Yan
Gomes
C · CHC · Around average
- PAL
- 42
- WAR
- 1.0
- HR
- 10
2023№ 191 / 293
Yan Gomes
#10C
Chicago Cubs
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 96 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 17, 2012
- Born
- July 19, 1987 (39)
- Birthplace
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Nickname
- Gomer
- Draft
- 2009
Career history
- Chicago Cubs · 2022 – 2024 (3 seasons)
- Athletics · 2021 (1 season)
- Washington Nationals · 2019 – 2021 (3 seasons)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2013 – 2018 (6 seasons)
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2012 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chicago Cubs | 34 | 91 | 14 | 2 | 7 | .154 | .421 |
| 2023 | Chicago Cubs | 116 | 382 | 102 | 10 | 63 | .267 | .723 |
| 2022 | Chicago Cubs | 86 | 277 | 65 | 8 | 31 | .235 | .625 |
| 2021 | 103 | 349 | 88 | 14 | 52 | .252 | .722 | |
| 2021 | Athletics | 40 | 131 | 29 | 5 | 17 | .221 | .630 |
| 2021 | Washington Nationals | 63 | 218 | 59 | 9 | 35 | .271 | .777 |
| 2020 | Washington Nationals | 30 | 109 | 31 | 4 | 13 | .284 | .787 |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | 97 | 314 | 70 | 12 | 43 | .223 | .705 |
| 2018 | Cleveland Guardians | 112 | 403 | 107 | 16 | 48 | .266 | .762 |
| 2017 | Cleveland Guardians | 105 | 341 | 79 | 14 | 56 | .232 | .708 |
| 2016 | Cleveland Guardians | 74 | 251 | 42 | 9 | 34 | .167 | .528 |
| 2015 | Cleveland Guardians | 95 | 363 | 84 | 12 | 45 | .231 | .658 |
| 2014 | Cleveland Guardians | 135 | 485 | 135 | 21 | 74 | .278 | .785 |
| 2013 | Cleveland Guardians | 88 | 293 | 86 | 11 | 38 | .294 | .826 |
| 2012 | Toronto Blue Jays | 43 | 98 | 20 | 4 | 13 | .204 | .631 |
| Career totals | 1118 | 3756 | 923 | 137 | 517 | .246 | .707 | |
Yan Gomes: our analysis
2023 season: .267 AVG, .315 OBP, .408 SLG, 10 HR, 63 RBI, 1 SB. WAR 1.0 (191st of 293) · PAL 42, around average.
In 2023, Yan Gomes, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 42 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.0 ranks 191st among 293 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: defense (81, well above average). On the other hand, speed (23, well below average) and power (27, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: positional (+5.7); his biggest cost: batting (-2.1).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 25 in 2022 to 42; his WAR went from 0.9 to 1.0.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
96
wOBA
.312
xwOBA
.322
OPS
.723
AVG
.267
OBP
.315
HR
10
RBI
63
SB
1
PA
419
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.8
80% of cases: -0.9 to 2.6
Home runs
8
2023 WAR
1.0
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (-2)
- 20212.2 WAR · 3.5 per full season
- 20220.9 WAR · 1.8 per full season
- 20231.0 WAR · 1.4 per full season
Outlook, age included
-32 · 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, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
67
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 81
- POW
- Power
- 66
- EYE
- Eye
- 63
- SPD
- Speed
- 65
- FLD
- Fielding
- 88
- DUR
- Durability
- 74
- 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, 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
87.4 mi/h
18th percentile
Max exit velocity
109.7 mi/h
29th percentile
Barrels
7.8 %
46th percentile
Hard-hit
36.4 %
26th percentile
xBA
.259
70th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.2 pi/s
17th percentile
Outs above average
—
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CHC | 1.0 | 42 | 67 | 87.4 | 109.7 | 7.8 | 36.4 | .259 |
| 2022 | CHC | 0.9 | 25 | 68 | 85.3 | 107.5 | 3.4 | 28.9 | .250 |
| 2021 | ATH | 2.2 | 67 | 77 | 89.6 | 107.7 | 8.8 | 38.2 | .274 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | @ MIL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .267 |
| Sep 29 | @ MIL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .266 |
| Sep 28 | @ ATL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .269 |
| Sep 27 | @ ATL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .272 |
| Sep 26 | @ ATL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .272 |
| Sep 24 | vs COL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .269 |
| Sep 23 | vs COL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .268 |
| Sep 21 | vs PIT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .268 |
| Sep 20 | vs PIT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .270 |
| Sep 19 | vs PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .270 |
Yan Gomes: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Yan Gomes have in 2023?
Yan Gomes has 10 home runs in 116 games in 2023, with a .267 batting average, 63 RBIs and a .723 OPS.
How old is Yan Gomes?
Yan Gomes is 39 years old: he was born on July 19, 1987.
How tall is Yan Gomes, and how much does he weigh?
Yan Gomes is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
Where is Yan Gomes from?
Brazil: Yan Gomes was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
What team does Yan Gomes play for?
Yan Gomes plays for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB, at C, wearing number 10.
How good is Yan Gomes?
Yan Gomes produced 1.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023, 191st of 293 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 42 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Yan Gomes a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 191st of 293 players at his position in the MLB in 2023. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Yan Gomes getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 25 in 2022 to 42 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Yan Gomes drafted?
Yan Gomes: 2009.
What is Yan Gomes's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.8 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
