Cristian Pache is a Dominican outfielder from Santo Domingo Centro who reached the big leagues on August 21, 2020, debuting with the Atlanta Braves. Now 27, the right-handed hitter has moved through several organizations in search of a regular roster spot, making his name with his glove and his legs rather than his bat.
Background
Born on November 19, 1998, in Santo Domingo Centro — one of the Caribbean’s most productive baseball regions — Pache signed with Atlanta and worked his way up before getting his first MLB call-up in the shortened 2020 season. Since then, his journey has taken him from the Braves to the Miami Marlins and now to the New York Mets, where he wears No. 71.
Professional Career
Pache’s profile has always been built around defense and baserunning. In Atlanta, he was valued as a center-field option with above-average range. After moving on from the Braves, he landed in Miami and eventually New York, where the Mets have been developing young Caribbean talent with defensive upside in the outfield.
His 2024 numbers tell the story of a player still searching for offensive consistency. With Miami, he hit .183 with 1 home run and 7 RBI. In his next stint that season he posted a .200 average with 16 RBI and an OPS of .552, adding 1 stolen base. The bat hasn’t arrived yet, but his defensive value and speed keep him in the conversation.
Career Stats Snapshot
- 2024 (Miami Marlins): .183 AVG | 1 HR | 7 RBI | 4 R | .517 OPS | 1 SB
- 2024 (combined): .200 AVG | 1 HR | 16 RBI | 13 R | .552 OPS | 1 SB
- 2026 (New York Mets): Season in progress
Quick Facts
- Full name: Cristian Pache
- Position: Outfield
- Team: New York Mets
- Number: 71
- Bats/Throws: Right/Right
- Height/Weight: 6’2″ / 216 lbs
- Born: November 19, 1998 — Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: August 21, 2020
Awards & Recognition
Pache has not yet earned individual MLB awards such as an MVP or Silver Slugger. His career is still in a building phase, with the focus squarely on proving he can be a consistent contributor on both sides of the ball at the big-league level.
Worth Knowing
Pache is part of a long line of professional players to come out of Santo Domingo Centro. His presence on the Mets roster reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to developing defensively gifted young outfielders from the Caribbean.
