Irving Falu
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2014)
Irving Falu was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014 for the Kansas City Royals, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 47 career games, he hit .277 with 33 hits and 8 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 155.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-05-06
- Last Game
- 2014-07-12
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 119 | 14 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 14 | .277 | .320 | .345 | .665 | 155 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 24 | 85 | 14 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .341 | .254 (+34%) | .318 (+16%) | .405 (+7%) | .724 (+11%) | 155.4 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 11 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 47 | 119 | 14 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 14 | .277 | — | — | — | — | 155 | ||
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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 60 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 2 | .300 |
| Away | 22 | 59 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 6 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-12 | SDP | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-11 | SDP | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-09 | SDP | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-07-07 | SDP | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-05 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-07-04 | SDP | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-02 | SDP | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-07-01 | SDP | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-30 | SDP | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-29 | SDP | AZ | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 25 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
Irving Falu: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 6, 2012 and the final game on July 12, 2014, Irving Falu built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Kansas City Royals (2012 through 2013), the Milwaukee Brewers (2014), and the San Diego Padres (2014). At 5'9" and 185 pounds, Falu is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Falu batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is June 6, 1983, in Hato Rey, P.R.
Falu's career batting table shows 47 games, 119 at bats and 33 hits, a .277 average; the totals also include 8 runs batted in. Falu got on base at a .320 rate and slugged .345 (.665 OPS). Measured against the leagues Falu played in, the .277 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 9.6% above the league. The hits column peaks at 29, in 2012. 2012 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .341 against a league .254, a 34% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irving Falu
- What years did Irving Falu play?
- Irving Falu played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014.
- Was Irving Falu a pitcher?
- No. Irving Falu was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Irving Falu hit?
- Irving Falu hit 0 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Irving Falu play for?
- Irving Falu played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2012–2013), the Milwaukee Brewers (2014), and the San Diego Padres (2014).
- What were Irving Falu's career stats?
- In 47 games, Irving Falu had 33 hits, 8 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- What position did Irving Falu play?
- Irving Falu played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Irving Falu and how much did he weigh?
- Irving Falu was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Irving Falu's career batting average?
- Irving Falu batted .277 over his career, with 33 hits in 119 at bats.
- How many RBI did Irving Falu have?
- Irving Falu drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Irving Falu in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Irving Falu has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.