Luis Jimenez
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012)
Luis Jimenez was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 2012 for the Seattle Mariners. In 7 career games, he hit .059 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 280 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-09-04
- Last Game
- 2012-09-23
Full name: Luis Antonio Jimenez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .059 | .111 | .059 | .170 | 0 |
Career AVG .059 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.
Career SLG .059 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 85.5% below league average.
Career OPS .170 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 76.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
| Away | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-23 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-22 | SEA | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-14 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-13 | SEA | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-09 | SEA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-07 | SEA | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-09-04 | SEA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Luis Jimenez: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 4, 2012 and the final game on September 23, 2012, Luis Jimenez built the record summarized on this page. Jimenez's only club in the season tables is the Seattle Mariners. Jimenez, a designated hitter by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 280 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Jimenez was born on May 7, 1982, in Bobare, Lara, Venezuela. Jimenez's full given name, per the bio, is Luis Antonio Jimenez.
Jimenez finished with 1 hits from 17 at bats in 7 games, which works out to .059. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Jimenez's .059 average sits 76.9% below it. In OPS terms, Jimenez's .170 stands 76.5% below the league's .724. The season table holds a single row: 2012 with the Seattle Mariners, 7 games, 17 at bats and 1 hits.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at designated hitter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Jimenez
- Was Luis Jimenez a pitcher?
- No. Luis Jimenez was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Luis Jimenez hit?
- Luis Jimenez hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Luis Jimenez's career batting average?
- Luis Jimenez batted .059 over his career, with 1 hits in 17 at bats.
- Is Luis Jimenez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Jimenez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Luis Jimenez play for?
- Luis Jimenez played for the Seattle Mariners.