Mitchell
Moreland
1B · ATH · Below average
- PAL
- 23
- WAR
- -0.1
- HR
- 10
2021
Mitch Moreland
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 111 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- July 29, 2010
- Born
- September 6, 1985 (41)
- Birthplace
- Amory, MS, USA
- Nickname
- 2-Bags
- Draft
- 2007
Career history
- Athletics · 2021 (1 season)
- San Diego Padres · 2020 (1 season)
- Boston Red Sox · 2017 – 2020 (4 seasons)
- Texas Rangers · 2010 – 2016 (7 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Athletics | 81 | 229 | 52 | 10 | 30 | .227 | .701 |
| 2020 | 42 | 136 | 36 | 10 | 29 | .265 | .893 | |
| 2020 | San Diego Padres | 20 | 69 | 14 | 2 | 8 | .203 | .609 |
| 2020 | Boston Red Sox | 22 | 67 | 22 | 8 | 21 | .328 | 1.176 |
| 2019 | Boston Red Sox | 91 | 298 | 75 | 19 | 58 | .252 | .835 |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | 124 | 404 | 99 | 15 | 68 | .245 | .758 |
| 2017 | Boston Red Sox | 149 | 508 | 125 | 22 | 79 | .246 | .769 |
| 2016 | Texas Rangers | 147 | 460 | 107 | 22 | 60 | .233 | .720 |
| 2015 | Texas Rangers | 132 | 471 | 131 | 23 | 85 | .278 | .812 |
| 2014 | Texas Rangers | 52 | 167 | 41 | 2 | 23 | .246 | .644 |
| 2013 | Texas Rangers | 147 | 462 | 107 | 23 | 60 | .232 | .736 |
| 2012 | Texas Rangers | 114 | 327 | 90 | 15 | 50 | .275 | .789 |
| 2011 | Texas Rangers | 134 | 464 | 120 | 16 | 51 | .259 | .734 |
| 2010 | Texas Rangers | 47 | 145 | 37 | 9 | 25 | .255 | .833 |
| Career totals | 1260 | 4071 | 1020 | 186 | 618 | .251 | .764 | |
Mitch Moreland: our analysis
2021 season: .227 AVG, .286 OBP, .415 SLG, 10 HR, 30 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -0.1 · PAL 23, below average.
In 2021, Mitch Moreland, 41, posts a PAL Rating of 23 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of -0.1.
His strengths: power (65, above average). On the other hand, speed (6, among the weakest in the league) and offense (27, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+0.4); his biggest cost: positional (-7.0).
Advanced stats, 2021 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
94
wOBA
.300
xwOBA
.295
OPS
.701
AVG
.227
OBP
.286
HR
10
RBI
30
SB
0
PA
252
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
80% of cases: -1.5 to 1.4
Home runs
9
2021 WAR
-0.1
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.1 WAR · -0.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
-30 · 35 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
67
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 67
- POW
- Power
- 78
- EYE
- Eye
- 68
- SPD
- Speed
- 54
- FLD
- Fielding
- 79
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 87
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
91.0 mi/h
82th percentile
Max exit velocity
112.2 mi/h
61th percentile
Barrels
9.2 %
59th percentile
Hard-hit
47.7 %
84th percentile
xBA
.218
12th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
24.5 pi/s
4th percentile
Outs above average
1
60th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26 | vs NYY | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .227 |
| Aug 24 | vs SEA | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .230 |
| Aug 21 | vs SF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .225 |
| Aug 19 | @ CWS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .229 |
| Aug 18 | @ CWS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .230 |
| Aug 17 | @ CWS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .231 |
| Aug 16 | @ CWS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .233 |
| Aug 15 | @ TEX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .234 |
| Aug 14 | @ TEX | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .236 |
| Aug 13 | @ TEX | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .235 |
Mitch Moreland: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Mitch Moreland have in 2021?
Mitch Moreland has 10 home runs in 81 games in 2021, with a .227 batting average, 30 RBIs and a .701 OPS.
How old is Mitch Moreland?
Mitch Moreland is 41 years old: he was born on September 6, 1985.
How tall is Mitch Moreland, and how much does he weigh?
Mitch Moreland is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 245 lb (111 kg).
Where is Mitch Moreland from?
United States: Mitch Moreland was born in Amory, MS, United States.
What team does Mitch Moreland play for?
Mitch Moreland plays for the Athletics in the MLB, at 1B.
How good is Mitch Moreland?
Mitch Moreland produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 23 out of 100: below average for his position.
Where was Mitch Moreland drafted?
Mitch Moreland: 2007.
What is Mitch Moreland's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
