Manuel Cueto
Born: 2/8/1892 in Guanajay, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 6/29/1942 in Regla, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1914-06-25 | Final Game: 1919-06-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 157 lbs
Biography
Manuel Cueto, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1914 until 1919. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, bridging the tail end of the deadball era and the early years of the modern game. Cueto appeared in 151 games over his five-year career, showcasing his abilities in a league that was beginning to see a shift towards more offensive play.
Throughout his time on the field, Cueto compiled a total of 86 hits, with a batting average of .227. He contributed to his teams with 31 RBIs and demonstrated base-running prowess by stealing 13 bases. While he hit only one home run, his contributions as a solid role player were valuable in an era where every run counted. Cueto's career may not have placed him among the statistical leaders, but his presence in the game during those years reflected the evolving nature of baseball and the diverse skills required of position players of his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 379 | 36 | 86 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 13 | 50 | 26 | 0.227 | 0.323 | 0.266 | 0.590 | 41.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLF | FL | 19 | 43 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.093 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CIN | NL | 56 | 140 | 10 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 0.200 | -323.1 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 47 | 108 | 14 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 0.296 | 430.2 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 29 | 88 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 0.250 | -65.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 18 | 0 | 14 | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| 3B | 11 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 11 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 82 | 0 | 149 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| SS | 14 | 0 | 36 | 33 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLF | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLF | 3B | 10 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLF | SS | 5 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| 1917 | CIN | C | 5 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | CIN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 1917 | CIN | OF | 38 | 0 | 75 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1918 | CIN | C | 6 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | CIN | 2B | 10 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1918 | CIN | SS | 9 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | CIN | OF | 19 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | OF | 25 | 0 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 11 |
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Left Field | 56 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 24 |