Bienvenido Jiménez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bienvenido Jiménez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Cuban Stars of Havana. In 423 career games, he hit .243 with 379 hits, 7 home runs, and 115 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- 5'10" / —
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 1,557 | 264 | 379 | 59 | 23 | 7 | 115 | 62 | 162 | 4 | .243 | .333 | .324 | .657 | -673 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .324 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OPS .657 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CSH | WES | 49 | 161 | 20 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | .224 | .250 (-11%) | .318 (-17%) | .332 (+5%) | .651 (-6%) | -198.8 |
| 1916 | CSW | WES | 62 | 243 | 40 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 27 | 0 | .185 | .248 (-25%) | .314 (-13%) | .326 (-34%) | .640 (-24%) | -775.9 |
| 1917 | CSW | WES | 44 | 168 | 26 | 41 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 0 | .244 | .248 (-2%) | .312 (+5%) | .323 (+9%) | .635 (+7%) | 191.8 |
| 1918 | CSW | WES | 34 | 123 | 25 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 0 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .318 (+14%) | .326 (+22%) | .645 (+18%) | 368.3 |
| 1919 | CSW | WES | 24 | 87 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .230 | .262 (-12%) | .322 (-6%) | .347 (-7%) | .670 (-7%) | -94.2 |
| 1920 | CSW | NNL | 42 | 151 | 27 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 0 | .219 | .271 (-20%) | .331 (-2%) | .363 (-23%) | .694 (-13%) | -237.0 |
| 1921 | CS | NNL | 43 | 161 | 38 | 48 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 1 | .298 | .286 (+4%) | .344 (+18%) | .395 (-1%) | .739 (+8%) | 340.5 |
| 1924 | CSE | ECL | 37 | 147 | 20 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 2 | .218 | .283 (-23%) | .345 (-19%) | .389 (-28%) | .734 (-24%) | -555.9 |
| 1928 | CSW | NNL | 47 | 178 | 34 | 50 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 26 | 0 | .281 | .280 (avg) | .342 (+17%) | .395 (-10%) | .737 (+2%) | 239.5 |
| 1929 | CSW | NNL | 41 | 138 | 21 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 1 | .290 | .289 (avg) | .353 (+10%) | .415 (-9%) | .769 (-1%) | 48.4 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 423 | 1,557 | 264 | 379 | 59 | 23 | 7 | 115 | 62 | 162 | 4 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -673 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-06-12 | CNN | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-22 | CNN | CG1 | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 406 | 230 | 729 | 1186 | 142 | 112 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 9 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CSH | 2B | 46 | 0 | 73 | 122 | 18 | 7 |
| 1915 | CSH | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | CSW | 2B | 62 | 0 | 90 | 192 | 27 | 15 |
| 1917 | CSW | 2B | 43 | 0 | 105 | 144 | 10 | 19 |
| 1917 | CSW | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | CSW | 2B | 24 | 0 | 46 | 69 | 8 | 5 |
| 1918 | CSW | 3B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918 | CSW | SS | 6 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 1919 | CSW | 2B | 23 | 23 | 55 | 73 | 11 | 7 |
| 1919 | CSW | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CSW | 2B | 42 | 41 | 93 | 153 | 14 | 9 |
| 1921 | CS | 2B | 43 | 43 | 67 | 103 | 21 | 7 |
| 1924 | CSE | 2B | 35 | 35 | 54 | 93 | 9 | 10 |
| 1924 | CSE | OF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CSE | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928 | CSW | 2B | 47 | 47 | 80 | 119 | 12 | 20 |
| 1929 | CSW | 2B | 41 | 41 | 66 | 118 | 12 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 406 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bienvenido Jiménez: the record in brief
The season rows for Bienvenido Jiménez begin in 1915. Jiménez played for the Cuban Stars of Havana (1915), the Cuban Stars West (1916 to 1929), the Cincinnati Cuban Stars (1921), and the Cuban Stars East (1924). Jiménez, a second baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Jiménez was born on March 22, 1890, in Cienfuegos, Las Villas, Cuba.
Jiménez's career batting table shows 423 games, 1,557 at bats and 379 hits, a .243 average, plus 7 home runs, 115 runs batted in, and 62 stolen bases. Jiménez's career OPS of .657 combines a .333 on-base mark with .324 slugging. The league as a whole hit .269 across Jiménez's seasons, which puts the .243 career mark 9.5% below average. Jiménez collected a career-high 50 hits in 1928. The Lg AVG column puts Jiménez's 1921 at .298 against .286, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 4%. The seasons in which Jiménez beat the league batting average were 1918 and 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bienvenido Jiménez
- Was Bienvenido Jiménez a pitcher?
- No. Bienvenido Jiménez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bienvenido Jiménez hit?
- Bienvenido Jiménez hit 7 career home runs with 379 hits.
- What teams did Bienvenido Jiménez play for?
- Bienvenido Jiménez played for 2 teams: the Cuban Stars West (1915–1921, 1928–1929) and the Cuban Stars East (1924).
- What were Bienvenido Jiménez's career stats?
- In 423 games, Bienvenido Jiménez had 379 hits, 7 home runs, 115 RBI, 264 runs, and 62 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- What position did Bienvenido Jiménez play?
- Bienvenido Jiménez played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bienvenido Jiménez?
- Bienvenido Jiménez was listed at 5 feet 10 inches.
- How many home runs did Bienvenido Jiménez hit each season?
- Bienvenido Jiménez's home runs by season: 3 in 1915, 0 in 1916, 1 in 1917, 1 in 1918, 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 1 in 1921, 1 in 1924, 0 in 1928, and 0 in 1929. His most in one season was 3, in 1915.
- What was Bienvenido Jiménez's career batting average?
- Bienvenido Jiménez batted .243 over his career, with 379 hits in 1,557 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bienvenido Jiménez have?
- Bienvenido Jiménez drove in 115 runs in his career.
- Is Bienvenido Jiménez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bienvenido Jiménez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.