Jesús
Aguilar
1B · Very poor
- PAL
- 14
- WAR
- -0.3
- HR
- 5
2023
Jesús Aguilar
#241B
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 126 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 15, 2014
- Born
- June 30, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Maracay, Venezuela
- Nickname
- El Causa
Career history
- Athletics · 2023 (1 season)
- Baltimore Orioles · 2022 (1 season)
- Miami Marlins · 2020 – 2022 (3 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2019 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2017 – 2019 (3 seasons)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2014 – 2016 (3 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Athletics | 36 | 104 | 23 | 5 | 9 | .221 | .666 |
| 2022 | 129 | 464 | 109 | 16 | 51 | .235 | .660 | |
| 2022 | Baltimore Orioles | 16 | 49 | 11 | 1 | 2 | .224 | .546 |
| 2022 | Miami Marlins | 113 | 415 | 98 | 15 | 49 | .236 | .674 |
| 2021 | Miami Marlins | 131 | 449 | 117 | 22 | 93 | .261 | .788 |
| 2020 | Miami Marlins | 51 | 188 | 52 | 8 | 34 | .277 | .809 |
| 2019 | 131 | 314 | 74 | 12 | 50 | .236 | .714 | |
| 2019 | Tampa Bay Rays | 37 | 92 | 24 | 4 | 16 | .261 | .760 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers | 94 | 222 | 50 | 8 | 34 | .225 | .694 |
| 2018 | Milwaukee Brewers | 149 | 492 | 135 | 35 | 108 | .274 | .891 |
| 2017 | Milwaukee Brewers | 133 | 279 | 74 | 16 | 52 | .265 | .836 |
| 2016 | Cleveland Guardians | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| 2015 | Cleveland Guardians | 7 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .316 | .718 |
| 2014 | Cleveland Guardians | 19 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .121 | .332 |
| Career totals | 795 | 2348 | 594 | 114 | 402 | .253 | .768 | |
Jesús Aguilar: our analysis
2023 season: .221 AVG, .281 OBP, .385 SLG, 5 HR, 9 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -0.3 · PAL 14, very poor.
In 2023, Jesús Aguilar, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 14 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.3.
On the other hand, speed (3, among the weakest in the league) and offense (23, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), no component is positive; the costliest: batting (-2.8).
An improvement on 2022, when his PAL was 10; his WAR went from -0.8 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
80
wOBA
.282
xwOBA
.248
OPS
.666
AVG
.221
OBP
.281
HR
5
RBI
9
SB
0
PA
115
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.8
80% of cases: -0.9 to 1.5
Home runs
13
2023 WAR
-0.3
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (-3)
- 20211.3 WAR · 1.5 per full season
- 2022-0.8 WAR · -0.9 per full season
- 2023-0.3 WAR
Outlook, age included
-18 · 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
61
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 69
- POW
- Power
- 70
- EYE
- Eye
- 68
- SPD
- Speed
- 47
- FLD
- Fielding
- 83
- DUR
- Durability
- 55
- EX
- Experience
- 81
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
86.7 mi/h
12th percentile
Max exit velocity
108.2 mi/h
10th percentile
Barrels
6.8 %
37th percentile
Hard-hit
29.7 %
8th percentile
xBA
.187
1th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
23.0 pi/s
0th percentile
Outs above average
-1
40th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ATH | -0.3 | 14 | 61 | 86.7 | 108.2 | 6.8 | 29.7 | .187 |
| 2022 | BAL | -0.8 | 10 | 67 | 87.7 | 108.1 | 6.9 | 36.0 | .239 |
| 2021 | MIA | 1.3 | 49 | 79 | 89.6 | 110.6 | 8.5 | 41.0 | .255 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | vs HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .221 |
| May 23 | @ SEA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .228 |
| May 21 | @ HOU | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .235 |
| May 16 | vs AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .232 |
| May 14 | vs TEX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .237 |
| May 12 | vs TEX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .247 |
| May 9 | @ NYY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .256 |
| May 8 | @ NYY | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .262 |
| May 7 | @ KC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .256 |
| May 6 | @ KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .263 |
Jesús Aguilar: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Jesús Aguilar have in 2023?
Jesús Aguilar has 5 home runs in 36 games in 2023, with a .221 batting average, 9 RBIs and a .666 OPS.
How old is Jesús Aguilar?
Jesús Aguilar is 36 years old: he was born on June 30, 1990.
How tall is Jesús Aguilar, and how much does he weigh?
Jesús Aguilar is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 278 lb (126 kg).
Where is Jesús Aguilar from?
Venezuela: Jesús Aguilar was born in Maracay, Venezuela.
How good is Jesús Aguilar?
Jesús Aguilar produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 14 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Jesús Aguilar getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 10 in 2022 to 14 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Jesús Aguilar's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -0.8 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.