OVERALL GRADE
D− Limited
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PLAYER PROFILE
Paul Goldschmidt
First Base • Designated Hitter • New York Yankees
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Age:
38
Height:
6' 2"
Weight:
225 lbs
UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Player IQ
IQ SCORE
52 Out of 100CURRENT ROLE
First Base
This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.
30-SECOND IQ
The quick read on Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. HR is the strongest verified indicator, while OBP represents the clearest relative development opportunity.
WHY THIS SCORE
- OPS: 52th percentile (Would rank #72)
- SLG: 65th percentile (Would rank #53)
- OBP: 20th percentile (Would rank #120)
- AVG: 38th percentile (Would rank #93)
2026 HITTING
Hitting Statistics
AVG
.246
Would rank #93
Top 62% vs qualifiers
Hits divided by at-bats.
OBP
.306
Would rank #120
Top 80% vs qualifiers
Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.
SLG
.451
Would rank #53
Top 35% vs qualifiers
Total bases per at-bat.
OPS
.757
Would rank #72
Top 48% vs qualifiers
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.
HR
16
#57 MLB
Top 9%
RBI
44
#113 MLB
Top 18%
H
72
#153 MLB
Top 25%
SB
1
#296 MLB
Top 48%
VERIFIED CAREER CONTEXT
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UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Scout Report
ARCHETYPE
First Base
Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.
DATA CONFIDENCE
Moderate confidence
Compared with qualified MLB hitters, but this is not an official qualified ranking.
STRENGTHS
Verified indicators
Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Areas to monitor
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On-Base Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (320 PA across 83 games): .306 OBP would place #120 against 150 qualified MLB hitters (20th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Batting Average Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (320 PA across 83 games): .246 AVG would place #93 against 150 qualified MLB hitters (38th percentile). This is not an official rank.
VERSATILITY
Limited multi-position usage
- Primary role or position
- First Base
- Position / role entries
- 2
- Verified secondary positions
- Designated Hitter
This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.