Luis Alcaraz
Born: 6/20/1941 in Humacao, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1967-09-13 | Final Game: 1970-06-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Angel Luis Alcaraz
Biography
Luis Alcaraz was a professional baseball player born in 1941, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1967 until 1970. Over the span of his career, he appeared in 115 games, during which he recorded 70 hits, four home runs, and 29 runs batted in (RBIs). Alcaraz finished his time in the league with a batting average of .192 and stole two bases.
His playing career took place during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with changes in gameplay and player dynamics. While his statistics may not reflect overwhelming success, Alcaraz contributed to his teams in various roles and was part of a generation of players who paved the way for future talent in the league. His journey through the majors highlights the diverse backgrounds and stories of players who made their mark in the world of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 365 | 30 | 70 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 2 | 21 | 58 | 0.192 | 0.235 | 0.260 | 0.495 | -1622.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 17 | 60 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0.233 | -247.3 |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 41 | 106 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 0.151 | -510.7 |
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 22 | 79 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0.253 | -60.9 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 35 | 120 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.167 | -803.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 87 | 80 | 194 | 211 | 5 | 43 |
| 3B | 15 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 4 | 1 |
| SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | LAN | 2B | 17 | 17 | 44 | 51 | 1 | 18 |
| 1968 | LAN | 2B | 20 | 16 | 45 | 47 | 2 | 8 |
| 1968 | LAN | 3B | 13 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | KCA | 2B | 19 | 18 | 40 | 45 | 1 | 5 |
| 1969 | KCA | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | KCA | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | KCA | 2B | 31 | 29 | 65 | 68 | 1 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 87 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 2 |