Cristian Pache is a 27-year-old Dominican outfielder from Santo Domingo Centro who has carved out a big-league career on the strength of his defense. He made his MLB debut on August 21, 2020 with the Atlanta Braves, and after a journey through several organizations, he’s currently with the New York Mets — posting a .200 average and a .552 OPS in 2024 as he continues to chase a regular role.
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 (age 27)
- Hometown: Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: August 21, 2020
Background
Pache came up through the international prospect pipeline — the well-worn path for Dominican players with big-league dreams. He developed through the minors before Atlanta called him up in the summer of 2020, and that debut represented the payoff of years of work for the right-handed hitter and thrower.
Professional Career
After breaking in with the Braves, Pache spent his early MLB years in Atlanta before his career took on an itinerant quality — moving from organization to organization in search of a consistent everyday role.
In 2024, he suited up for three different clubs. With the Miami Marlins, he hit .183 with 1 home run and 7 RBI. A brief stop with the Baltimore Orioles produced a perfect 1.000 average in limited action. He then landed with the New York Mets, where his 2024 line reads .200 / 1 HR / 16 RBI / 13 runs / .552 OPS / 1 stolen base.
The offensive numbers haven’t popped, but Pache’s arm and range in the outfield have kept him employed. Teams around the league know that defense has real value beyond the batting line.
2024 Stats at a Glance
- Overall (2024): .200 AVG | 1 HR | 16 RBI | 13 R | .552 OPS | 1 SB
- Miami Marlins: .183 AVG | 1 HR | 7 RBI | 4 R | .517 OPS | 1 SB
- Baltimore Orioles: 1.000 AVG | 0 HR | 0 RBI | 0 R | 2.000 OPS | 0 SB
Awards & Accolades
Pache hasn’t collected individual hardware — no Silver Slugger, no All-Star nod. His story so far is that of a highly regarded prospect whose bat hasn’t fully caught up to his glove at the big-league level.
Worth Knowing
Pache is a product of the Dominican international signing system, the same pipeline that has produced generations of MLB talent. His defensive versatility and strong arm have kept him on rosters even when the hits weren’t falling — a reminder that baseball organizations evaluate players on a lot more than batting average.
