Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
2025 proj | 234 | 49 | 26 | 10 | 30 | 15 | 80 | 2 | 0.209 | 8.1 |
2025 | 54 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 0.204 | -1.3 |
2024 | 445 | 101 | 54 | 24 | 56 | 23 | 156 | 2 | 0.227 | 22.1 |
2023 | 372 | 77 | 41 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 121 | 4 | 0.207 | 10.1 |
2022 | 210 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 79 | 3 | 0.152 | -0.9 |
2021 | 356 | 70 | 44 | 19 | 45 | 35 | 103 | 4 | 0.197 | 13.3 |
2020 | 152 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 50 | 1 | 0.250 | 18.3 |
2019 | 583 | 135 | 97 | 30 | 78 | 62 | 149 | 9 | 0.232 | 36.6 |
2018 | 436 | 105 | 68 | 19 | 68 | 36 | 123 | 1 | 0.241 | 25.8 |
2017 | 417 | 119 | 55 | 25 | 65 | 21 | 124 | 1 | 0.285 | 36.6 |
Date | News |
4/18/25 | Next Man Up: Meet Nationals Nasim Nunez. Injuries to All-Star shortstop C.J. Abrams and newly acquired Paul DeJong have opened an opportunity for Nasim Nunez. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/next-man-meet-nat... |
4/17/25 | Nats' DeJong to IL with fractured nose after HBP. A day after he was struck in the face by a pitch, Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured nose. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44703224/washi... |
4/17/25 | Nats' DeJong to IL with fractured nose after HBP. A day after he was struck in the face by a pitch, Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured nose. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44703224/washi... |
4/16/25 | Nats' DeJong hit in face with pitch, to have scan. Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was hit in the face by a pitch and left Tuesday's game against the Pirates in the sixth inning. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44690766/natio... |
4/16/25 | Nats' DeJong hit in face with pitch, to have scan. Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was hit in the face by a pitch and left Tuesday's game against the Pirates in the sixth inning. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44690766/natio... |
4/15/25 | Nationals' DeJong hit in face with pitch, exits. Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was hit in the face by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on Tuesday night and left the game in the sixth inning. The pitch struck DeJong on his left cheek. After being attended to by athletic trainers, DeJong walked off the field. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44690766/natio... |
3/02/25 | DeJong powers Washington Nationals over Houston Astros 4-3. Paul DeJong hit a two-run home run to lead the Washington Nationals in a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros in spring training play. The Nationals started off hot at the plate in the first, with a little help from miscues in the field by Houston. Catcher Keibert Ruiz hit a grounder to shortstop Luis Guillorme who committed an error, allowing the ball to reach Jose Altuve in left field. Source: https://wjla.com/sports/washington-nationals/mlb-w... |
2/20/25 | Paul DeJong would earn $600,000 in bonuses in Nationals deal if he has 550 plate appearances. A former All-Star infielder, Paul DeJong agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/paul-dejong-earn-... |
2/17/25 | DeJong agrees to 1-year contract with Nationals. Former All-Star infielder Paul DeJong and the Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract that includes an additional $600,000 in performance bonuses. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43873996/paul-... |
2/17/25 | DeJong agrees to 1-year contract with Nationals. Former All-Star infielder Paul DeJong and the Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract that includes an additional $600,000 in performance bonuses. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43873996/paul-... |
2/16/25 | DeJong agrees to 1-year contract with Nationals. Former All-Star infielder Paul DeJong and the Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract that includes an additional $600,000 in performance bonuses. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43873996/paul-... |
2/08/25 | 3 storylines for the Chicago White Sox entering spring training, including Luis Robert Jr. trade watch. A quick glance at the list of the 2024 opening-day starters shows just how different this spring’s camp will look from a roster standpoint for the Chicago White Sox. Last year’s first game of the season against the Detroit Tigers featured Yoán Moncada at third base, Eloy Jiménez as the designated hitter, Paul DeJong playing shortstop, Kevin Pillar in right field, Martín Maldonado behind the ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/3-storylines-chicago-whit... |
1/10/25 | Yankees showing interest in former All-Star third baseman, per MLB insider. The New York Yankees are gearing up to defend their American League pennant as spring training is set to arrive in just over one month. Among the latest names to pop up as interesting subjects for the Yankees is former All-Star Paul DeJong, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. With Jazz Chisholm able to play either second or third base, the Yankees have a bit of flexibility in which players they can pursue. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke... |
11/21/24 | Ex-Cardinals All-Star Predicted To Sign With Brewers After Bounce-Back. One former member of the St. Louis Cardinal surely is going to find a nice, new opportunity this winter. Former Cardinals All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong spent the first six-plus years of his big league career with St. Louis before he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023. DeJong looked more like his old self in 2024 and eventually was traded to the Kansas City Royals. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal... |
10/17/24 | Ex-Cardinals All-Star In Line For $13 Million Deal Linked To Braves. There will be plenty of players available, including some former members of the St. Louis Cardinals. Former St. Louis All-Star Paul DeJong had a bounce-back season with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals and now is heading towards free agency. There will be plenty of teams vying for his services as he can play shortstop, third base, and second base and FanSided's Wynston Wilcox floated him as a possible shortstop solution for the Atlanta Braves. "Paul DeJong may not be a long-term answer, but he could be an answer for the Braves' lack of offensive production from the shortstops this season," Wilcox said. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal... |
9/07/24 | Beloved Ex-Cardinals All-Star Could Sign With Surprise A.L. Central Club. One former member of the St. Louis Cardinals should do well in free agency this summer. Former Cardinals slugger Paul DeJong had a roller coaster of a few seasons ahead of the 2024 campaign. DeJong joined the Chicago White Sox ahead of the 2024 season and has had his best season in years. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicted that he will end up re-signing with the Royals. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal... |
8/29/24 | 4 Royals ready for breakout September ahead of playoffs. As the Kansas City Royals surge into first place in the AL Central, surpassing the Cleveland Guardians and eyeing their first postseason berth since 2015, several key players are poised for a breakout September. Among them, Paul DeJong, Maikel Garcia, Michael Massey, and Vinnie Pasquantino have been instrumental in the team's success this season. Each player brings unique strengths to the table, and their performances down the stretch could be pivotal for the Royals as they look to solidify their playoff position as the season nears a close. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/four-royals-breakout-sept... |
8/28/24 | Royals catch Guardians atop AL Central, move into tie for first after 6-1 win in rain delayed game. Kansas City Royals' Paul DeJong watches his home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Source: post CLEVELAND (AP) — After four months and a lengthy rain delay, there's a second team sitting atop the AL Central. The Royals have run down the Guardians. Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer and Kansas City moved into a tie for first with Cleveland by beating the Guardians 6-1 on Tuesday night in a game delayed more than two hours by rain. The Royals, who lost 106 games last season, improved to a league-best 23-13 since the All-Star break, when they trailed the Guardians by seven games. “That's our goal, Source: https://tribtown.com/2024/08/28/royals-catch-guard... |
8/28/24 | Royals catch Guardians atop AL Central, move into tie for first after 6-1 win in rain delayed game. Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals caught Cleveland atop the AL Central by beating the Guardians 6-1 in a game delayed more than two hours by rain. The Royals, who lost 106 games last season, improved to a league-best 23-13 since the All-Star break, when they trailed the Guardians by seven games. Cleveland had been all alone in first since April 14 before dropping the first three games in this four-game series. The Guardians have lost nine of 12 and are just 17-21 since the break. DeJong homered in the second off Gavin Williams. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/paul-dejong-h... |
8/27/24 | Paul DeJong homers as Royals catch Guardians atop AL Central with 6-1 win in game delayed by rain. Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals caught Cleveland atop the AL Central by beating the Guardians 6-1 in a game delayed more than two hours by rain. The Royals, who lost 106 games last season, improved to a league-best 23-13 since the All-Star break, when they trailed the Guardians by seven games. Cleveland had been all alone in first since April 14 before dropping the first three games in this four-game series. The Guardians have lost nine of 12 and are just 17-21 since the break. DeJong homered in the second off Gavin Williams. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/paul-dejong-h... |