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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 110 | 415 | 62 | 107 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 46 | 18 | 33 | 101 | 0.258 | 97.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 127 | 463 | 73 | 122 | 23 | 7 | 15 | 65 | 13 | 45 | 99 | 0.263 | 637.1 |
| 1991 | LAA | AL | 66 | 230 | 32 | 65 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 55 | 0.283 | -122.9 |
| 1992 | LAA | AL | 139 | 509 | 63 | 125 | 22 | 5 | 9 | 72 | 8 | 33 | 128 | 0.246 | -871.4 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 57 | 214 | 25 | 51 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 50 | 0.238 | -380.8 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 86 | 301 | 54 | 92 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 49 | 1 | 26 | 76 | 0.306 | 997.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | OF | 107 | 100 | 243 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | TOR | OF | 125 | 124 | 244 | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| 1991 | CAL | OF | 65 | 64 | 126 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | CAL | OF | 128 | 123 | 340 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| 1993 | FLO | OF | 52 | 52 | 91 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | DET | OF | 81 | 76 | 188 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
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 | ||