi/h
51th percentile
Barrels
1.8 %
4th percentile
Hard-hit
33.1 %
16th percentile
xBA
.220
16th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
29.1 pi/s
92th percentile
Outs above average
3
71th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CWS | -0.1 | 11 | 61 | 87.9 | 111.2 | 1.8 | 33.1 | .220 |
| 2021 | CWS | 1.3 | 82 | 81 | 86.8 | 109.8 | 8.6 | 37.4 | .262 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | vs MIN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .224 |
| Oct 4 | vs MIN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .223 |
| Oct 2 | @ SD | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| Oct 1 | @ SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .221 |
| Sep 30 | @ SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| Sep 29 | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .223 |
| Sep 25 | vs DET | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .223 |
| Sep 23 | vs DET | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Sep 20 | vs CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .220 |
| Sep 18 | @ DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .221 |
Adam Engel: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Adam Engel have in 2022?
Adam Engel has 2 home runs in 119 games in 2022, with a .224 batting average, 17 RBIs and a .579 OPS.
How old is Adam Engel?
Adam Engel is 34 years old: he was born on December 9, 1991.
How tall is Adam Engel, and how much does he weigh?
Adam Engel is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Adam Engel from?
United States: Adam Engel was born in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
How good is Adam Engel?
Adam Engel produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Adam Engel getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 82 in 2021 to 11 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Adam Engel drafted?
Adam Engel: 2013.
What is Adam Engel's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.