Ángel Alfonso
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Ángel Alfonso was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Stars West and the Cuban Stars East. In 303 career games, he hit .274 with 321 hits, 16 home runs, and 156 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 262.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 145 lb
- Born
- 1901 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 1,171 | 202 | 321 | 57 | 19 | 16 | 156 | 31 | 136 | 4 | .274 | .357 | .396 | .753 | 262 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .753 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CSW | NNL | 46 | 175 | 36 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 29 | 2 | .263 | .283 (-7%) | .345 (+9%) | .389 (+1%) | .734 (+5%) | 219.0 |
| 1925 | CSW | NNL | 43 | 181 | 33 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 0 | .271 | .288 (-6%) | .349 (-5%) | .407 (-10%) | .756 (-8%) | -232.1 |
| 1926 | CSW | NNL | 46 | 172 | 18 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | .215 | .279 (-23%) | .345 (-21%) | .390 (-27%) | .735 (-24%) | -676.5 |
| 1927 | CSE | ECL | 54 | 222 | 33 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 18 | 0 | .248 | .282 (-12%) | .344 (-11%) | .392 (-13%) | .736 (-12%) | -445.8 |
| 1928 | CSE | ECL | 12 | 47 | 13 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .489 | — | — | — | — | 726.8 |
| 1929 | CSE | ANL | 55 | 209 | 37 | 67 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 32 | 1 | .321 | .289 (+11%) | .353 (+20%) | .415 (+5%) | .769 (+12%) | 581.5 |
| 1930 | CSW | NNL | 47 | 165 | 32 | 44 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 9 | 24 | 1 | .267 | .293 (-9%) | .354 (+2%) | .429 (+2%) | .784 (+2%) | 88.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 303 | 1,171 | 202 | 321 | 57 | 19 | 16 | 156 | 31 | 136 | 4 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 261 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-05-15 | CUE | BLS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-09 | CUE | HIL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-05-18 | CUW | CAG | L | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 127 | 125 | 310 | 411 | 44 | 61 |
| 3B | 76 | 75 | 68 | 136 | 11 | 12 |
| SS | 102 | 60 | 120 | 180 | 27 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CSW | SS | 46 | 46 | 91 | 151 | 21 | 20 |
| 1925 | CSW | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CSW | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CSW | SS | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CSW | 3B | 44 | 44 | 30 | 78 | 5 | 8 |
| 1926 | CSW | SS | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | CSE | 2B | 41 | 40 | 110 | 126 | 11 | 24 |
| 1927 | CSE | 3B | 10 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | CSE | SS | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928 | CSE | 2B | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | CSE | SS | 8 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | CSE | 2B | 34 | 34 | 78 | 112 | 14 | 16 |
| 1929 | CSE | 3B | 21 | 21 | 22 | 39 | 5 | 3 |
| 1930 | CSW | 2B | 47 | 47 | 110 | 159 | 18 | 20 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 127 |
| Third Base | 76 |
| Shortstop | 102 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ángel Alfonso: the record in brief
The season rows for Ángel Alfonso begin in 1924. Club by club, the record runs the Cuban Stars West (1924 through 1930) and the Cuban Stars East (1927 to 1929). At 5'5" and 145 pounds, Alfonso is listed as a second baseman. Alfonso batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Alfonso was born in 1901, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba.
In 303 games and 1,171 at bats, Alfonso batted .274 with 321 hits, plus 16 home runs, 156 runs batted in, and 31 stolen bases. Alfonso got on base at a .357 rate and slugged .396 (.753 OPS). The .274 career average is close to the .285 the league hit across the same seasons. Alfonso collected a career-high 67 hits in 1929. Alfonso drove in a season-high 35 runs in 1929. The Lg AVG column puts Alfonso's 1929 at .321 against .289, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 11%. The seasons in which Alfonso beat the league batting average were 1929.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ángel Alfonso
- Was Ángel Alfonso a pitcher?
- No. Ángel Alfonso was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ángel Alfonso hit?
- Ángel Alfonso hit 16 career home runs with 321 hits.
- What teams did Ángel Alfonso play for?
- Ángel Alfonso played for 2 teams: the Cuban Stars West (1924–1926, 1930) and the Cuban Stars East (1927–1929).
- What were Ángel Alfonso's career stats?
- In 303 games, Ángel Alfonso had 321 hits, 16 home runs, 156 RBI, 202 runs, and 31 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- What position did Ángel Alfonso play?
- Ángel Alfonso played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ángel Alfonso and how much did he weigh?
- Ángel Alfonso was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 145 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ángel Alfonso hit each season?
- Ángel Alfonso's home runs by season: 2 in 1924, 1 in 1925, 1 in 1926, 2 in 1927, 4 in 1928, 1 in 1929, and 5 in 1930. His most in one season was 5, in 1930.
- What was Ángel Alfonso's career batting average?
- Ángel Alfonso batted .274 over his career, with 321 hits in 1,171 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ángel Alfonso have?
- Ángel Alfonso drove in 156 runs in his career.
- Is Ángel Alfonso in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ángel Alfonso has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.