Pepe Frias
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1981)
Pepe Frias was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1981 for 4 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 9 seasons. In 723 career games, he hit .240 with 323 hits, 1 home runs, and 108 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 159 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-04-06
- Last Game
- 1981-08-26
Full name: Jesus Maria Frias
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 723 | 1,346 | 132 | 323 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 108 | 12 | 49 | 136 | .240 | .267 | .290 | .558 | -4,615 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Career OPS .558 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MON | NL | 100 | 225 | 19 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 24 | .231 | .256 (-10%) | .325 (-18%) | .378 (-25%) | .703 (-22%) | -791.4 |
| 1974 | MON | NL | 75 | 112 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 10 | .214 | .256 (-17%) | .324 (-20%) | .369 (-27%) | .693 (-24%) | -433.0 |
| 1975 | MON | NL | 51 | 64 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .125 | .257 (-51%) | .327 (-51%) | .374 (-58%) | .701 (-55%) | -560.4 |
| 1976 | MON | NL | 76 | 113 | 7 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 14 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .320 (-15%) | .360 (-19%) | .681 (-17%) | -314.0 |
| 1977 | MON | NL | 53 | 70 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | .257 | .264 (-3%) | .329 (-22%) | .401 (-32%) | .730 (-28%) | -307.8 |
| 1978 | MON | NL | 73 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 140 | 475 | 41 | 123 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 20 | 36 | .259 | .265 (-2%) | .329 (-12%) | .397 (-19%) | .727 (-16%) | -1264.3 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 116 | 227 | 27 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 23 | .242 | .264 (-8%) | .326 (-21%) | .387 (-30%) | .714 (-26%) | -944.0 |
| 1980 | LAN | NL | 14 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -944.0 |
| 1981 | LAN | NL | 25 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 723 | 1,346 | 132 | 323 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 108 | 12 | 49 | 136 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -5,559 | ||
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 (724 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 335 | 588 | 54 | 140 | 0 | 48 | .238 |
| Away | 389 | 758 | 78 | 183 | 1 | 60 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-26 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-23 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-17 | LAD | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-16 | LAD | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-15 | LAD | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-13 | LAD | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-11 | LAD | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-09 | LAD | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-07 | LAD | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-03 | LAD | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 186 | 52 | 143 | 219 | 12 | 54 |
| 3B | 57 | 10 | 20 | 44 | 2 | 6 |
| OF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 426 | 315 | 574 | 972 | 79 | 188 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MON | 2B | 44 | 25 | 56 | 85 | 5 | 22 |
| 1973 | MON | 3B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | MON | SS | 46 | 35 | 64 | 126 | 10 | 24 |
| 1974 | MON | 2B | 15 | 8 | 21 | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| 1974 | MON | 3B | 27 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | MON | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MON | SS | 30 | 18 | 38 | 64 | 4 | 11 |
| 1975 | MON | 2B | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | MON | 3B | 11 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | MON | SS | 29 | 22 | 46 | 59 | 7 | 14 |
| 1976 | MON | 2B | 35 | 13 | 26 | 41 | 3 | 11 |
| 1976 | MON | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | SS | 35 | 22 | 54 | 72 | 6 | 16 |
| 1977 | MON | 2B | 16 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| 1977 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MON | SS | 14 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1978 | MON | 2B | 61 | 0 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| 1978 | MON | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | ATL | SS | 137 | 136 | 229 | 432 | 32 | 79 |
| 1980 | TEX | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | TEX | 3B | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | TEX | SS | 106 | 69 | 117 | 167 | 16 | 38 |
| 1980 | LAN | SS | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | LAN | 2B | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | LAN | SS | 15 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 186 |
| Third Base | 60 |
| Shortstop | 426 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
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Pepe Frias: the record in brief
Pepe Frias played a first major league game on April 6, 1973 and a last one on August 26, 1981. By club, Frias's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1973 through 1978), the Atlanta Braves (1979), the Texas Rangers (1980), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1980 to 1981). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 159 pounds, Frias is listed as a shortstop. Frias threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Frias was born on July 14, 1948, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R. The bio lists the given name Jesus Maria.
Frias collected 323 hits in 1,346 at bats across 723 games, good for a .240 batting average, plus 1 home run and 108 RBI. The on-base percentage is .267 and the slugging percentage .290, for an OPS of .558. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Frias's .240 average sits 7.6% below it. The hits column peaks at 123, in 1979. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .259 in 1979, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pepe Frias
- What years did Pepe Frias play?
- Pepe Frias played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1981.
- Was Pepe Frias a pitcher?
- No. Pepe Frias was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Pepe Frias hit?
- Pepe Frias hit 1 career home run with 323 hits.
- What teams did Pepe Frias play for?
- Pepe Frias played for 4 teams: the Montreal Expos (1973–1978), the Atlanta Braves (1979), the Texas Rangers (1980), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1980–1981).
- What were Pepe Frias's career stats?
- In 723 games, Pepe Frias had 323 hits, 1 home runs, 108 RBI, 132 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- What position did Pepe Frias play?
- Pepe Frias played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pepe Frias and how much did he weigh?
- Pepe Frias was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 159 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pepe Frias hit each season?
- Pepe Frias's home runs by season: 0 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, 0 in 1976, 0 in 1977, 0 in 1978, 1 in 1979, 0 in 1980, and 0 in 1981. His most in one season was 1, in 1979.
- What was Pepe Frias's career batting average?
- Pepe Frias batted .240 over his career, with 323 hits in 1,346 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pepe Frias have?
- Pepe Frias drove in 108 runs in his career.
- Is Pepe Frias in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pepe Frias has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.