Elvis
Andrus
SS · TEX · Below average
- PAL
- 22
- WAR
- 1.2
- HR
- 6
2023№ 177 / 293
Elvis Andrus
#1SS
Texas Rangers
Biography
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 95 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 6, 2009
- Born
- August 26, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Maracay, Venezuela
- Nickname
- El Comando
Career history
- Chicago White Sox · 2022 – 2023 (2 seasons)
- Athletics · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- Texas Rangers · 2009 – 2020 (12 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chicago White Sox | 112 | 374 | 94 | 6 | 44 | .251 | .662 |
| 2022 | 149 | 535 | 133 | 17 | 58 | .249 | .707 | |
| 2022 | Chicago White Sox | 43 | 181 | 49 | 9 | 28 | .271 | .773 |
| 2022 | Athletics | 106 | 354 | 84 | 8 | 30 | .237 | .674 |
| 2021 | Athletics | 146 | 497 | 121 | 3 | 37 | .243 | .614 |
| 2020 | Texas Rangers | 29 | 103 | 20 | 3 | 7 | .194 | .582 |
| 2019 | Texas Rangers | 147 | 600 | 165 | 12 | 72 | .275 | .706 |
| 2018 | Texas Rangers | 97 | 395 | 101 | 6 | 33 | .256 | .675 |
| 2017 | Texas Rangers | 158 | 643 | 191 | 20 | 88 | .297 | .808 |
| 2016 | Texas Rangers | 147 | 506 | 153 | 8 | 69 | .302 | .801 |
| 2015 | Texas Rangers | 160 | 596 | 154 | 7 | 62 | .258 | .666 |
| 2014 | Texas Rangers | 157 | 619 | 163 | 2 | 41 | .263 | .647 |
| 2013 | Texas Rangers | 156 | 620 | 168 | 4 | 67 | .271 | .659 |
| 2012 | Texas Rangers | 158 | 629 | 180 | 3 | 62 | .286 | .727 |
| 2011 | Texas Rangers | 150 | 587 | 164 | 5 | 60 | .279 | .708 |
| 2010 | Texas Rangers | 148 | 588 | 156 | 0 | 35 | .265 | .643 |
| 2009 | Texas Rangers | 145 | 480 | 128 | 6 | 40 | .267 | .702 |
| Career totals | 2059 | 7772 | 2091 | 102 | 775 | .269 | .695 | |
Elvis Andrus: our analysis
2023 season: .251 AVG, .304 OBP, .358 SLG, 6 HR, 44 RBI, 12 SB. WAR 1.2 (177th of 293) · PAL 22, below average.
In 2023, Elvis Andrus, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 22 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 1.2 ranks 177th among 293 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: defense (84, well above average). On the other hand, power (7, among the weakest in the league) and offense (12, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+3.9); his biggest cost: batting (-8.9).
A marked decline: his PAL was 55 in 2022, against 22 now; his WAR went from 3.4 to 1.2.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
82
wOBA
.290
xwOBA
.270
OPS
.662
AVG
.251
OBP
.304
HR
6
RBI
44
SB
12
PA
406
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
1.4
80% of cases: -0.6 to 3.5
Home runs
7
2023 WAR
1.2
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-12)
- 20211.6 WAR · 1.8 per full season
- 20223.4 WAR · 3.5 per full season
- 20231.2 WAR · 1.8 per full season
Outlook, age included
-27 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
68
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 80
- POW
- Power
- 60
- EYE
- Eye
- 74
- SPD
- Speed
- 74
- FLD
- Fielding
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 76
- EX
- Experience
- 94
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, 2023
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, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
87.5 mi/h
19th percentile
Max exit velocity
109.4 mi/h
25th percentile
Barrels
2.6 %
5th percentile
Hard-hit
31.0 %
10th percentile
xBA
.229
25th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.5 pi/s
25th percentile
Outs above average
6
83th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CWS | 1.2 | 22 | 68 | 87.5 | 109.4 | 2.6 | 31.0 | .229 |
| 2022 | CWS | 3.4 | 55 | 73 | 87.9 | 109.9 | 4.5 | 34.8 | .245 |
| 2021 | ATH | 1.6 | 20 | 76 | 87.8 | 109.8 | 2.1 | 34.8 | .272 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs SD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .251 |
| Sep 29 | vs SD | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .255 |
| Sep 27 | vs AZ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .252 |
| Sep 26 | vs AZ | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .255 |
| Sep 24 | @ BOS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .255 |
| Sep 22 | @ BOS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .254 |
| Sep 19 | @ WSH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .254 |
| Sep 18 | @ WSH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .257 |
| Sep 17 | vs MIN | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 |
| Sep 16 | vs MIN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 |
Elvis Andrus: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Elvis Andrus have in 2023?
Elvis Andrus has 6 home runs in 112 games in 2023, with a .251 batting average, 44 RBIs and a .662 OPS.
How old is Elvis Andrus?
Elvis Andrus is 38 years old: he was born on August 26, 1988.
How tall is Elvis Andrus, and how much does he weigh?
Elvis Andrus is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Elvis Andrus from?
Venezuela: Elvis Andrus was born in Maracay, Venezuela.
What team does Elvis Andrus play for?
Elvis Andrus plays for the Texas Rangers in the MLB, at SS, wearing number 1.
How good is Elvis Andrus?
Elvis Andrus produced 1.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 178th of 293 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 22 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Elvis Andrus a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 178th of 293 players at his position in the MLB in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Elvis Andrus getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 55 in 2022 to 22 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Elvis Andrus's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 1.4 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
