Evan
Longoria
3B · TB · Around average
- PAL
- 42
- WAR
- 0.3
- HR
- 11
2023
Evan Longoria
#33B
Tampa Bay Rays
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 97 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 12, 2008
- Born
- October 7, 1985 (41)
- Birthplace
- Downey, CA, USA
- Nickname
- Longo
- Draft
- 2006
Career history
- Arizona Diamondbacks · 2023 (1 season)
- San Francisco Giants · 2018 – 2022 (5 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2008 – 2017 (10 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 74 | 211 | 47 | 11 | 28 | .223 | .717 |
| 2022 | San Francisco Giants | 89 | 266 | 65 | 14 | 42 | .244 | .766 |
| 2021 | San Francisco Giants | 81 | 253 | 66 | 13 | 46 | .261 | .833 |
| 2020 | San Francisco Giants | 53 | 193 | 49 | 7 | 28 | .254 | .722 |
| 2019 | San Francisco Giants | 129 | 453 | 115 | 20 | 69 | .254 | .762 |
| 2018 | San Francisco Giants | 125 | 480 | 117 | 16 | 54 | .244 | .694 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Rays | 156 | 613 | 160 | 20 | 86 | .261 | .737 |
| 2016 | Tampa Bay Rays | 160 | 633 | 173 | 36 | 98 | .273 | .839 |
| 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays | 160 | 604 | 163 | 21 | 73 | .270 | .763 |
| 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays | 162 | 624 | 158 | 22 | 91 | .253 | .724 |
| 2013 | Tampa Bay Rays | 160 | 614 | 165 | 32 | 88 | .269 | .841 |
| 2012 | Tampa Bay Rays | 74 | 273 | 79 | 17 | 55 | .289 | .896 |
| 2011 | Tampa Bay Rays | 133 | 483 | 118 | 31 | 99 | .244 | .850 |
| 2010 | Tampa Bay Rays | 151 | 574 | 169 | 22 | 104 | .294 | .879 |
| 2009 | Tampa Bay Rays | 157 | 584 | 164 | 33 | 113 | .281 | .890 |
| 2008 | Tampa Bay Rays | 122 | 448 | 122 | 27 | 85 | .272 | .874 |
| Career totals | 1986 | 7306 | 1930 | 342 | 1159 | .264 | .804 | |
Evan Longoria: our analysis
2023 season: .223 AVG, .295 OBP, .422 SLG, 11 HR, 28 RBI, 0 SB. WAR 0.3 · PAL 42, around average.
In 2023, Evan Longoria, 41, posts a PAL Rating of 42 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.3.
His strengths: power (77, well above average). On the other hand, speed (18, well below average) and discipline (26, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+0.7); his biggest cost: batting (-2.6).
A marked decline: his PAL was 65 in 2022, against 42 now; his WAR went from 1.4 to 0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
91
wOBA
.308
xwOBA
.326
OPS
.717
AVG
.223
OBP
.295
HR
11
RBI
28
SB
0
PA
237
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.3
80% of cases: -1.2 to 1.8
Home runs
12
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 (-12)
- 20212.0 WAR · 4.1 per full season
- 20221.4 WAR · 2.8 per full season
- 20230.3 WAR · 0.8 per full season
Outlook, age included
-42 · 37 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
75
Established regular
- CON
- Contact
- 64
- POW
- Power
- 83
- EYE
- Eye
- 73
- SPD
- Speed
- 60
- FLD
- Fielding
- 77
- DUR
- Durability
- 59
- EX
- Experience
- 96
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
92.2 mi/h
93th percentile
Max exit velocity
109.7 mi/h
29th percentile
Barrels
10.6 %
70th percentile
Hard-hit
51.8 %
94th percentile
xBA
.229
25th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.2 pi/s
17th percentile
Outs above average
1
58th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AZ | 0.3 | 42 | 75 | 92.2 | 109.7 | 10.6 | 51.8 | .229 |
| 2022 | SF | 1.4 | 65 | 76 | 91.1 | 109.6 | 12.4 | 46.8 | .233 |
| 2021 | SF | 2.0 | 79 | 81 | 94.1 | 113.2 | 13.4 | 54.5 | .245 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | vs HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .223 |
| Sep 30 | vs HOU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .226 |
| Sep 24 | @ NYY | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .223 |
| Sep 16 | vs CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .222 |
| Sep 15 | vs CHC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| Sep 13 | @ NYM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .225 |
| Sep 12 | @ NYM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .230 |
| Sep 11 | @ NYM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .231 |
| Sep 9 | @ CHC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .228 |
| Sep 6 | vs COL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .226 |
Evan Longoria: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Evan Longoria have in 2023?
Evan Longoria has 11 home runs in 74 games in 2023, with a .223 batting average, 28 RBIs and a .717 OPS.
How old is Evan Longoria?
Evan Longoria is 41 years old: he was born on October 7, 1985.
How tall is Evan Longoria, and how much does he weigh?
Evan Longoria is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 214 lb (97 kg).
Where is Evan Longoria from?
United States: Evan Longoria was born in Downey, CA, United States.
What team does Evan Longoria play for?
Evan Longoria plays for the Tampa Bay Rays in the MLB, at 3B, wearing number 3.
How good is Evan Longoria?
Evan Longoria produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 42 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Evan Longoria getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 65 in 2022 to 42 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Evan Longoria drafted?
Evan Longoria: 2006.
What is Evan Longoria's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.3 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
