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 | 91 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 3 | 0.231 | 4.2 |
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 |
7/01/25 | Nats' DeJong, out since hit in face in April, back. The Nationals activated infielder Paul DeJong from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Andrés Chaparro to Triple-A Rochester. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45634997/natio... |
6/16/25 | Nats' DeJong, out since April, begins rehab stint. Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong, sidelined since being struck in the face by a pitch on April 15, will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, MLB Network reported Monday. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45524129/nats-... |
6/15/25 | Washington Nationals Slugger Could Start Injury Rehab Assignment Next Week. Two months after suffering a scary injury to his face, Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong is close to returning to live action. The 30-year-old is waiting to get the go-ahead for an injury rehab assignment next week after he hit live pitching for the first time on Wednesday since he suffered a fractured nose on April 15. After that, manager Dave Martinez said the organization will discuss the next steps before sending DeJong out for a rehab stint. The Triple-A Rochester Red Wings are in Pennsylvania next week to face the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, the affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/washington-n... |
6/11/25 | DeJong takes BP, inches closer to rehab stint. Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong, sidelined since his nose was broken by a pitch in mid-April, is taking batting practice and could soon start a minor league rehab assignment. DeJong took BP on Wednesday with a face protector flap and hit against right-hander Derek Law in a simulated game -- and will do so again in a few days, Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. "If everything goes well, he's pretty close," Martinez said. DeJong was hit by a 92.7 mph pitch from Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller on April 15, fracturing his nose, orbital and orbital floor. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45495350/natio... |
5/09/25 | Paul DeJong ponders next swing after getting beaned: 'Going to take trust'. Paul DeJong’s road from the emergency room to the batter’s box made a symbolic pit stop when he returned to the Washington Nationals clubhouse. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/paul-dejong-ponde... |
5/01/25 | Former Cardinals All-Star Paul DeJong Receives Unfortunate Injury Update. Infielder Paul DeJong could miss an extended period of time as he continues to recover from a fractured nose. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/former-cardinals-... |
4/29/25 | Washington Nationals' Paul DeJong Ruled Out 2 Months Following Nose Surgery. Veteran infielder Paul DeJong, who got in in the face by a pitch on April 15, is unlikely to rejoin the Washington Nationals' lineup anytime soon. DeJong suffered a broken nose and a gash under his left eye as a result of the scary play against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It took a few weeks before the swelling went down, meaning he couldn't undergo sinus, orbital plate and nose surgery until Monday. As reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale, DeJong won't be able to play again for at least two more months. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries... |
4/29/25 | Ex-Cardinal DeJong recovering after taking a pitch to the face. Former St. Louis Cardinals all-star shortstop Paul DeJong is recovering after nose surgery Monday. The operation was the result of taking a pitch to the face earlier this month. Now with the Washington Nationals, DeJong was in Pittsburgh playing the Pirates on April 15, Jackie Robinson Day, and in the top of the sixth inning with the Nats leading 1-0, Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller came inside and hit DeJong in the face near his left eye and nose. Source: https://www.thetelegraph.com/sports/article/paul-d... |
4/29/25 | Exclusive: Drilled in face with fastball, Paul DeJong starts road back after scary moment. Paul DeJong underwent surgery after getting hit in the face by a pitch, one of the scariest sights in sports. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/exclusive-drilled... |
4/27/25 | Nats' DeJong to have surgery on broken nose. Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong, who was hit in the face by a pitch on April 15, will undergo surgery Monday, manager Dave Martinez said. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44889759/natio... |
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-... |