Juan Delis, baseball player, 1955-1955

Juan Delis

Born: 2/27/1928 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Died: 7/23/2003 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1955-04-16 | Final Game: 1955-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Juan Francisco Delis

Biography

Juan Delis, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1950s. His career spanned from April 16, 1955, to September 18, 1955, during which he played as a position player in a total of 54 games. Delis recorded 25 hits and drove in 11 runs, finishing his abbreviated career with a batting average of .189. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team with a notable stolen base, showcasing his speed and agility on the base paths. Delis's time in the Major Leagues coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of players of diverse backgrounds and the evolving strategies of the game. Although his statistical output may not reflect the dominant performances seen from some of his contemporaries, Delis's presence on the field during this period adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the myriad players who have contributed to the game, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 132 12 25 3 1 0 11 1 3 15 0.189 0.219 0.227 0.446 -908.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
3B 24 21 11 45 5 6
OF 8 8 13 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 24
Left Field 2
Right Field 6