Jose Baez
Born: 12/31/1953 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1977-04-06 | Final Game: 1978-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Jose Antonio Baez
Biography
Jose Baez was a professional baseball player born in 1953, who played in the Major Leagues from 1977 to 1978. A versatile position player, Baez appeared in 114 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield and outfield. He finished his time in the majors with a batting average of .245, accumulating 87 hits, including one home run, and driving in 19 runs. Additionally, Baez demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases throughout his career.
Baez's playing career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as teams began to emphasize speed and versatility more than ever. Although his time in the spotlight was short, Baez contributed to his teams with his ability to perform in various positions and his solid, if unspectacular, offensive output. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players in the late 1970s, navigating a competitive landscape as baseball continued to evolve.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 355 | 47 | 87 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 25 | 27 | 0.245 | 0.297 | 0.304 | 0.601 | -1073.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 91 | 305 | 39 | 79 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 0.259 | -790.3 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 23 | 50 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.160 | -282.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 91 | 84 | 189 | 301 | 13 | 71 |
| 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | 2B | 77 | 73 | 151 | 250 | 11 | 54 |
| 1977 | SEA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | SEA | 2B | 14 | 11 | 38 | 51 | 2 | 17 |
| 1978 | SEA | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 91 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |