Junior Felix, baseball player, 1989-1994

Junior Felix

Born: 10/3/1967 in Laguna Salada, Valverde, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1989-05-03 | Final Game: 1994-08-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Junior Francisco Felix

Biography

Junior Felix was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 until 1994. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 585 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Felix was known for his solid offensive contributions, finishing his career with 562 hits, 55 home runs, and 280 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .264. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 49 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Felix's playing career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the transition from the late 1980s into the 1990s, a time when offensive output began to rise significantly. His ability to combine power and speed made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Toronto Blue Jays, where he began his career, and the New York Mets. While his career was relatively brief, Junior Felix left an impact as a versatile player who contributed to the game in a variety of ways, embodying the evolving nature of baseball during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
585 2132 309 562 105 24 55 280 49 158 509 0.264 0.317 0.413 0.730 356.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 2 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1989 ALCS TOR 3 11 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 2 0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 558 539 1232 37 37 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Center Field 245
Right Field 316
Designated Hitter 13

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-04-24
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-05-02
1989 Player of the Week Week of 1989-06-02

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 DET AL $350,000
1993 FLO NL $1,250,000
1992 CAL AL $640,000
1991 CAL AL $310,000
1990 TOR AL $155,000
1989 TOR AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $2,773,000