Eric
Hosmer
1B · CHC · Very poor
- PAL
- 15
- WAR
- -0.3
- HR
- 2
2023
Eric Hosmer
#301B
Chicago Cubs
Biography
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 103 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- May 6, 2011
- Born
- October 24, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- South Miami, FL, USA
- Nickname
- Papo
- Draft
- 2008
Career history
- Chicago Cubs · 2023 (1 season)
- Boston Red Sox · 2022 (1 season)
- San Diego Padres · 2018 – 2022 (5 seasons)
- Kansas City Royals · 2011 – 2017 (7 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chicago Cubs | 31 | 94 | 22 | 2 | 14 | .234 | .610 |
| 2022 | 104 | 380 | 102 | 8 | 44 | .268 | .716 | |
| 2022 | Boston Red Sox | 14 | 45 | 11 | 0 | 4 | .244 | .631 |
| 2022 | San Diego Padres | 90 | 335 | 91 | 8 | 40 | .272 | .727 |
| 2021 | San Diego Padres | 151 | 509 | 137 | 12 | 65 | .269 | .732 |
| 2020 | San Diego Padres | 38 | 143 | 41 | 9 | 36 | .287 | .850 |
| 2019 | San Diego Padres | 160 | 619 | 164 | 22 | 99 | .265 | .735 |
| 2018 | San Diego Padres | 157 | 613 | 155 | 18 | 69 | .253 | .720 |
| 2017 | Kansas City Royals | 162 | 603 | 192 | 25 | 94 | .318 | .883 |
| 2016 | Kansas City Royals | 158 | 605 | 161 | 25 | 104 | .266 | .761 |
| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | 158 | 599 | 178 | 18 | 93 | .297 | .822 |
| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | 131 | 503 | 136 | 9 | 58 | .270 | .716 |
| 2013 | Kansas City Royals | 159 | 623 | 188 | 17 | 79 | .302 | .801 |
| 2012 | Kansas City Royals | 152 | 535 | 124 | 14 | 60 | .232 | .663 |
| 2011 | Kansas City Royals | 128 | 523 | 153 | 19 | 78 | .293 | .799 |
| Career totals | 1689 | 6349 | 1753 | 198 | 893 | .276 | .762 | |
Eric Hosmer: our analysis
2023 season: .234 AVG, .280 OBP, .330 SLG, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -0.3 · PAL 15, very poor.
In 2023, Eric Hosmer, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 15 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.3.
On the other hand, speed (18, well below average) and offense (20, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+0.5); his biggest cost: batting (-4.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 32 in 2022, against 15 now; his WAR went from 0.6 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
67
wOBA
.269
xwOBA
.243
OPS
.610
AVG
.234
OBP
.280
HR
2
RBI
14
SB
0
PA
100
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.7
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.4
Home runs
5
2023 WAR
-0.3
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-8)
- 20210.9 WAR · 1.0 per full season
- 20220.6 WAR · 0.9 per full season
- 2023-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
-23 · 33 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
- 79
- POW
- Power
- 68
- EYE
- Eye
- 78
- SPD
- Speed
- 59
- FLD
- Fielding
- 81
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 90
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
85.1 mi/h
2th percentile
Max exit velocity
110.3 mi/h
38th percentile
Barrels
5.8 %
27th percentile
Hard-hit
34.8 %
20th percentile
xBA
.202
3th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
25.0 pi/s
5th percentile
Outs above average
0
49th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CHC | -0.3 | 15 | 68 | 85.1 | 110.3 | 5.8 | 34.8 | .202 |
| 2022 | BOS | 0.6 | 32 | 76 | 88.4 | 112.9 | 5.7 | 39.7 | .253 |
| 2021 | SD | 0.9 | 33 | 78 | 90.5 | 112.5 | 5.8 | 47.0 | .264 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | @ HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .234 |
| May 13 | @ MIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .239 |
| May 9 | vs STL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .247 |
| May 8 | vs STL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .247 |
| May 7 | vs MIA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| May 3 | @ WSH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| May 2 | @ WSH | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .263 |
| Apr 30 | @ MIA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Apr 29 | @ MIA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .246 |
| Apr 28 | @ MIA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .242 |
Eric Hosmer: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Eric Hosmer have in 2023?
Eric Hosmer has 2 home runs in 31 games in 2023, with a .234 batting average, 14 RBIs and a .610 OPS.
How old is Eric Hosmer?
Eric Hosmer is 37 years old: he was born on October 24, 1989.
How tall is Eric Hosmer, and how much does he weigh?
Eric Hosmer is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 227 lb (103 kg).
Where is Eric Hosmer from?
United States: Eric Hosmer was born in South Miami, FL, United States.
What team does Eric Hosmer play for?
Eric Hosmer plays for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB, at 1B, wearing number 30.
How good is Eric Hosmer?
Eric Hosmer produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 15 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Eric Hosmer getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 32 in 2022 to 15 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Eric Hosmer drafted?
Eric Hosmer: 2008.
What is Eric Hosmer's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -0.7 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
