Carlos Lezcano
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Carlos Lezcano was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 49 career games, he hit .186 with 19 hits, 3 home runs, and 14 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/6/2025 in Arecibo, P.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1980-04-10
- Last Game
- 1981-06-10
Full name: Carlos Manuel Lezcano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 102 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 33 | .186 | .267 | .333 | .601 | -103 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHN | NL | 42 | 88 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 29 | .205 | .264 (-23%) | .326 (-10%) | .387 (-3%) | .714 (-6%) | -102.8 |
| 1981 | CHN | NL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 49 | 102 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 33 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -103 | ||
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 (49 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 61 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 10 | .246 |
| Away | 25 | 41 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .098 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-10 | CHC | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-06-09 | CHC | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-06 | CHC | LAD | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-05 | CHC | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981-06-04 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-06-03 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-31 | CHC | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-05 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980-10-04 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-03 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 38 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Carlos Lezcano: the record in brief
Carlos Lezcano's major league career runs from a debut on April 10, 1980 to a final game on June 10, 1981. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs from 1980 to 1981. At 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds, Lezcano is listed as an outfielder. Lezcano both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 30, 1955, in Arecibo, P.R. The bio records the death on September 6, 2025, in Arecibo, P.R. The given name on file is Carlos Manuel Lezcano.
In 49 games and 102 at bats, Lezcano batted .186 with 19 hits, plus 3 homers and 14 RBI. Lezcano's career OPS of .601 combines a .267 on-base mark with .333 slugging. Over the seasons Lezcano played, league hitters batted .261; the .186 career figure is 28.7% below that. In OPS terms, Lezcano's .601 stands 14.7% below the league's .704. No season topped the 18 hits of 1980. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .205 in 1980, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Lezcano
- What years did Carlos Lezcano play?
- Carlos Lezcano played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Carlos Lezcano a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Lezcano was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Carlos Lezcano hit?
- Carlos Lezcano hit 3 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Carlos Lezcano's career batting average?
- Carlos Lezcano batted .186 over his career, with 19 hits in 102 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Lezcano have?
- Carlos Lezcano drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Carlos Lezcano in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Lezcano has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.