Joel Guzman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2007)
Joel Guzman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 2 seasons. In 24 career games, he hit .232 with 13 hits and 7 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-06-01
- Last Game
- 2007-09-30
Full name: Irvin Joel Vigo Guzman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 56 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .232 | .306 | .321 | .628 | 0 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OPS .628 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAN | NL | 8 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 16 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 56 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .232 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .250 |
| Away | 11 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-30 | TBR | TOR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-29 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-28 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-26 | TBR | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-25 | TBR | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-23 | TBR | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-18 | TBR | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-16 | TBR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-13 | TBR | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-05 | TBR | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Joel Guzman: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joel Guzman's first major league game on June 1, 2006; the last one listed came on September 30, 2007. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006) and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007). Guzman is listed as a third baseman at 225 pounds on a 6-foot-7 frame. The bio says Guzman both batted and threw right-handed. Guzman was born on November 24, 1984, in Quisqueya, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R. Guzman's full given name, per the bio, is Irvin Joel Vigo Guzman.
Across 24 games at the plate, Guzman's career line reads 13 hits in 56 at bats for a .232 average, along with 7 runs batted in. Guzman's career OPS of .628 combines a .306 on-base mark with .321 slugging. Guzman's .232 average ran 13.6% below the .269 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Guzman's .628 stands 17.8% below the league's .763. No season topped the 9 hits of 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joel Guzman
- What years did Joel Guzman play?
- Joel Guzman played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007.
- Was Joel Guzman a pitcher?
- No. Joel Guzman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joel Guzman hit?
- Joel Guzman hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Joel Guzman play for?
- Joel Guzman played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006) and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007).
- What were Joel Guzman's career stats?
- In 24 games, Joel Guzman had 13 hits, 7 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .232 batting average.
- What position did Joel Guzman play?
- Joel Guzman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joel Guzman and how much did he weigh?
- Joel Guzman was listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Joel Guzman's career batting average?
- Joel Guzman batted .232 over his career, with 13 hits in 56 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joel Guzman have?
- Joel Guzman drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Joel Guzman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joel Guzman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.