OVERALL GRADE
D− Limited
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PLAYER PROFILE
Jacob Gonzalez
First Base • Shortstop • Third Base • Pittsburgh Pirates
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Right
Age:
24
Height:
6' 2"
Weight:
205 lbs
UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Player IQ
IQ SCORE
40 Out of 100CURRENT ROLE
Shortstop
This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.
30-SECOND IQ
The quick read on Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez 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: 16th percentile (Would rank #126)
- SLG: 24th percentile (Would rank #113)
- OBP: 14th percentile (Would rank #129)
- AVG: 33th percentile (Would rank #100)
2026 HITTING
Hitting Statistics
AVG
.242
Would rank #100
Top 67% vs qualifiers
Hits divided by at-bats.
OBP
.296
Would rank #129
Top 86% vs qualifiers
Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.
SLG
.387
Would rank #113
Top 76% vs qualifiers
Total bases per at-bat.
OPS
.683
Would rank #126
Top 84% vs qualifiers
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.
HR
4
#283 MLB
Top 46%
RBI
23
#258 MLB
Top 42%
H
30
#345 MLB
Top 56%
SB
1
#296 MLB
Top 48%
VERIFIED CAREER CONTEXT
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UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Scout Report
ARCHETYPE
Shortstop
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 (136 PA across 44 games): .296 OBP would place #129 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (14th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Slugging Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (136 PA across 44 games): .387 SLG would place #113 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (24th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Batting Average Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (136 PA across 44 games): .242 AVG would place #100 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (33rd percentile). This is not an official rank.
VERSATILITY
Moderate multi-position usage
- Primary role or position
- First Base
- Position / role entries
- 3
- Verified secondary positions
- Shortstop, Third Base
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.