Nelson Liriano, baseball player, 1987-1998

Nelson Liriano

Born: 6/3/1964 in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1987-08-25 | Final Game: 1998-05-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Nelson Arturo Liriano

Biography

Nelson Liriano was a professional baseball player born in 1964, whose career spanned from 1987 until his retirement on May 13, 1998. Primarily serving as a position player, Liriano appeared in 823 games over the course of his career. He demonstrated a balanced offensive skill set, finishing with 576 hits, 25 home runs, and 240 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .260. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 59 bases, illustrating his ability to impact the game not just with his bat but also with his agility. Liriano played during an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, as the sport was transitioning into a period of increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. While not a dominant slugger, Liriano provided teams with solid contributions and versatility on the field. His career, which concluded in the late 1990s, left him as a respected figure among teammates and fans, known for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
823 2216 296 576 105 27 25 240 59 212 300 0.260 0.324 0.366 0.689 -1963.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 7 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1989 ALCS TOR 3 7 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 5 1 0 0
2B 566 482 1018 1381 58 310
3B 19 11 7 23 0 0
SS 47 31 49 83 4 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 566
Third Base 19
Shortstop 47
Designated Hitter 18

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1989 Player of the Week Week of 1989-05-19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 LAN NL $375,000
1996 PIT NL $350,000
1995 PIT NL $350,000
1994 COL NL $275,000
1990 TOR AL $255,000
1989 TOR AL $112,500
1988 TOR AL $75,000
1987 TOR AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $1,855,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1987 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 1.0 140 0