Gavin Lux is an American professional baseball player who plays for the Cincinnati Reds as a second baseman in Major League Baseball, as of February 2025. He was born on November 23, 1997, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He attended Indian Trail High School and Academy in his hometown and excelled in baseball. Lux was named the Wisconsin baseball Gatorade Player of the Year in 2016 and received the Holy Rosary Sports Night Male Athlete of the Year Award.
Lux made his MLB debut on September 2, 2019, for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has played primarily as a second baseman and shortstop for the Dodgers, contributing offensively and defensively to the team. On January 6, 2025, he was traded to the Reds.
Gavin Lux Playoff Appearances
Gavin Lux has played in 30 postseason games over five seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, from 2019 to 2024, as of February 2025, as per MLB's official website. Since his MLB debut, Lux has shown his value on the postseason stage, contributing with both his bat and defensive versatility. In the 2024 postseason, Lux participated in 12 games, including four games in the World Series. He hit a home run and played with a batting average of .197 throughout the postseason, as per MLB's official website.
| Year | Team | League | Series | Opponent | Result | Games Played |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLDS | Washington Nationals | Loss | 4 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLWC | Milwaukee Brewers | Win | Did not play |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLDS | San Diego Padres | Win | 1 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLCS | Atlanta Braves | Win | Did not play |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | WS | Tampa Bay Rays | Win | Did not play |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLWC | St. Louis Cardinals | Win | 1 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLDS | San Francisco Giants | Win | 5 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLCS | Atlanta Braves | Loss | 3 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLDS | San Diego Padres | Loss | 4 |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLDS | San Diego Padres | Win | 5 |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | NLCS | New York Mets | Win | 3 |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL | WS | New York Yankees | — | 4 |
Gavin Lux's Playoff Wins
Gavin Lux has been part of five playoff series wins with the Los Angeles Dodgers, spanning various stages, including the National League Wild Card, Division Series, and League Championship Series. His first playoff win came in the 2020 National League Division Series and ultimately led to a World Series title. However, he did not play in the World Series. In the 2024 playoffs, he helped the Dodgers advance through the NLDS and NLCS.
Gavin Lux's Playoff Losses
Lux has experienced five playoff series losses with the Dodgers, including tough matchups in the National League Division Series and Championship Series.
Gavin Lux's Playoff Records
The following is Gavin Lux's playoff stats, as per MLB's official website:
- Games Played: 30
- Batting Average: .197
- Hits: 14
- Home Runs: 2
- RBIs: 6
- Runs Scored: 7
Gavin Lux's MLB World Series Appearances and Records
Gavin Lux made his World Series debut in 2024 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, facing the New York Yankees. He played four games in this series, as per Baseball Reference. Although he was part of the Dodgers' roster when they won the 2020 World Series, he did not play in any of those games.
FAQs on Gavin Lux
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A. Lux was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2025.
A. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Gavin Lux in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
A. Gavin Lux won the World Championship 2024 with the Los Angeles Rodgers.
