Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Christian Lee Encarnacion-Strand
Born: December 1, 1999
Walnut Creek, CA US
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 1B, LF, OF, RF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 224
Draft: Round 34 (2019 June Amateur Draft, Seattle Mariners)
School: Yavapai College
Career: 2021-2026
Major League Statistics
Christian Encarnacion-Strand has compiled a career batting average of .307 with 67 home runs and 240 RBI in his 283-game career with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, Wichita Wind Surge, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Chattanooga Lookouts, Louisville Bats, Glendale Desert Dogs, Reds and Norfolk Tides. He began playing during the 2021 season and has taken the field during the 2026 campaign.
 Fort Myers Mighty Mussels |
 Chattanooga Lookouts |
 Wichita Wind Surge |
 Cedar Rapids Kernels |
 Louisville Bats |
 Glendale Desert Dogs |
 Reds |
 Norfolk Tides |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A | LASE | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 22 | 92 | 87 | 17 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 26 | .391 | .424 | .598 | 1.022 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Advanced A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 74 | 330 | 294 | 52 | 87 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 68 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 85 | .296 | .370 | .599 | .968 | 176 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | AA | TL | Wichita Wind Surge | 13 | 60 | 54 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | .333 | .400 | .685 | 1.085 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | AA | SOUL | Chattanooga Lookouts | 35 | 148 | 136 | 13 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 38 | .309 | .351 | .522 | .873 | 71 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 67 | 316 | 278 | 65 | 92 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 69 | .331 | .405 | .637 | 1.042 | 177 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | Fall | AZFL | Glendale Desert Dogs | 8 | 32 | 26 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .385 | .469 | .462 | .930 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 62 | 252 | 229 | 33 | 56 | 20 | 2 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 62 | .245 | .310 | .493 | .803 | 113 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | R | AZCL | Reds | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .286 | .286 | .429 | .714 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 10 | 40 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .222 | .275 | .472 | .747 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Norfolk Tides | 61 | 257 | 238 | 35 | 65 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 77 | .273 | .309 | .555 | .863 | 132 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Totals | 283 | 1237 | 1111 | 194 | 341 | 77 | 11 | 67 | 240 | 13 | 2 | 99 | 306 | .307 | .372 | .577 | .949 | 641 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A | LASE | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 3B | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 2.500 |
| 2021 | A | LASE | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 1B | 17 | 115 | 6 | 1 | 6 | .992 | 7.118 |
| 2022 | AA | TL | Wichita Wind Surge | 3B | 8 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | .913 | 2.625 |
| 2022 | Advanced A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 3B | 55 | 51 | 81 | 21 | 7 | .863 | 2.400 |
| 2022 | Advanced A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 1B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2022 | AA | SOUL | Chattanooga Lookouts | 3B | 15 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 1.000 | 1.867 |
| 2022 | AA | SOUL | Chattanooga Lookouts | 1B | 12 | 92 | 4 | 3 | 15 | .970 | 8.000 |
| 2023 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 1B | 41 | 323 | 22 | 4 | 43 | .989 | 8.415 |
| 2023 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 3B | 16 | 17 | 25 | 4 | 4 | .913 | 2.625 |
| 2023 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | LF | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2023 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | RF | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2024 | Fall | AZFL | Glendale Desert Dogs | OF | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2024 | Fall | AZFL | Glendale Desert Dogs | RF | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2024 | Fall | AZFL | Glendale Desert Dogs | 1B | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 7.000 |
| 2025 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 3B | 33 | 21 | 61 | 4 | 4 | .953 | 2.485 |
| 2025 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 1B | 20 | 135 | 9 | 1 | 11 | .993 | 7.200 |
| 2025 | R | AZCL | Reds | 1B | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 5.000 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Norfolk Tides | 1B | 9 | 66 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .986 | 7.556 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Louisville Bats | 1B | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 6.000 |
| Totals | 140 | 639 | 134 | 14 | 74 | .982 | 5.521 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A | Low-A Southeast | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | MIN | August 13, 2021 | September 19, 2021 |
| 2022 | Advanced A | Midwest League | Cedar Rapids Kernels | MIN | April 8, 2022 | July 13, 2022 |
| 2022 | AA | Texas League | Wichita Wind Surge | MIN | July 14, 2022 | July 31, 2022 |
| 2022 | AA | Southern League | Chattanooga Lookouts | CIN | August 5, 2022 | September 18, 2022 |
| 2023 | AAA | International League | Louisville Bats | CIN | April 23, 2023 | July 15, 2023 |
| 2024 | Fall | Arizona Fall League | Glendale Desert Dogs | October 8, 2024 | November 14, 2024 | |
| 2025 | R | Arizona Complex League | Reds | CIN | May 22, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| 2025 | AAA | International League | Louisville Bats | CIN | May 25, 2025 | September 20, 2025 |
| 2026 | AAA | International League | Norfolk Tides | |||
| 2026 | AAA | International League | Louisville Bats |
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