Julian Javier
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1972)
Julian Javier was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1972 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,622 career games, he hit .257 with 1,469 hits, 78 home runs, and 506 RBI. Julian Javier was a 2-time All-Star.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1960-05-28
- Last Game
- 1972-10-01
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Manuel Julian Javier
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,622 | 5,722 | 722 | 1,469 | 216 | 55 | 78 | 506 | 135 | 314 | 812 | .257 | .296 | .355 | .651 | -5,560 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .651 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SLN | NL | 119 | 451 | 55 | 107 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 72 | .237 | .255 (-7%) | .323 (-16%) | .387 (-12%) | .711 (-14%) | -1066.9 |
| 1961 | SLN | NL | 113 | 445 | 58 | 124 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 11 | 30 | 51 | .279 | .258 (+8%) | .328 (-1%) | .399 (-16%) | .727 (-9%) | -599.4 |
| 1962 | SLN | NL | 155 | 598 | 97 | 157 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 39 | 26 | 47 | 73 | .263 | .257 (+2%) | .326 (-3%) | .393 (-9%) | .719 (-7%) | -639.3 |
| 1963 | SLN | NL | 161 | 609 | 82 | 160 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 86 | .263 | .246 (+7%) | .308 (-4%) | .371 (+2%) | .680 (-1%) | -178.1 |
| 1964 | SLN | NL | 155 | 535 | 66 | 129 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 65 | 9 | 30 | 82 | .241 | .250 (-4%) | .312 (-10%) | .377 (-4%) | .690 (-7%) | -634.5 |
| 1965 | SLN | NL | 77 | 229 | 34 | 52 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 44 | .227 | .245 (-8%) | .310 (-16%) | .371 (-15%) | .682 (-16%) | -599.5 |
| 1966 | SLN | NL | 147 | 460 | 52 | 105 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 11 | 26 | 63 | .228 | .248 (-8%) | .309 (-13%) | .376 (-14%) | .685 (-14%) | -1016.1 |
| 1967 | SLN | NL | 140 | 520 | 68 | 146 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 64 | 6 | 25 | 92 | .281 | .242 (+16%) | .306 (+2%) | .357 (+13%) | .663 (+8%) | 660.4 |
| 1968 | SLN | NL | 139 | 519 | 54 | 135 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 10 | 24 | 61 | .260 | .236 (+10%) | .298 (-2%) | .340 (+2%) | .638 (avg) | -138.1 |
| 1969 | SLN | NL | 143 | 493 | 59 | 139 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 8 | 40 | 74 | .282 | .248 (+14%) | .320 (+5%) | .369 (+10%) | .689 (+8%) | 682.2 |
| 1970 | SLN | NL | 139 | 513 | 62 | 129 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 6 | 24 | 70 | .251 | .253 (-1%) | .325 (-13%) | .385 (-21%) | .711 (-17%) | -1432.2 |
| 1971 | SLN | NL | 90 | 259 | 32 | 67 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 33 | .259 | .249 (+4%) | .316 (-10%) | .365 (-5%) | .682 (-7%) | -357.1 |
| 1972 | CIN | NL | 44 | 91 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 11 | .209 | .243 (-14%) | .310 (-18%) | .353 (-16%) | .664 (-17%) | -241.9 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,622 | 5,722 | 722 | 1,469 | 216 | 55 | 78 | 506 | 135 | 314 | 812 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -5,560 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1622 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 811 | 2774 | 367 | 732 | 27 | 239 | .264 |
| Away | 811 | 2948 | 355 | 737 | 51 | 267 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-01 | CIN | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-30 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-24 | CIN | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-09-15 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-10 | CIN | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-07 | CIN | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-07 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-26 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-23 | CIN | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-20 | CIN | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 1552 | 1472 | 3380 | 4113 | 219 | 907 |
| 3B | 20 | 18 | 12 | 34 | 5 | 4 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SLN | 2B | 119 | 119 | 272 | 338 | 24 | 71 |
| 1961 | SLN | 2B | 113 | 109 | 239 | 332 | 20 | 82 |
| 1962 | SLN | 2B | 151 | 146 | 344 | 414 | 18 | 96 |
| 1962 | SLN | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | SLN | 2B | 161 | 158 | 377 | 415 | 25 | 93 |
| 1964 | SLN | 2B | 154 | 149 | 360 | 401 | 27 | 97 |
| 1965 | SLN | 2B | 69 | 64 | 128 | 179 | 8 | 40 |
| 1966 | SLN | 2B | 145 | 124 | 306 | 364 | 13 | 89 |
| 1967 | SLN | 2B | 138 | 133 | 311 | 352 | 24 | 72 |
| 1968 | SLN | 2B | 139 | 135 | 304 | 339 | 16 | 68 |
| 1969 | SLN | 2B | 141 | 136 | 244 | 374 | 21 | 70 |
| 1970 | SLN | 2B | 137 | 129 | 329 | 413 | 15 | 84 |
| 1971 | SLN | 2B | 80 | 68 | 163 | 186 | 8 | 45 |
| 1971 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CIN | 3B | 19 | 17 | 11 | 32 | 5 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1552 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 41.0 | 280 | 0 |
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Julian Javier: the record in brief
According to the bio, Julian Javier debuted on May 28, 1960 and played a final game on October 1, 1972. By club, Javier's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1960 to 1971) and the Cincinnati Reds (1972). At 175 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Javier is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Javier both batted and threw right-handed. Javier was born on August 9, 1936, in San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte, D.R. Julian Javier was the playing name; the full given name is Manuel Julian.
Javier finished with 1,469 hits from 5,722 at bats in 1,622 games, which works out to .257, plus 78 home runs, 506 runs batted in, and 135 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .296 clip and slugging .355, Javier finished with a .651 OPS. Against a .249 league average for those years, Javier's .257 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 5.4% below league average (.651 against .688). Javier's most home runs in a season came in 1967, when the total reached 14 for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Frequently Asked Questions about Julian Javier
- What years did Julian Javier play?
- Julian Javier played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1972.
- Was Julian Javier a pitcher?
- No. Julian Javier was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Julian Javier hit?
- Julian Javier hit 78 career home runs with 1,469 hits.
- What teams did Julian Javier play for?
- Julian Javier played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1971) and the Cincinnati Reds (1972).
- Did Julian Javier win an MVP award?
- No. Julian Javier did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Julian Javier win?
- Julian Javier was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Julian Javier's career stats?
- In 1,622 games, Julian Javier had 1,469 hits, 78 home runs, 506 RBI, 722 runs, and 135 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Julian Javier play?
- Julian Javier played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Julian Javier and how much did he weigh?
- Julian Javier was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Julian Javier hit each season?
- Julian Javier's home runs by season: 4 in 1960, 2 in 1961, 7 in 1962, 9 in 1963, 12 in 1964, 2 in 1965, 7 in 1966, 14 in 1967, 4 in 1968, 10 in 1969, 2 in 1970, 3 in 1971, and 2 in 1972. His most in one season was 14, in 1967.
- What was Julian Javier's career batting average?
- Julian Javier batted .257 over his career, with 1,469 hits in 5,722 at bats.
- How many RBI did Julian Javier have?
- Julian Javier drove in 506 runs in his career.
- Is Julian Javier in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Julian Javier has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Julian Javier make?
- Julian Javier was selected to 2 All-Star Games.