Chico Carrasquel
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950-1959)
Chico Carrasquel was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1959 for 4 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 10 seasons. In 1,325 career games, he hit .258 with 1,199 hits, 55 home runs, and 474 RBI. Chico Carrasquel was a 4-time All-Star.
- 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
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 5/26/2005 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
- MLB Debut
- 1950-04-18
- Last Game
- 1959-09-23
- Awards
- 4× All-Star
Full name: Alfonso Carrasquel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,325 | 4,644 | 568 | 1,199 | 172 | 25 | 55 | 474 | 31 | 491 | 467 | .258 | .333 | .342 | .674 | -4,360 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CHA | AL | 141 | 524 | 72 | 148 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 66 | 46 | .282 | .265 (+6%) | .346 (+6%) | .401 (-9%) | .747 (-2%) | -53.6 |
| 1951 | CHA | AL | 147 | 538 | 41 | 142 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 58 | 14 | 46 | 39 | .264 | .260 (+1%) | .336 (-3%) | .385 (-14%) | .721 (-9%) | -772.0 |
| 1952 | CHA | AL | 100 | 359 | 36 | 89 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 33 | 27 | .248 | .252 (-2%) | .326 (-4%) | .369 (-19%) | .696 (-12%) | -631.7 |
| 1953 | CHA | AL | 149 | 552 | 72 | 154 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 47 | 5 | 38 | 47 | .279 | .264 (+6%) | .335 (-2%) | .397 (-10%) | .733 (-6%) | -560.0 |
| 1954 | CHA | AL | 155 | 620 | 106 | 158 | 28 | 3 | 12 | 62 | 7 | 85 | 67 | .255 | .261 (-2%) | .333 (+5%) | .390 (-6%) | .723 (-1%) | 102.2 |
| 1955 | CHA | AL | 145 | 523 | 83 | 134 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 52 | 1 | 61 | 59 | .256 | .258 (-1%) | .332 (+1%) | .393 (-12%) | .726 (-6%) | -404.5 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 141 | 474 | 60 | 115 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 52 | 61 | .243 | .258 (-6%) | .331 (-2%) | .397 (-19%) | .728 (-11%) | -761.4 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 125 | 392 | 37 | 108 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 57 | 0 | 41 | 53 | .276 | .257 (+7%) | .323 (+8%) | .391 (-3%) | .715 (+2%) | 262.2 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 49 | 156 | 14 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 12 | .256 | .257 (-1%) | .324 (-2%) | .394 (-15%) | .719 (-9%) | -208.5 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 59 | 160 | 19 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 15 | .212 | .257 (-18%) | .324 (-6%) | .394 (-25%) | .719 (-17%) | -208.5 |
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 114 | 346 | 28 | 77 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 2 | 34 | 41 | .223 | .256 (-13%) | .323 (-10%) | .392 (-25%) | .715 (-18%) | -944.2 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,325 | 4,644 | 568 | 1,199 | 172 | 25 | 55 | 474 | 31 | 491 | 467 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -4,180 | ||
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 (1325 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 659 | 2241 | 250 | 556 | 24 | 217 | .248 |
| Away | 666 | 2402 | 317 | 643 | 31 | 256 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-09-23 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-09-14 | BAL | KC1 | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-13 | BAL | KC1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959-09-13 | BAL | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-12 | BAL | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-11 | BAL | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-11 | BAL | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-09 | BAL | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-09 | BAL | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-07 | BAL | MIN | L | 2 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 22 | 15 | 29 | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| 3B | 49 | 39 | 43 | 72 | 2 | 11 |
| SS | 1241 | 662 | 2131 | 3619 | 185 | 770 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CHA | SS | 141 | 0 | 234 | 458 | 28 | 113 |
| 1951 | CHA | SS | 147 | 0 | 300 | 477 | 20 | 107 |
| 1952 | CHA | SS | 99 | 0 | 176 | 248 | 16 | 50 |
| 1953 | CHA | SS | 149 | 0 | 278 | 462 | 18 | 87 |
| 1954 | CHA | SS | 155 | 155 | 280 | 492 | 20 | 102 |
| 1955 | CHA | SS | 144 | 135 | 222 | 424 | 18 | 81 |
| 1956 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | CLE | SS | 141 | 135 | 240 | 352 | 20 | 70 |
| 1957 | CLE | SS | 122 | 117 | 212 | 357 | 24 | 75 |
| 1958 | CLE | 3B | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | CLE | SS | 32 | 26 | 41 | 67 | 8 | 16 |
| 1958 | KC1 | 3B | 32 | 25 | 29 | 52 | 2 | 10 |
| 1958 | KC1 | SS | 22 | 14 | 24 | 45 | 2 | 6 |
| 1959 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | BAL | 2B | 22 | 15 | 29 | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| 1959 | BAL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | BAL | SS | 89 | 80 | 124 | 237 | 11 | 63 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 47 |
| Shortstop | 1243 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1950 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 21.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1950 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 2.0 | 24 | 2 |
Most Similar Players
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Chico Carrasquel (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Chico Carrasquel: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 18, 1950 and the final game on September 23, 1959, Chico Carrasquel built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (1950 through 1955), the Cleveland Indians (1956 to 1958), the Kansas City Athletics (1958), and the Baltimore Orioles (1959). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds, Carrasquel is listed as a shortstop. Carrasquel both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 23, 1926, in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. The bio records the death on May 26, 2005, in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. Carrasquel's full given name, per the bio, is Alfonso Carrasquel.
Carrasquel's career batting table shows 1,325 games, 4,644 at bats and 1,199 hits, a .258 average, adding 55 homers, 474 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .333 and the slugging percentage .342, for an OPS of .674. Carrasquel hit .258 while the league hit .259 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 6.7% below league average (.674 against .723).
Frequently Asked Questions about Chico Carrasquel
- What years did Chico Carrasquel play?
- Chico Carrasquel played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1959.
- Was Chico Carrasquel a pitcher?
- No. Chico Carrasquel was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Chico Carrasquel hit?
- Chico Carrasquel hit 55 career home runs with 1,199 hits.
- What teams did Chico Carrasquel play for?
- Chico Carrasquel played for 4 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1950–1955), the Cleveland Indians (1956–1958), the Kansas City Athletics (1958), and the Baltimore Orioles (1959).
- Did Chico Carrasquel win an MVP award?
- No. Chico Carrasquel did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Chico Carrasquel win?
- Chico Carrasquel was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Chico Carrasquel's career stats?
- In 1,325 games, Chico Carrasquel had 1,199 hits, 55 home runs, 474 RBI, 568 runs, and 31 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Chico Carrasquel play?
- Chico Carrasquel played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chico Carrasquel and how much did he weigh?
- Chico Carrasquel was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chico Carrasquel hit each season?
- Chico Carrasquel's home runs by season: 4 in 1950, 2 in 1951, 1 in 1952, 2 in 1953, 12 in 1954, 11 in 1955, 7 in 1956, 8 in 1957, 4 in 1958, and 4 in 1959. His most in one season was 12, in 1954.
- What was Chico Carrasquel's career batting average?
- Chico Carrasquel batted .258 over his career, with 1,199 hits in 4,644 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chico Carrasquel have?
- Chico Carrasquel drove in 474 runs in his career.
- Is Chico Carrasquel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chico Carrasquel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Chico Carrasquel make?
- Chico Carrasquel was selected to 4 All-Star Games.