Jose Baez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1978)
Jose Baez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 2 seasons. In 114 career games, he hit .245 with 87 hits, 1 home runs, and 19 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-04-06
- Last Game
- 1978-06-06
Full name: Jose Antonio Baez
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 | .245 | .297 | .304 | .601 | -948 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 91 | 305 | 39 | 79 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 20 | .259 | .264 (-2%) | .329 (-7%) | .401 (-20%) | .730 (-14%) | -676.4 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 23 | 50 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | .160 | .257 (-38%) | .323 (-23%) | .378 (-47%) | .702 (-36%) | -271.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 114 | 355 | 47 | 87 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 25 | 27 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -948 | ||
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 (114 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 181 | 23 | 41 | 1 | 10 | .227 |
| Away | 51 | 174 | 24 | 46 | 0 | 9 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-06 | SEA | NYY | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-06-02 | SEA | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-25 | SEA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-05-23 | SEA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-23 | SEA | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-19 | SEA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-05-16 | SEA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-10 | SEA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-04-28 | SEA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-23 | SEA | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 91 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Jose Baez: the record in brief
Jose Baez's major league career runs from a debut on April 6, 1977 to a final game on June 6, 1978. Baez spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Seattle Mariners. At 5'8" and 160 pounds, Baez is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Baez threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is December 31, 1953, in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R. Jose Baez was the playing name; the full given name is Jose Antonio.
In 114 games and 355 at bats, Baez batted .245 with 87 hits, adding 1 home run and 19 RBI. Baez's career OPS of .601 combines a .297 on-base mark with .304 slugging. Over the seasons Baez played, league hitters batted .261; the .245 career figure is 6.1% below that. In OPS terms, Baez's .601 stands 16.1% below the league's .716. The highest hit total in a season was 79, in 1977. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .259 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Baez
- What years did Jose Baez play?
- Jose Baez played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978.
- Was Jose Baez a pitcher?
- No. Jose Baez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jose Baez hit?
- Jose Baez hit 1 career home run with 87 hits.
- What teams did Jose Baez play for?
- Jose Baez played for one team, the Seattle Mariners (1977–1978).
- What were Jose Baez's career stats?
- In 114 games, Jose Baez had 87 hits, 1 home runs, 19 RBI, 47 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- What position did Jose Baez play?
- Jose Baez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Baez and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Baez was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jose Baez hit each season?
- Jose Baez's home runs by season: 1 in 1977 and 0 in 1978. His most in one season was 1, in 1977.
- What was Jose Baez's career batting average?
- Jose Baez batted .245 over his career, with 87 hits in 355 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Baez have?
- Jose Baez drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Baez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Baez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.