Jose Arcia
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1970)
Jose Arcia was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1970 for the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 293 career games, he hit .215 with 132 hits, 1 home runs, and 35 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 170 lb
- Died
- 7/30/2016 in Miami, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1968-04-10
- Last Game
- 1970-09-30
Full name: Jose Raimundo Arcia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293 | 615 | 78 | 132 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 35 | 17 | 29 | 107 | .215 | .260 | .278 | .538 | -2,128 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.
Career OPS .538 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — 21.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHN | NL | 59 | 84 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 24 | .190 | .236 (-20%) | .298 (-27%) | .340 (-20%) | .638 (-23%) | -291.5 |
| 1969 | SDN | NL | 120 | 302 | 35 | 65 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 47 | .215 | .248 (-13%) | .320 (-20%) | .369 (-26%) | .689 (-24%) | -1128.9 |
| 1970 | SDN | NL | 114 | 229 | 28 | 51 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 36 | .223 | .253 (-12%) | .325 (-13%) | .385 (-25%) | .711 (-20%) | -707.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 293 | 615 | 78 | 132 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 35 | 17 | 29 | 107 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -2,128 | ||
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 (293 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 144 | 266 | 45 | 56 | 1 | 15 | .211 |
| Away | 149 | 349 | 33 | 76 | 0 | 20 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-09-30 | SDP | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-27 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-26 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-25 | SDP | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-24 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-23 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-22 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-19 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-18 | SDP | SFG | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-17 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 98 | 82 | 228 | 235 | 8 | 50 |
| 3B | 18 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| OF | 28 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 111 | 66 | 126 | 216 | 18 | 41 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHN | 2B | 10 | 8 | 22 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHN | OF | 17 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHN | SS | 7 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | SDN | 2B | 68 | 60 | 162 | 176 | 8 | 33 |
| 1969 | SDN | 3B | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 1969 | SDN | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SDN | SS | 37 | 17 | 29 | 55 | 5 | 8 |
| 1970 | SDN | 2B | 20 | 14 | 44 | 40 | 0 | 15 |
| 1970 | SDN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | SDN | OF | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | SDN | SS | 67 | 45 | 89 | 146 | 11 | 32 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 98 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Shortstop | 111 |
| Left Field | 17 |
| Center Field | 13 |
Jose Arcia: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jose Arcia's first major league game on April 10, 1968; the last one listed came on September 30, 1970. By club, Arcia's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1968) and the San Diego Padres (1969 through 1970). Arcia played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 22, 1943, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba and a listed size of 6'3" and 170 pounds. Arcia's death is recorded on July 30, 2016, in Miami, FL, USA. The given name on file is Jose Raimundo Arcia.
Arcia's career batting table shows 293 games, 615 at bats and 132 hits, a .215 average, plus 1 home run and 35 RBI. Arcia got on base at a .260 rate and slugged .278 (.538 OPS). Arcia's .215 average ran 13.1% below the .247 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 65, in 1969. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .223 in 1970, did not top the league's .253.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Arcia
- What years did Jose Arcia play?
- Jose Arcia played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1970.
- Was Jose Arcia a pitcher?
- No. Jose Arcia was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jose Arcia hit?
- Jose Arcia hit 1 career home run with 132 hits.
- What teams did Jose Arcia play for?
- Jose Arcia played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1968) and the San Diego Padres (1969–1970).
- What were Jose Arcia's career stats?
- In 293 games, Jose Arcia had 132 hits, 1 home runs, 35 RBI, 78 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Jose Arcia play?
- Jose Arcia played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Arcia and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Arcia was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jose Arcia hit each season?
- Jose Arcia's home runs by season: 1 in 1968, 0 in 1969, and 0 in 1970. His most in one season was 1, in 1968.
- What was Jose Arcia's career batting average?
- Jose Arcia batted .215 over his career, with 132 hits in 615 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Arcia have?
- Jose Arcia drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Arcia in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Arcia has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.