Christian Encarnacion-Strand #16
Norfolk Tides
Triple-A Affiliate
- 1B
- B/T: R/R
- 6' 1"/224
- Age: 26
- Christian Lee Encarnacion-Strand
- Status: Active
- Born: 12/01/1999 in Walnut Creek, CA
- Draft: 2021, Minnesota Twins, Round: 4, Overall Pick: 128
- College: Oklahoma State
- MLB Debut: 7/17/2023
2026 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 212 | .292 | 16 | 46 | 1 | .924 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1297 | .303 | 83 | 279 | 13 | .945 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 468 | .233 | 21 | 72 | 2 | .679 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2026 MiLB Stats | 212 | 34 | 62 | 16 | 46 | 1 | .292 | .325 | .924 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 1297 | 226 | 393 | 83 | 279 | 13 | .303 | .362 | .945 |
| MLB Career Stats | 468 | 55 | 109 | 21 | 72 | 2 | .233 | .275 | .679 |
- Next NOR Game: 6-18 @ SYR
More Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Christian Encarnacion-Strand homers (16) on a fly ball to left field. Heston Kjerstad scores.
Pete Hansen In play, run(s) to Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Christian Encarnacion-Strand homers (14) on a fly ball to left field. Heston Kjerstad scores.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand homers (13) on a fly ball to left field.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field. Tommy Pham scores.
Elieser Hernández In play, run(s) to Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Luis Guerrero In play, run(s) to Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Bradley Blalock In play, run(s) to Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Dax Fulton In play, run(s) to Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Latest Transactions
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April 13, 2026 | Baltimore Orioles optioned 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Norfolk Tides. |
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April 13, 2026 | Cincinnati Reds traded 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Baltimore Orioles for cash. |
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April 12, 2026 | 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds. |
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April 8, 2026 | Cincinnati Reds designated 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand for assignment. |
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March 9, 2026 | Louisville Bats activated 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand. |
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March 9, 2026 | Cincinnati Reds optioned 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Louisville Bats. |
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October 2, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds activated 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand. |
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September 30, 2025 | 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds. |
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September 29, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds recalled 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from Louisville Bats. |
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July 12, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds optioned 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Louisville Bats. |
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June 6, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds activated 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the 10-day injured list. |
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May 25, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats. |
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May 25, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats. |
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May 22, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds. |
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April 17, 2025 | Cincinnati Reds placed 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list. Low back inflammation. |
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April 16, 2025 | 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand changed number to 33. |
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April 15, 2025 | 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand changed number to 42. |
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October 28, 2024 | Cincinnati Reds activated 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand. |
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September 25, 2024 | 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Glendale Desert Dogs. |
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June 17, 2024 | Cincinnati Reds transferred 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right ulnar styloid fracture. |
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May 8, 2024 | Cincinnati Reds placed 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list. Right ulnar styloid fracture. |
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November 3, 2023 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to RA12. |
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July 17, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from Louisville Bats. |
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April 23, 2023 | Louisville Bats activated 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the 7-day injured list. |
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March 31, 2023 | Louisville Bats placed 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 7-day injured list. |
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March 30, 2023 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Louisville Bats from Chattanooga Lookouts. |
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January 17, 2023 | Cincinnati Reds invited non-roster 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand and to spring training. |
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August 2, 2022 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds. |
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August 2, 2022 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Chattanooga Lookouts. |
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August 2, 2022 | Cincinnati Reds traded RHP Tyler Mahle to Minnesota Twins for SS Spencer Steer, 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand and LHP Steve Hajjar. |
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July 14, 2022 | Wichita Wind Surge activated 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand. |
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July 14, 2022 | Wichita Wind Surge activated 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand. |
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July 14, 2022 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Wichita State Shockers from Cedar Rapids Kernels. |
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July 6, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Kernels activated 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the 7-day injured list. |
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June 30, 2022 | Cedar Rapids Kernels placed 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 4, 2022 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Cedar Rapids Kernels. |
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April 1, 2022 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Minnesota Twins. |
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April 1, 2022 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand roster status changed by Minnesota Twins. |
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October 7, 2021 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Twins Organization. |
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August 23, 2021 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. |
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July 21, 2021 | Minnesota Twins signed 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand. |
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July 5, 2021 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand and assigned to College Workout. |
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March 14, 2021 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys . |
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March 14, 2021 | 3B Christian Encarnacion-Strand assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys. |
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Awards
MID Player of the Month
| Month | ||
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| 04/2022 | Cedar Rapids Kernels | MID |
| 06/2022 | Cedar Rapids Kernels | MID |
SOU Player of the Week
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| 09/18/2022 | Chattanooga Lookouts | SOU |
Baseball America High Class A All-Star
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| 2022 | Cedar Rapids Kernels | MID |
MID Most Valuable Player
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| 2022 | Cedar Rapids Kernels | MID |
MID Post-Season All-Star
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| 2022 | Cedar Rapids Kernels | MID |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
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| 2022 | Minnesota Twins | AL |
| 2023 | Cincinnati Reds | NL |
INT Player of the Week
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| 06/11/2023 | Louisville Bats | INT |
INT Post-Season All-Star
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| 2023 | Louisville Bats | INT |
Baseball America Triple-A All-Star
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| 2023 | Louisville Bats | INT |
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