Rafael Almeida
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1913)
Rafael Almeida was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1913 for the All Cubans, the Cuban Stars of Havana, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. In 134 career games, he hit .269 with 109 hits, 3 home runs, and 55 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 430.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 164 lb
- Died
- 3/18/1969 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
- MLB Debut
- 1911-07-04
- Last Game
- 1913-07-18
Full name: Rafael D. Almeida
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 405 | 50 | 109 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 55 | 9 | 30 | 40 | .269 | .324 | .383 | .707 | 430 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.
Career OPS .707 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — +7.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | AC1 | EAS | 6 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CSH | EAS | 22 | 83 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .301 | .247 (+22%) | .307 (+8%) | .315 (+26%) | .622 (+17%) | 172.7 |
| 1907 | CSH | NAC | 4 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 36 | 96 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 16 | .312 | .266 (+17%) | .336 (+14%) | .356 (+8%) | .693 (+11%) | 194.8 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 16 | 59 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .220 | .268 (-18%) | .335 (-16%) | .358 (+9%) | .694 (-3%) | -66.1 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 50 | 130 | 14 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 16 | .262 | .259 (+1%) | .325 (avg) | .345 (+13%) | .670 (+7%) | 128.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 134 | 405 | 50 | 109 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 55 | 9 | 30 | 40 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 430 | ||
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
View full game log (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 152 | 10 | 44 | 0 | 27 | .289 |
| Away | 50 | 133 | 22 | 33 | 3 | 21 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-07-18 | CIN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-12 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-09 | CIN | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-08 | CIN | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-07 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-30 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-06-23 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-22 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-21 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-19 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 5 | 67 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 3B | 94 | 15 | 119 | 172 | 30 | 12 |
| C | 11 | 11 | 41 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | AC1 | 1B | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | AC1 | 3B | 5 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1906 | CSH | 1B | 4 | 4 | 52 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1906 | CSH | 3B | 6 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1906 | CSH | C | 11 | 11 | 41 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| 1906 | CSH | SS | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | CSH | 3B | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | CIN | 3B | 27 | 0 | 36 | 45 | 10 | 1 |
| 1911 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CIN | 3B | 15 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| 1913 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1913 | CIN | 3B | 37 | 0 | 42 | 71 | 10 | 6 |
| 1913 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | CIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 11 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 95 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Center Field | 3 |
Rafael Almeida: the record in brief
Rafael Almeida's season table begins in 1905, ahead of the July 4, 1911 debut listed in the bio, and the final game as July 18, 1913. The season rows list, in order, the All Cubans (1905), the Cuban Stars of Havana (1906 to 1907), and the Cincinnati Reds (1911 to 1913). The bio lists Almeida as a third baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 164 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Almeida was born on June 30, 1887, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba. Almeida's death is recorded on March 18, 1969, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba. Rafael Almeida was the playing name; the full given name is Rafael D.
The batting record for Almeida: 134 games, 109 hits in 405 at bats, and a .269 average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 55 RBI. Reaching base at a .324 clip and slugging .383, Almeida finished with a .707 OPS. The .269 career average is close to the .256 the league hit across the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rafael Almeida
- What years did Rafael Almeida play?
- Rafael Almeida played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1913.
- Was Rafael Almeida a pitcher?
- No. Rafael Almeida was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rafael Almeida hit?
- Rafael Almeida hit 3 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What teams did Rafael Almeida play for?
- Rafael Almeida played for 3 teams: the All Cubans (1905), the Cuban Stars of Havana (1906–1907), and the Cincinnati Reds (1911–1913).
- What were Rafael Almeida's career stats?
- In 134 games, Rafael Almeida had 109 hits, 3 home runs, 55 RBI, 50 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- What position did Rafael Almeida play?
- Rafael Almeida played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rafael Almeida and how much did he weigh?
- Rafael Almeida was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 164 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rafael Almeida hit each season?
- Rafael Almeida's home runs by season: 0 in 1905, 0 in 1906, 0 in 1907, 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, and 3 in 1913. His most in one season was 3, in 1913.
- What was Rafael Almeida's career batting average?
- Rafael Almeida batted .269 over his career, with 109 hits in 405 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rafael Almeida have?
- Rafael Almeida drove in 55 runs in his career.
- Is Rafael Almeida in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rafael Almeida has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.