Miguel de la Hoz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1969)
Miguel de la Hoz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1969 for 4 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 10 seasons. In 494 career games, he hit .251 with 280 hits, 25 home runs, and 115 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/28/2023 in Miami, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1960-07-22
- Last Game
- 1969-09-09
Full name: Miguel Angel de la Hoz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 494 | 1,114 | 116 | 280 | 42 | 5 | 25 | 115 | 2 | 56 | 130 | .251 | .290 | .365 | .655 | -911 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 49 | 160 | 20 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 12 | .256 | .255 (avg) | .323 (-11%) | .387 (+11%) | .711 (+1%) | -63.1 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 61 | 173 | 20 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .260 | .258 (+1%) | .328 (-10%) | .399 (-7%) | .727 (-9%) | -263.9 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 67 | 150 | 15 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 29 | .267 | .246 (+8%) | .308 (+1%) | .371 (+17%) | .680 (+10%) | 215.5 |
| 1964 | ML1 | NL | 78 | 189 | 25 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 22 | .291 | .250 (+16%) | .312 (+11%) | .377 (+6%) | .690 (+8%) | 304.7 |
| 1965 | ML1 | NL | 81 | 176 | 15 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 21 | .256 | .245 (+4%) | .310 (-6%) | .371 (-11%) | .682 (-9%) | -254.3 |
| 1966 | ATL | NL | 71 | 110 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 18 | .218 | .248 (-12%) | .309 (-19%) | .376 (-20%) | .685 (-20%) | -344.1 |
| 1967 | ATL | NL | 74 | 143 | 10 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 14 | .203 | .242 (-16%) | .306 (-27%) | .357 (-20%) | .663 (-23%) | -505.5 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 494 | 1,114 | 116 | 280 | 42 | 5 | 25 | 115 | 2 | 56 | 130 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -911 | ||
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 (494 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 252 | 537 | 60 | 138 | 15 | 61 | .257 |
| Away | 242 | 578 | 58 | 142 | 10 | 54 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-09-09 | CIN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-10-01 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-28 | ATL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-22 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-15 | ATL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-14 | ATL | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-10 | ATL | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-09 | ATL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-08 | ATL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-07 | ATL | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 119 | 70 | 168 | 221 | 11 | 43 |
| 3B | 129 | 83 | 93 | 183 | 19 | 16 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 108 | 61 | 139 | 221 | 21 | 34 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | CLE | SS | 38 | 36 | 58 | 94 | 8 | 13 |
| 1961 | CLE | 2B | 17 | 11 | 25 | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | CLE | 3B | 16 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1961 | CLE | SS | 17 | 17 | 39 | 60 | 6 | 6 |
| 1962 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | CLE | 2B | 34 | 28 | 63 | 89 | 6 | 20 |
| 1963 | CLE | 3B | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | CLE | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | CLE | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | ML1 | 2B | 25 | 16 | 39 | 53 | 3 | 8 |
| 1964 | ML1 | 3B | 25 | 20 | 16 | 43 | 5 | 6 |
| 1964 | ML1 | SS | 8 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1965 | ML1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965 | ML1 | 2B | 10 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 1965 | ML1 | 3B | 22 | 13 | 12 | 35 | 5 | 3 |
| 1965 | ML1 | SS | 41 | 5 | 29 | 50 | 3 | 12 |
| 1966 | ATL | 2B | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | ATL | 3B | 30 | 16 | 22 | 35 | 3 | 3 |
| 1966 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | ATL | 2B | 23 | 11 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 9 |
| 1967 | ATL | 3B | 22 | 14 | 20 | 33 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 119 |
| Third Base | 130 |
| Shortstop | 107 |
| Left Field | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Miguel de la Hoz: the record in brief
Miguel de la Hoz's major league career runs from a debut on July 22, 1960 to a final game on September 9, 1969. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (1960 to 1963), the Milwaukee Braves (1964 through 1965), the Atlanta Braves (1966 through 1967), and the Cincinnati Reds (1969). De la Hoz, born on October 2, 1938, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on May 28, 2023, in Miami, FL, USA. The given name on file is Miguel Angel de la Hoz.
In 494 games and 1,114 at bats, de la Hoz batted .251 with 280 hits, plus 25 home runs and 115 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .290 and the slugging percentage .365, for an OPS of .655. The .251 career average is close to the .250 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .655 to a league .694, 5.6% below average. The hits column peaks at 55, in 1964.
Frequently Asked Questions about Miguel de la Hoz
- What years did Miguel de la Hoz play?
- Miguel de la Hoz played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1969.
- Was Miguel de la Hoz a pitcher?
- No. Miguel de la Hoz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Miguel de la Hoz hit?
- Miguel de la Hoz hit 25 career home runs with 280 hits.
- What teams did Miguel de la Hoz play for?
- Miguel de la Hoz played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1960–1963), the Atlanta Braves (1964–1967), and the Cincinnati Reds (1969).
- What were Miguel de la Hoz's career stats?
- In 494 games, Miguel de la Hoz had 280 hits, 25 home runs, 115 RBI, 116 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .251 batting average.
- What position did Miguel de la Hoz play?
- Miguel de la Hoz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Miguel de la Hoz and how much did he weigh?
- Miguel de la Hoz was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Miguel de la Hoz hit each season?
- Miguel de la Hoz's home runs by season: 6 in 1960, 3 in 1961, 0 in 1962, 5 in 1963, 4 in 1964, 2 in 1965, 2 in 1966, 3 in 1967, and 0 in 1969. His most in one season was 6, in 1960.
- What was Miguel de la Hoz's career batting average?
- Miguel de la Hoz batted .251 over his career, with 280 hits in 1,114 at bats.
- How many RBI did Miguel de la Hoz have?
- Miguel de la Hoz drove in 115 runs in his career.
- Is Miguel de la Hoz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Miguel de la Hoz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.