Philip
Gosselin
2B · LAA · Very poor
- PAL
- 9
- WAR
- -0.1
- HR
- 7
2021№ 234 / 262
Phil Gosselin
#152B
Los Angeles Angels
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 85 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- August 16, 2013
- Born
- October 3, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Bryn Mawr, PA, USA
- Draft
- 2010
Career history
- Los Angeles Angels · 2022 (1 season)
- Atlanta Braves · 2022 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Angels · 2021 (1 season)
- Philadelphia Phillies · 2019 – 2020 (2 seasons)
- Cincinnati Reds · 2018 (1 season)
- Texas Rangers · 2017 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2017 (1 season)
- Arizona Diamondbacks · 2015 – 2016 (2 seasons)
- Atlanta Braves · 2013 – 2015 (3 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34 | 74 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .149 | .358 | |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Angels | 22 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .098 | .269 |
| 2022 | Atlanta Braves | 12 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .261 | .553 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Angels | 104 | 345 | 90 | 7 | 47 | .261 | .676 |
| 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies | 39 | 92 | 23 | 3 | 12 | .250 | .726 |
| 2019 | Philadelphia Phillies | 44 | 65 | 17 | 0 | 7 | .262 | .602 |
| 2018 | Cincinnati Reds | 20 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .125 | .500 |
| 2017 | 40 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .146 | .368 | |
| 2017 | Texas Rangers | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .375 |
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 28 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .150 | .365 |
| 2016 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 122 | 220 | 61 | 2 | 13 | .277 | .692 |
| 2015 | 44 | 106 | 33 | 3 | 15 | .311 | .873 | |
| 2015 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 24 | 66 | 20 | 3 | 13 | .303 | .927 |
| 2015 | Atlanta Braves | 20 | 40 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .325 | .782 |
| 2014 | Atlanta Braves | 46 | 128 | 34 | 1 | 3 | .266 | .624 |
| 2013 | Atlanta Braves | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .762 |
| Career totals | 497 | 1108 | 281 | 17 | 103 | .254 | .654 | |
Phil Gosselin: our analysis
2021 season: .261 AVG, .314 OBP, .362 SLG, 7 HR, 47 RBI, 4 SB. WAR -0.1 (234th of 262) · PAL 9, very poor.
In 2021, Phil Gosselin, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 9 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.1 ranks 234th among 262 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: speed (79, well above average). On the other hand, power (11, among the weakest in the league) and defense (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: baserunning (+0.3); his biggest cost: batting (-6.7).
Advanced stats, 2021 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
85
wOBA
.297
xwOBA
.289
OPS
.676
AVG
.261
OBP
.314
HR
7
RBI
47
SB
4
PA
373
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
80% of cases: -1.9 to 1.7
Home runs
7
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
-15 · 32 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
58
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 72
- POW
- Power
- 63
- EYE
- Eye
- 66
- SPD
- Speed
- 84
- FLD
- Fielding
- 64
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 78
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
87.6 mi/h
22th percentile
Max exit velocity
110.0 mi/h
35th percentile
Barrels
3.4 %
10th percentile
Hard-hit
35.1 %
25th percentile
xBA
.237
34th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
29.1 pi/s
95th percentile
Outs above average
-5
17th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | @ SEA | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .261 |
| Oct 2 | @ SEA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .256 |
| Oct 1 | @ SEA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .259 |
| Sep 29 | @ TEX | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .262 |
| Sep 28 | @ TEX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .262 |
| Sep 26 | vs SEA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .265 |
| Sep 25 | vs SEA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .269 |
| Sep 24 | vs SEA | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .265 |
| Sep 23 | vs HOU | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .266 |
| Sep 22 | vs HOU | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .269 |
Phil Gosselin: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Phil Gosselin have in 2021?
Phil Gosselin has 7 home runs in 104 games in 2021, with a .261 batting average, 47 RBIs and a .676 OPS.
How old is Phil Gosselin?
Phil Gosselin is 38 years old: he was born on October 3, 1988.
How tall is Phil Gosselin, and how much does he weigh?
Phil Gosselin is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Phil Gosselin from?
United States: Phil Gosselin was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, United States.
What team does Phil Gosselin play for?
Phil Gosselin plays for the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB, at 2B, wearing number 15.
How good is Phil Gosselin?
Phil Gosselin produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021, 237th of 262 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 9 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Phil Gosselin a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 237th of 262 players at his position in the MLB in 2021. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was Phil Gosselin drafted?
Phil Gosselin: 2010.
What is Phil Gosselin's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
