Gregory
Polanco
RF · Very poor
- PAL
- 10
- WAR
- -1.0
- HR
- 11
2021№ 258 / 262
Gregory Polanco
RF
Biography
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 109 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- June 10, 2014
- Born
- September 14, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Nickname
- El Coffee
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 107 | 336 | 70 | 11 | 36 | .208 | .637 |
| 2020 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 50 | 157 | 24 | 7 | 22 | .153 | .539 |
| 2019 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 42 | 153 | 37 | 6 | 17 | .242 | .726 |
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 130 | 461 | 117 | 23 | 81 | .254 | .839 |
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 108 | 379 | 95 | 11 | 35 | .251 | .696 |
| 2016 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 144 | 527 | 136 | 22 | 86 | .258 | .786 |
| 2015 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 153 | 593 | 152 | 9 | 52 | .256 | .701 |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 89 | 277 | 65 | 7 | 33 | .235 | .650 |
| Career totals | 823 | 2883 | 696 | 96 | 362 | .241 | .718 | |
Gregory Polanco: our analysis
2021 season: .208 AVG, .283 OBP, .354 SLG, 11 HR, 36 RBI, 14 SB. WAR -1.0 (258th of 262) · PAL 10, very poor.
In 2021, Gregory Polanco, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 10 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -1.0 ranks 258th among 262 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: speed (83, well above average). On the other hand, offense (11, among the weakest in the league) and defense (15, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: baserunning (+2.0); his biggest cost: batting (-15.3).
Advanced stats, 2021 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
69
wOBA
.275
xwOBA
.316
OPS
.637
AVG
.208
OBP
.283
HR
11
RBI
36
SB
14
PA
382
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.0
80% of cases: -1.1 to 1.5
Home runs
11
2021 WAR
-1.0
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-1.0 WAR · -1.6 per full season
Outlook, age included
0 · 29 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
72
Established regular
- CON
- Contact
- 64
- POW
- Power
- 79
- EYE
- Eye
- 69
- SPD
- Speed
- 81
- FLD
- Fielding
- 64
- DUR
- Durability
- 65
- EX
- Experience
- 75
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, 2021
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, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
89.9 mi/h
65th percentile
Max exit velocity
116.2 mi/h
91th percentile
Barrels
9.6 %
63th percentile
Hard-hit
48.3 %
86th percentile
xBA
.227
20th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
27.2 pi/s
47th percentile
Outs above average
-1
39th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | vs STL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .208 |
| Aug 26 | vs STL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .209 |
| Aug 25 | vs AZ | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .203 |
| Aug 24 | vs AZ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .199 |
| Aug 23 | vs AZ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .197 |
| Aug 22 | @ STL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .199 |
| Aug 21 | @ STL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .198 |
| Aug 20 | @ STL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .197 |
| Aug 18 | @ LAD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .199 |
| Aug 17 | @ LAD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .201 |
Gregory Polanco: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Gregory Polanco have in 2021?
Gregory Polanco has 11 home runs in 107 games in 2021, with a .208 batting average, 36 RBIs and a .637 OPS.
How old is Gregory Polanco?
Gregory Polanco is 35 years old: he was born on September 14, 1991.
How tall is Gregory Polanco, and how much does he weigh?
Gregory Polanco is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 240 lb (109 kg).
Where is Gregory Polanco from?
Dominican Republic: Gregory Polanco was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
How good is Gregory Polanco?
Gregory Polanco produced -1.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021, 259th of 262 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 10 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Gregory Polanco a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 259th of 262 players at his position in the MLB in 2021. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What is Gregory Polanco's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -1.0 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.