Pedro Ballester
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Pedro Ballester was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Cubans. In 36 career games, he hit .258 with 33 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- 5'8" / 160 lb
Full name: Pedro Pascual Ballester
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 128 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .258 | .286 | .391 | .676 | -177 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .676 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NYC | NN2 | 36 | 128 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .258 | .263 (-2%) | .340 (-16%) | .379 (+3%) | .719 (-6%) | -177.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 36 | 128 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -177 | ||
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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 44 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 18 | 67 | 14 | 20 | 2 | 8 | .299 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-09-12 | NY6 | PH5 | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-09-03 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-31 | NY6 | BLG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-08-30 | NY6 | BLG | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-29 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-12 | NY6 | HOM | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-08-10 | NY6 | BLG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-09 | NY6 | PH5 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-08 | NY6 | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-27 | NY6 | BLG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Pedro Ballester
- Was Pedro Ballester a pitcher?
- No. Pedro Ballester was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Pedro Ballester hit?
- Pedro Ballester hit 2 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What was Pedro Ballester's career batting average?
- Pedro Ballester batted .258 over his career, with 33 hits in 128 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pedro Ballester have?
- Pedro Ballester drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Pedro Ballester in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pedro Ballester has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Pedro Ballester play for?
- Pedro Ballester played for the New York Cubans.