Kurt
Suzuki
C · LAA · Very poor
- PAL
- 9
- WAR
- -0.8
- HR
- 4
2022
Kurt Suzuki
Biography
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 95 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 12, 2007
- Born
- October 4, 1983 (43)
- Birthplace
- Wailuku, HI, USA
- Nickname
- Zuk
- Draft
- 2004
Career history
- Los Angeles Angels · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- Washington Nationals · 2019 – 2020 (2 seasons)
- Atlanta Braves · 2017 – 2018 (2 seasons)
- Minnesota Twins · 2014 – 2016 (3 seasons)
- Athletics · 2013 (1 season)
- Washington Nationals · 2012 – 2013 (2 seasons)
- Athletics · 2007 – 2012 (6 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Los Angeles Angels | 51 | 139 | 25 | 4 | 15 | .180 | .561 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Angels | 72 | 219 | 49 | 6 | 16 | .224 | .636 |
| 2020 | Washington Nationals | 33 | 111 | 30 | 2 | 17 | .270 | .745 |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | 85 | 280 | 74 | 17 | 63 | .264 | .810 |
| 2018 | Atlanta Braves | 105 | 347 | 94 | 12 | 50 | .271 | .776 |
| 2017 | Atlanta Braves | 81 | 276 | 78 | 19 | 50 | .283 | .887 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Twins | 106 | 345 | 89 | 8 | 49 | .258 | .704 |
| 2015 | Minnesota Twins | 131 | 433 | 104 | 5 | 50 | .240 | .610 |
| 2014 | Minnesota Twins | 131 | 452 | 130 | 3 | 61 | .288 | .728 |
| 2013 | 94 | 285 | 66 | 5 | 32 | .232 | .627 | |
| 2013 | Athletics | 15 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 7 | .303 | .888 |
| 2013 | Washington Nationals | 79 | 252 | 56 | 3 | 25 | .222 | .593 |
| 2012 | 118 | 408 | 96 | 6 | 43 | .235 | .604 | |
| 2012 | Washington Nationals | 43 | 146 | 39 | 5 | 25 | .267 | .725 |
| 2012 | Athletics | 75 | 262 | 57 | 1 | 18 | .218 | .536 |
| 2011 | Athletics | 134 | 460 | 109 | 14 | 44 | .237 | .686 |
| 2010 | Athletics | 131 | 495 | 120 | 13 | 71 | .242 | .669 |
| 2009 | Athletics | 147 | 570 | 156 | 15 | 88 | .274 | .734 |
| 2008 | Athletics | 148 | 530 | 148 | 7 | 42 | .279 | .716 |
| 2007 | Athletics | 68 | 213 | 53 | 7 | 39 | .249 | .735 |
| Career totals | 1635 | 5563 | 1421 | 143 | 730 | .255 | .702 | |
Kurt Suzuki: our analysis
2022 season: .180 AVG, .266 OBP, .295 SLG, 4 HR, 15 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -0.8 · PAL 9, very poor.
In 2022, Kurt Suzuki, 43, posts a PAL Rating of 9 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.
His strengths: discipline (70, above average). On the other hand, speed (6, among the weakest in the league) and offense (11, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: positional (+2.8); his biggest cost: batting (-7.1).
An improvement on 2021, when his PAL was 5; his WAR, though, went from -0.4 to -0.8.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
60
wOBA
.254
xwOBA
.268
OPS
.561
AVG
.180
OBP
.266
HR
4
RBI
15
SB
0
PA
159
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.0
80% of cases: -1.1 to 0.8
Home runs
5
2022 WAR
-0.8
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-9)
- 2021-0.4 WAR · -1.0 per full season
- 2022-0.8 WAR · -3.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
-39 · 38 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
35
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 66
- POW
- Power
- 56
- EYE
- Eye
- 76
- SPD
- Speed
- 52
- FLD
- Fielding
- 35
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- 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, 2022
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, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
85.2 mi/h
6th percentile
Max exit velocity
104.2 mi/h
0th percentile
Barrels
3.5 %
12th percentile
Hard-hit
26.5 %
5th percentile
xBA
.194
2th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
24.3 pi/s
4th percentile
Outs above average
—
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LAA | -0.8 | 9 | 35 | 85.2 | 104.2 | 3.5 | 26.5 | .194 |
| 2021 | LAA | -0.4 | 5 | 35 | 85.2 | 105.0 | 3.9 | 27.2 | .202 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 | @ ATH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .180 |
| Oct 1 | vs TEX | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .180 |
| Sep 22 | @ TEX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .175 |
| Aug 28 | @ TOR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .179 |
| Aug 25 | @ TB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .177 |
| Aug 24 | @ TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .180 |
| Aug 22 | @ TB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .180 |
| Aug 21 | @ DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .184 |
| Aug 20 | @ DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .187 |
| Aug 19 | @ DET | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .187 |
Kurt Suzuki: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Kurt Suzuki have in 2022?
Kurt Suzuki has 4 home runs in 51 games in 2022, with a .180 batting average, 15 RBIs and a .561 OPS.
How old is Kurt Suzuki?
Kurt Suzuki is 43 years old: he was born on October 4, 1983.
How tall is Kurt Suzuki, and how much does he weigh?
Kurt Suzuki is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Kurt Suzuki from?
United States: Kurt Suzuki was born in Wailuku, HI, United States.
What team does Kurt Suzuki play for?
Kurt Suzuki plays for the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB, at C, wearing number 8.
How good is Kurt Suzuki?
Kurt Suzuki produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 9 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Kurt Suzuki getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 5 in 2021 to 9 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Kurt Suzuki drafted?
Kurt Suzuki: 2004.
What is Kurt Suzuki's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -1.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
