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Baseball Biography

Paul Goldschmidt

“Goldy”

American flag American · Wilmington, USA · Born 10 September 1987

First Baseman

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American professional baseball first baseman known for his power hitting, plate discipline, and defensive excellence in MLB since 2011

Paul Goldschmidt is a seven-time All-Star first baseman who has been one of the NL's most consistent and complete hitters for over a decade, winning the 2022 NL MVP with the St. Louis Cardinals. His combination of elite power, exceptional on-base skills, and outstanding defence at first base have produced a Hall of Fame-calibre career. He is one of the most respected players in the game.

Famous For

Power hitting first baseman, consistent offensive production

Playing Style

How They Played

Right-handed power hitter with excellent plate discipline

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Elite first baseman known for power, average, and RBI production

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • NL MVP Award 2022
  • NL Gold Glove Award 1B 2013
  • NL Gold Glove Award 1B 2017
  • NL Gold Glove Award 1B 2018
  • NL Gold Glove Award 1B 2022
  • NL Silver Slugger Award 1B 2013
  • NL Silver Slugger Award 1B 2015
  • NL Silver Slugger Award 1B 2017
  • NL Silver Slugger Award 1B 2019
  • NL Silver Slugger Award 1B 2022
  • NL Hank Aaron Award 2022
  • World Series Champion 2011 (Cardinals roster, not participant)
  • NL All-Star Selection 2013
  • NL All-Star Selection 2014
  • NL All-Star Selection 2015
  • NL All-Star Selection 2016
  • NL All-Star Selection 2017
  • NL All-Star Selection 2018
  • NL All-Star Selection 2019
  • NL All-Star Selection 2022
Team Career
Team Period Games Jersey
St. Louis Cardinals2019–2024862#46
Arizona Diamondbacks2011–2018528#46
Career Journey

Timeline

2011 📌 MLB debut with Arizona Diamondbacks
2013 🥇 First All-Star selection
2015 🥇 NL MVP runner-up
2017 🥇 NL MVP runner-up again
2018 📌 Traded to St. Louis Cardinals
2022 🥇 NL MVP Award winner
2022 🎯 Career-high 35 home runs and 115 RBIs
2023 🎯 Back-to-back Gold Gloves; continued as Cardinals leader
2024 📌 Declined to below-average production; considering retirement options