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Christian Bethancourt
C · Indianapolis Indians
| Position | C |
| Bats/Throws | R/R |
| Height | 6′ 1″ |
| Weight | 205 lbs |
| Age | 35 |
| Birthplace | Panama City, Panama |
| Signed | 2008, Atlanta Braves, International Free Agent, Panama |
| MLB Debut | 2013-09-29 |
Contract Status
Service Time
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1/1/2026
Options
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1/1/2026
Rule 5
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MiLB FA
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Contract
2026 SalaryMinor League Contract
Statcast
87.3 mph
Avg Exit Velo
112.8 mph
Max Exit Velo
8.4%
Barrel%
36.1%
Hard Hit%
Summary
| G | PA | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | K% | BB% | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (AAA) | 59 | 222 | .262 | 11 | 38 | 5 | 19.8% | 5.0% | .309 | .466 | .775 |
| MLB Career | 428 | 1301 | .229 | 35 | 135 | 12 | 25.1% | 3.7% | .258 | .362 | .620 |
Last 10 Games
| Date | Lvl | Team | Opp | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | @ Gwinnett Stripers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .259 | .307 | .466 | .773 |
| 2026-09-15 | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | @ Gwinnett Stripers | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .264 | .313 | .475 | .788 |
| 2026-09-12 | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | vs Omaha Storm Chasers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .262 | .311 | .477 | .788 |
| 2026-09-11 | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | vs Omaha Storm Chasers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .265 | .315 | .483 | .798 |
| 2026-09-10 | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | vs Omaha Storm Chasers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .268 | .319 | .489 | .808 |
| 2026-08-18 | AAA | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | vs Charlotte Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .270 | .320 | .491 | .811 |
| 2026-08-13 | AAA | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | @ Lehigh Valley IronPigs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .271 | .321 | .493 | .814 |
| 2026-08-09 | AAA | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | vs Rochester Red Wings | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .274 | .322 | .500 | .822 |
| 2026-08-05 | AAA | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | vs Rochester Red Wings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .266 | .315 | .495 | .810 |
| 2026-08-04 | AAA | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | vs Rochester Red Wings | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .271 | .321 | .505 | .826 |
| Last 10 Total | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | .182 | .206 | .182 | .388 | |||
Stats & Game Logs
| Year | Age | Lvl | Team | G | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | ISO | BABIP | K% | BB% |
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Catching Stats
| Year | Age | Lvl | Team | G | PB | SB | CS | CS% | PO | cERA |
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Season
| Date ↕ | Lvl ↕ | Team ↕ | Opponent | AB ↕ | H ↕ | 2B ↕ | 3B ↕ | HR ↕ | RBI ↕ | BB ↕ | SO ↕ | AVG ↕ |
|---|
| Split | PA | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 116 | 109 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 29 | .220 | .254 | .431 | .686 |
| Home / Away | |||||||||||
| Home | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Away | 109 | 102 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 25 | .235 | .271 | .461 | .732 |
| Day / Night | |||||||||||
| Day | 38 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | .200 | .243 | .400 | .643 |
| Night | 78 | 74 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 19 | .230 | .260 | .446 | .706 |
| vs Handedness | |||||||||||
| vs LHP | 20 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | .389 | .450 | .722 | 1.172 |
| vs RHP | 96 | 91 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 27 | .187 | .213 | .374 | .587 |
| vs Pitcher Role | |||||||||||
| vs SP | 44 | 42 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 13 | .238 | .273 | .452 | .725 |
| vs RP | 72 | 67 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 16 | .209 | .243 | .418 | .661 |
| Runners On | |||||||||||
| Bases Empty | 116 | 109 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 29 | .220 | .254 | .431 | .685 |
| Runners On | 38 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 7 | .206 | .250 | .471 | .721 |
| RISP | 23 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | .250 | .318 | .700 | 1.018 |
| Year | Age | Lv | PA | BIP | GB% | FB% | LD% | PU% | O-Sw% | Z-Sw% | O-Con% | Z-Con% | Sw% | Con% | Avg EV | Max EV | Avg LA | HH% | Brl% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | MLB | 135 | 103 | 49.5% | 17.5% | 24.3% | 8.7% | 45.3% | 77.8% | 58.4% | 80.0% | 61.1% | 71.8% | 88.7 mph | 111.2 mph | 8.4° | 31.1% | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 23 | AAA | 218 | 175 | 44.6% | 21.1% | 23.4% | 10.9% | — | — | — | — | 58.8% | 78.1% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 23 | Unknown | 30 | 22 | 59.1% | 4.5% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 48.6% | 81.6% | 58.8% | 93.5% | 60.2% | 75.4% | 84.2 mph | 109.5 mph | -6.1° | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 24 | MLB | 205 | 138 | 46.4% | 21.7% | 23.2% | 8.7% | 43.8% | 73.6% | 62.3% | 73.1% | 57.0% | 68.5% | 88.8 mph | 112.2 mph | 10.4° | 35.5% | 8.7% |
| 2017 | 25 | MLB | 6 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 77.8% | 50.0% | 71.4% | 61.9% | 61.5% | 96.0 mph | 99.3 mph | 30.2° | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| 2017 | 25 | AAA | 18 | 12 | 58.3% | 25.0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | — | — | — | — | 64.9% | 59.5% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | Unknown | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 66.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 75.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 26 | AAA | 418 | 321 | 42.7% | 35.5% | 12.8% | 9.0% | — | — | — | — | 54.9% | 72.7% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 29 | AAA | 365 | 260 | 47.7% | 29.2% | 20.0% | 3.1% | — | — | — | — | 56.0% | 67.8% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 30 | MLB | 335 | 239 | 46.4% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 5.9% | 45.5% | 81.7% | 51.7% | 73.8% | 62.5% | 65.3% | 89.5 mph | 113.4 mph | 9.2° | 44.8% | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 30 | AAA | 21 | 15 | 53.3% | 33.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 40.4% | 71.9% | 47.4% | 91.3% | 53.2% | 71.4% | 90.1 mph | 109.4 mph | 0.6° | 46.7% | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 31 | MLB | 333 | 228 | 49.6% | 24.6% | 18.4% | 7.5% | 46.6% | 77.5% | 49.1% | 75.3% | 59.6% | 63.4% | 87.6 mph | 109.2 mph | 10.8° | 40.8% | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 32 | MLB | 151 | 107 | 47.7% | 29.9% | 15.0% | 7.5% | 48.6% | 78.2% | 56.9% | 78.2% | 61.5% | 68.7% | 86.3 mph | 110.9 mph | 11.3° | 42.1% | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 32 | AAA | 40 | 26 | 53.8% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 7.7% | 53.8% | 75.8% | 53.1% | 72.0% | 63.1% | 62.6% | 88.0 mph | 109.3 mph | 7.2° | 34.6% | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 33 | AAA | 215 | 146 | 40.4% | 25.3% | 22.6% | 11.6% | 40.9% | 78.5% | 45.2% | 78.8% | 58.6% | 66.4% | 86.7 mph | 109.9 mph | 13.7° | 35.6% | 7.5% |
| 2026 | 34 | AAA | 267 | 191 | 44.0% | 24.1% | 17.3% | 14.7% | 42.2% | 80.3% | 47.8% | 84.0% | 59.8% | 70.3% | 87.3 mph | 112.8 mph | 14.4° | 36.1% | 8.4% |
| MLB Career | MLB | 1165 | 819 | 47.7% | 23.9% | 21.0% | 7.3% | 45.9% | 78.1% | 54.2% | 75.4% | 60.3% | 66.5% | 88.4 mph | 113.4 mph | 10.1° | 40.2% | 8.2% | |
| AAA Career | AAA | 1562 | 1146 | 44.6% | 28.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% | 42.6% | 78.9% | 47.4% | 81.3% | 57.3% | 70.4% | 87.2 mph | 112.8 mph | 13.1° | 12.0% | 8.0% | |
| Unknown Career | Unknown | 31 | 22 | 59.1% | 4.5% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 49.3% | 82.1% | 55.6% | 90.6% | 60.7% | 72.1% | 84.2 mph | 109.5 mph | -6.1° | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Statcast FieldingMLB only
| Year | Team | Pos | Inn | OAA | FRV | Range | Arm | DP | Catch | Frame | Throw | Block | Pop | Blk BAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Padres | C | 322.2 | — | 1.5 | — | — | — | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 2 Teams | C | 406.0 | — | 3.1 | — | — | — | 3.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | -0.4 | — | — |
| 2023 | Rays | C | 797.2 | — | -1.9 | — | — | — | -1.9 | -3.0 | 3.6 | -2.5 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2 Teams | C | 384.1 | — | -1.5 | — | — | — | -1.5 | -4.2 | 3.1 | -0.4 | — | — |
| Career | C | 1910.2 | — | 1.2 | — | — | — | 1.2 | -6.0 | 10.6 | -3.4 | — | — | |
| 2022 | 2 Teams | 1B | 249.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | 1B | 249.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2022 | Rays | 3B | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | 3B | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2016 | Padres | LF | 42.2 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | LF | 42.2 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2016 | Padres | RF | 31.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | RF | 31.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Transaction History
2026-09-10Indianapolis Indians activated C Christian Bethancourt.
2026-09-07Pittsburgh Pirates sent C Christian Bethancourt outright to Indianapolis Indians.
2026-09-04Pittsburgh Pirates designated C Christian Bethancourt for assignment.
2026-09-01Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of C Christian Bethancourt from Indianapolis Indians.
2026-08-19New York Yankees traded C Christian Bethancourt to Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
2026-08-19C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
2026-07-28C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
2026-07-28New York Yankees signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract.
2026-07-17Iowa Cubs released 1B Christian Bethancourt.
2026-05-12Iowa Cubs activated 1B Christian Bethancourt from the bereavement list.
2026-05-08Iowa Cubs placed 1B Christian Bethancourt on the bereavement list.
2025-12-31Chicago Cubs signed free agent 1B Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract.
2025-12-311B Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Chicago Cubs.
2025-12-31Iowa Cubs activated 1B Christian Bethancourt.
2025-12-311B Christian Bethancourt assigned to Iowa Cubs.
2025-09-03Buffalo Bisons released C Christian Bethancourt.
2025-06-03Buffalo Bisons activated C Christian Bethancourt from the 7-day injured list.
2025-05-18Buffalo Bisons placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 7-day injured list.
2025-03-22Buffalo Bisons activated C Christian Bethancourt.
2025-03-22Buffalo Bisons activated C Christian Bethancourt.
2025-01-22C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
2025-01-22C Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
2025-01-22Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2024-11-05C Christian Bethancourt elected free agency.
2024-07-26Chicago Cubs selected the contract of C Christian Bethancourt from Iowa Cubs.
2024-07-26Chicago Cubs activated C Christian Bethancourt.
2024-07-05C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Iowa Cubs.
2024-07-05Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract.
2024-06-27Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp released C Christian Bethancourt.
2024-06-26Miami Marlins sent C Christian Bethancourt outright to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
2024-06-21Miami Marlins designated C Christian Bethancourt for assignment.
2024-06-04Miami Marlins activated C Christian Bethancourt from the bereavement list.
2024-06-01Miami Marlins placed C Christian Bethancourt on the bereavement list.
2024-04-24Miami Marlins activated C Christian Bethancourt from the 10-day injured list.
2024-04-19Miami Marlins sent C Christian Bethancourt on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
2024-04-15Miami Marlins placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 14, 2024. Viral illness.
2023-11-06Cleveland Guardians claimed C Christian Bethancourt off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays.
2022-07-11Tampa Bay Rays activated C Christian Bethancourt.
2022-07-09Oakland Athletics traded C Christian Bethancourt to Tampa Bay Rays for OF Cal Stevenson and RHP Christian Fernandez.
2022-04-15Oakland Athletics activated C Christian Bethancourt.
2022-04-15Oakland Athletics recalled C Christian Bethancourt from Las Vegas Aviators.
2022-03-11C Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
2022-03-11Oakland Athletics invited non-roster C Christian Bethancourt to spring training.
2021-11-25C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Las Vegas Aviators.
2021-11-25Oakland Athletics signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract.
2021-11-07C Christian Bethancourt elected free agency.
2021-09-22Indianapolis Indians activated C Christian Bethancourt from the 7-day injured list.
2021-09-08Indianapolis Indians placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 7-day injured list.
2021-05-01C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
2021-05-01C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
2021-05-01Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract.
2021-05-01C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
2021-03-28Philadelphia Phillies released C Christian Bethancourt.
2021-03-26Lehigh Valley IronPigs released C Christian Bethancourt.
2021-01-04C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
2021-01-04Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2020-11-02C Christian Bethancourt elected free agency.
2020-01-17C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
2020-01-02Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2018-11-02C Christian Bethancourt elected free agency.
2018-01-19Christian Bethancourt assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
2018-01-08Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2017-11-06RHP Christian Bethancourt elected free agency.
2017-09-06RHP Christian Bethancourt assigned to Lake Elsinore Storm from El Paso Chihuahuas.
2017-04-25San Diego Padres sent RHP Christian Bethancourt outright to El Paso Chihuahuas.
2016-10-03San Diego Padres activated C Christian Bethancourt from the 15-day disabled list.
2016-08-31San Diego Padres placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 15-day disabled list. Left intercostal strain.
2015-08-24Atlanta Braves recalled C Christian Bethancourt from Gwinnett Braves.
2015-06-15Atlanta Braves optioned C Christian Bethancourt to Gwinnett Braves.
2015-05-31C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Gwinnett Braves.
2015-03-01Christian Bethancourt changed number to .
2014-09-02Atlanta Braves recalled C Christian Bethancourt from Gwinnett Braves.
2014-08-25Gwinnett Braves activated C Christian Bethancourt from the 7-day disabled list.
2014-08-19Gwinnett Braves placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 17, 2014. Left hand contusion
2014-07-21Atlanta Braves optioned C Christian Bethancourt to Gwinnett Braves.
2014-06-28Atlanta Braves recalled Christian Bethancourt from Gwinnett Braves.
2014-03-20Atlanta Braves optioned C Christian Bethancourt to Gwinnett Braves.
2013-10-12Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
2013-10-02Atlanta Braves reassigned C Christian Bethancourt to the minor leagues.
2013-09-09Atlanta Braves recalled C Christian Bethancourt from Mississippi Braves.
2013-05-08Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Mississippi Braves.
2013-05-01Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Mississippi Braves.
2013-05-01Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Mississippi Braves.
2013-05-01Mississippi Braves placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 25, 2013.
2013-03-25Atlanta Braves optioned C Christian Bethancourt to Mississippi Braves.
2012-11-19Atlanta Braves selected the contract of Christian Bethancourt from Mississippi Braves.
2012-09-24Christian Bethancourt roster status changed by Mississippi Braves.
2012-08-12Mississippi Braves placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 7-day disabled list. Fractured left hand.
2012-07-10Mississippi Braves activated C Christian Bethancourt from the temporarily inactive list.
2012-07-07Mississippi Braves placed C Christian Bethancourt on the temporarily inactive list.
2012-05-17Mississippi Braves activated C Christian Bethancourt from the 7-day disabled list.
2012-05-06Mississippi Braves placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 7-day disabled list.
2012-03-29C Christian Bethancourt assigned to Mississippi Braves from Lynchburg Hillcats.
2012-02-02Atlanta Braves invited non-roster C Christian Bethancourt to spring training.
2011-06-22Christian Bethancourt assigned to Lynchburg Hillcats from Rome Braves.
2011-02-02Atlanta Braves invited non-roster C Christian Bethancourt to spring training.
2010-04-03Christian Bethancourt assigned to Rome Braves from Danville Braves.
2009-08-14Christian Bethancourt assigned to Danville Braves from GCL Braves.
2009-06-23Christian Bethancourt assigned to GCL Braves from DSL Braves.
2008-03-12Atlanta Braves signed free agent C Christian Bethancourt to a minor league contract.