Cesar Gutierrez
Born: 1/26/1943 in Coro, Falcón, Venezuela
Died: 1/22/2005 in Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1967-04-16 | Final Game: 1971-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Cesar Dario Gutierrez
Biography
Cesar Gutierrez was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1967 until 1971. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 223 games, where he compiled a batting average of .235, with 128 hits, 26 runs batted in, and notably, no home runs. Gutierrez also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Gutierrez's playing career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, marked by significant shifts in player dynamics and team strategies. Although he may not have garnered the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for exemplified the role of a versatile utility player, capable of filling various positions as needed. His resilience and dedication to the game left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his time in the majors, reflecting the spirit of competition and teamwork inherent in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 545 | 61 | 128 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 30 | 51 | 0.235 | 0.277 | 0.281 | 0.558 | -1777.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 18 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | DET | AL | 17 | 49 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0.245 | -107.3 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 15 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0.217 | -107.3 |
| 1970 | DET | AL | 135 | 415 | 40 | 101 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 39 | 0.243 | -1669.9 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 38 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 12 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 184 | 147 | 234 | 417 | 31 | 72 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | SFN | SS | 15 | 3 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 4 |
| 1969 | DET | SS | 16 | 13 | 25 | 45 | 4 | 6 |
| 1969 | SFN | 3B | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | DET | SS | 135 | 127 | 183 | 326 | 23 | 60 |
| 1971 | DET | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | DET | 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | DET | SS | 14 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 184 |