Robinson
Chirinos
C · Very poor
- PAL
- 10
- WAR
- -1.3
- HR
- 4
2022
Robinson Chirinos
C
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 100 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- July 18, 2011
- Born
- June 5, 1984 (42)
- Birthplace
- Punto Fijo, Venezuela
- Nickname
- Pelo Buche
Career history
- Baltimore Orioles · 2022 (1 season)
- Chicago Cubs · 2021 (1 season)
- New York Mets · 2020 (1 season)
- Texas Rangers · 2020 (1 season)
- Houston Astros · 2019 (1 season)
- Texas Rangers · 2013 – 2018 (6 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2011 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Baltimore Orioles | 67 | 195 | 35 | 4 | 22 | .179 | .552 |
| 2021 | Chicago Cubs | 45 | 97 | 22 | 5 | 15 | .227 | .778 |
| 2020 | 26 | 74 | 12 | 1 | 7 | .162 | .475 | |
| 2020 | New York Mets | 12 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 5 | .219 | .617 |
| 2020 | Texas Rangers | 14 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .119 | .367 |
| 2019 | Houston Astros | 114 | 366 | 87 | 17 | 58 | .238 | .790 |
| 2018 | Texas Rangers | 113 | 360 | 80 | 18 | 65 | .222 | .757 |
| 2017 | Texas Rangers | 88 | 263 | 67 | 17 | 38 | .255 | .866 |
| 2016 | Texas Rangers | 57 | 147 | 33 | 9 | 20 | .224 | .797 |
| 2015 | Texas Rangers | 78 | 233 | 54 | 10 | 34 | .232 | .763 |
| 2014 | Texas Rangers | 93 | 306 | 73 | 13 | 40 | .239 | .705 |
| 2013 | Texas Rangers | 13 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .179 | .519 |
| 2011 | Tampa Bay Rays | 20 | 55 | 12 | 1 | 7 | .218 | .592 |
| Career totals | 714 | 2124 | 480 | 95 | 306 | .226 | .738 | |
Robinson Chirinos: our analysis
2022 season: .179 AVG, .265 OBP, .287 SLG, 4 HR, 22 RBI, 1 SB. WAR -1.3 · PAL 10, very poor.
In 2022, Robinson Chirinos, 42, posts a PAL Rating of 10 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.3.
His strengths: defense (77, well above average). On the other hand, offense (6, among the weakest in the league) and speed (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: positional (+4.5); his biggest cost: batting (-9.3).
A marked decline: his PAL was 48 in 2021, against 10 now; his WAR went from 0.7 to -1.3.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
62
wOBA
.251
xwOBA
.246
OPS
.552
AVG
.179
OBP
.265
HR
4
RBI
22
SB
1
PA
220
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.9
80% of cases: -1.0 to 0.8
Home runs
3
2022 WAR
-1.3
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20210.7 WAR
- 2022-1.3 WAR · -3.5 per full season
Outlook, age included
-30 · 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
39
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 45
- POW
- Power
- 63
- EYE
- Eye
- 67
- SPD
- Speed
- 56
- FLD
- Fielding
- 74
- 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, 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
84.8 mi/h
3th percentile
Max exit velocity
107.6 mi/h
9th percentile
Barrels
6.9 %
45th percentile
Hard-hit
33.1 %
16th percentile
xBA
.165
0th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
23.7 pi/s
2th percentile
Outs above average
—
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BAL | -1.3 | 10 | 39 | 84.8 | 107.6 | 6.9 | 33.1 | .165 |
| 2021 | CHC | 0.7 | 48 | 60 | 89.4 | 109.2 | 8.1 | 45.2 | .186 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | vs TOR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .179 |
| Oct 1 | @ NYY | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .177 |
| Sep 28 | @ BOS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .180 |
| Sep 24 | vs HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .177 |
| Sep 21 | vs DET | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .179 |
| Sep 18 | @ TOR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .178 |
| Sep 11 | vs BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .181 |
| Sep 5 | vs TOR | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .183 |
| Sep 4 | vs ATH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .181 |
| Sep 2 | vs ATH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .183 |
Robinson Chirinos: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Robinson Chirinos have in 2022?
Robinson Chirinos has 4 home runs in 67 games in 2022, with a .179 batting average, 22 RBIs and a .552 OPS.
How old is Robinson Chirinos?
Robinson Chirinos is 42 years old: he was born on June 5, 1984.
How tall is Robinson Chirinos, and how much does he weigh?
Robinson Chirinos is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Robinson Chirinos from?
Venezuela: Robinson Chirinos was born in Punto Fijo, Venezuela.
How good is Robinson Chirinos?
Robinson Chirinos produced -1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 10 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Robinson Chirinos getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 48 in 2021 to 10 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Robinson Chirinos's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.9 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.