Jackie Gutierrez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1988)
Jackie Gutierrez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988 for the Boston Red Sox, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. In 356 career games, he hit .237 with 227 hits, 4 home runs, and 63 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
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-06
- Last Game
- 1988-10-01
Full name: Joaquin Fernando Gutierrez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 957 | 106 | 227 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 63 | 25 | 33 | 123 | .237 | .261 | .285 | .547 | -3,542 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career SLG .285 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.
Career OPS .547 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 23.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 151 | 449 | 55 | 118 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 15 | 49 | .263 | .259 (+1%) | .322 (-12%) | .384 (-18%) | .707 (-15%) | -1115.5 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 103 | 275 | 33 | 60 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 37 | .218 | .257 (-15%) | .323 (-23%) | .390 (-30%) | .714 (-27%) | -1176.7 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 61 | 145 | 8 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | .186 | .257 (-28%) | .325 (-37%) | .395 (-48%) | .720 (-43%) | -989.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 33 | 77 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .247 | .254 (-3%) | .317 (-18%) | .377 (-21%) | .695 (-20%) | -260.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 356 | 957 | 106 | 227 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 63 | 25 | 33 | 123 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -3,542 | ||
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 (356 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 184 | 487 | 58 | 116 | 2 | 41 | .238 |
| Away | 172 | 470 | 48 | 111 | 2 | 22 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-01 | PHI | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-26 | PHI | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-16 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-14 | PHI | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-12 | PHI | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-11 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-10 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-08 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-06 | PHI | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-05 | PHI | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 54 | 42 | 93 | 102 | 2 | 29 |
| 3B | 20 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| SS | 275 | 240 | 402 | 637 | 61 | 115 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | BOS | SS | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | BOS | SS | 150 | 139 | 228 | 347 | 31 | 60 |
| 1985 | BOS | SS | 99 | 83 | 143 | 238 | 23 | 47 |
| 1986 | BAL | 2B | 53 | 42 | 93 | 102 | 2 | 29 |
| 1986 | BAL | 3B | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PHI | 3B | 13 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | PHI | SS | 22 | 15 | 22 | 46 | 6 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 54 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 275 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Jackie Gutierrez's recorded salaries total $297,500 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gutierrez's career ran from 1983 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987 and 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | AL | $167,500 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | $130,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $297,500 | ||
Jackie Gutierrez: the record in brief
Jackie Gutierrez played a first major league game on September 6, 1983 and a last one on October 1, 1988. The team column moves through the Boston Red Sox (1983 through 1985), the Baltimore Orioles (1986 to 1987), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1988). At 5'11" and 175 pounds, Gutierrez is listed as a shortstop. Gutierrez batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 27, 1960, in Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia. The bio lists the given name Joaquin Fernando.
The batting record for Gutierrez: 356 games, 227 hits in 957 at bats, and a .237 average, along with 4 homers, 63 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. Gutierrez got on base at a .261 rate and slugged .285 (.547 OPS). Over the seasons Gutierrez played, league hitters batted .259; the .237 career figure is 8.3% below that. 1984 produced Gutierrez's most hits, 118 of them for the Boston Red Sox. In 1984, a season of regular play, Gutierrez hit .263 while the league hit .259. The seasons in which Gutierrez beat the league batting average were 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jackie Gutierrez
- What years did Jackie Gutierrez play?
- Jackie Gutierrez played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988.
- Was Jackie Gutierrez a pitcher?
- No. Jackie Gutierrez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jackie Gutierrez hit?
- Jackie Gutierrez hit 4 career home runs with 227 hits.
- What teams did Jackie Gutierrez play for?
- Jackie Gutierrez played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1983–1985), the Baltimore Orioles (1986–1987), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1988).
- What were Jackie Gutierrez's career stats?
- In 356 games, Jackie Gutierrez had 227 hits, 4 home runs, 63 RBI, 106 runs, and 25 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- How much did Jackie Gutierrez earn in his career?
- Jackie Gutierrez's recorded salaries total $297,500 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gutierrez's career ran from 1983 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987 and 1988.
- What was Jackie Gutierrez's salary?
- Jackie Gutierrez's last recorded salary was $167,500, in 1986. His highest recorded salary was $167,500, in 1986, and his lowest was $130,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1986.
- What position did Jackie Gutierrez play?
- Jackie Gutierrez played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jackie Gutierrez and how much did he weigh?
- Jackie Gutierrez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jackie Gutierrez hit each season?
- Jackie Gutierrez's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 2 in 1984, 2 in 1985, 0 in 1986, 0 in 1987, and 0 in 1988. His most in one season was 2, in 1984 and 1985.
- What was Jackie Gutierrez's career batting average?
- Jackie Gutierrez batted .237 over his career, with 227 hits in 957 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jackie Gutierrez have?
- Jackie Gutierrez drove in 63 runs in his career.
- Is Jackie Gutierrez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jackie Gutierrez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.