Joshua Fuentes
Born: 2/19/1993 in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-04-06 | Final Game: 2021-09-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 209 lbs
Biography
Joshua Fuentes, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2021. Primarily recognized as a position player, Fuentes played a total of 149 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder. He concluded his tenure with a batting average of .243, amassing 103 hits, which included 12 home runs and 57 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases.
Fuentes's career coincided with an era where offensive production was crucial to a team's success, and he contributed solidly during his time in the league. While he may not have been a perennial All-Star, he provided depth and versatility to the rosters he was a part of. His journey through the major leagues highlighted the competitive nature of baseball, where players often faced the challenge of making an impact in a crowded field of talent. After his retirement on September 7, 2021, Fuentes left behind a legacy as a hardworking player who contributed to the game in meaningful ways.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 424 | 52 | 103 | 19 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 2 | 15 | 114 | 0.243 | 0.269 | 0.377 | 0.646 | -1064.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | COL | NL | 24 | 55 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0.218 | -168.4 |
| 2020 | COL | NL | 30 | 98 | 14 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 0.306 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | COL | NL | 95 | 271 | 30 | 61 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 12 | 65 | 0.225 | -903.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 69 | 43 | 402 | 30 | 3 | 45 |
| 3B | 68 | 57 | 48 | 114 | 6 | 13 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | COL | 1B | 11 | 11 | 98 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | COL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | COL | 1B | 26 | 23 | 200 | 22 | 1 | 27 |
| 2020 | COL | 3B | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | COL | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | COL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | COL | 1B | 32 | 9 | 104 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 2021 | COL | 3B | 60 | 56 | 44 | 113 | 6 | 13 |
| 2021 | COL | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 69 |
| Third Base | 68 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-05-15 |