Fred Manrique
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1991)
Fred Manrique was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1991 for 7 teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 11 seasons. In 498 career games, he hit .254 with 340 hits, 20 home runs, and 151 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-08-23
- Last Game
- 1991-05-11
Full name: Fred Eloy Manrique
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 1,337 | 151 | 340 | 59 | 11 | 20 | 151 | 18 | 65 | 239 | .254 | .292 | .360 | .651 | -1,586 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Career SLG .360 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OPS .651 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 14 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | 13 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | 115 | 298 | 30 | 77 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 5 | 19 | 69 | .258 | .262 (-2%) | .331 (-9%) | .415 (-13%) | .746 (-11%) | -575.2 |
| 1988 | CHA | AL | 140 | 345 | 43 | 81 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 6 | 21 | 54 | .235 | .254 (-8%) | .317 (-11%) | .377 (-9%) | .695 (-10%) | -588.0 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 65 | 187 | 23 | 56 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 8 | 30 | .299 | .254 (+18%) | .319 (+4%) | .375 (+10%) | .694 (+7%) | 195.2 |
| 1989 | TEX | AL | 54 | 191 | 23 | 55 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 33 | .288 | .254 (+13%) | .319 (avg) | .375 (+2%) | .694 (+1%) | 195.2 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 69 | 228 | 22 | 54 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 35 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .324 (-22%) | .385 (-10%) | .710 (-15%) | -613.2 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 9 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 498 | 1,337 | 151 | 340 | 59 | 11 | 20 | 151 | 18 | 65 | 239 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -1,386 | ||
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 (498 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 241 | 630 | 78 | 168 | 10 | 84 | .267 |
| Away | 257 | 707 | 73 | 172 | 10 | 67 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-11 | OAK | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-04 | OAK | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-28 | OAK | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-27 | OAK | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-26 | OAK | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-04-24 | OAK | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-04-23 | OAK | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-22 | OAK | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-21 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-07-19 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 376 | 294 | 607 | 877 | 36 | 215 |
| 3B | 14 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| SS | 94 | 66 | 115 | 212 | 14 | 45 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | TOR | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | TOR | SS | 11 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 2 | 7 |
| 1984 | TOR | 2B | 9 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 | MON | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | MON | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | MON | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SLN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CHA | 2B | 92 | 74 | 147 | 234 | 6 | 58 |
| 1987 | CHA | SS | 23 | 16 | 29 | 52 | 1 | 6 |
| 1988 | CHA | 2B | 129 | 98 | 228 | 308 | 8 | 77 |
| 1988 | CHA | SS | 12 | 8 | 13 | 35 | 5 | 6 |
| 1989 | CHA | 2B | 57 | 48 | 94 | 127 | 9 | 30 |
| 1989 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | CHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | TEX | 2B | 17 | 12 | 24 | 33 | 5 | 6 |
| 1989 | TEX | 3B | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | TEX | SS | 37 | 30 | 52 | 79 | 5 | 22 |
| 1990 | MIN | 2B | 67 | 60 | 104 | 155 | 7 | 40 |
| 1991 | OAK | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | OAK | SS | 7 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 376 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 94 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
Fred Manrique's recorded salaries total $530,000 over 4 seasons, 1987 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Manrique's career ran from 1981 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | $177,500 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | $192,500 |
| 1988 | CHA | AL | $97,500 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $530,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Fred Manrique (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Fred Manrique: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fred Manrique debuted on August 23, 1981 and played a final game on May 11, 1991. Club by club, the record runs the Toronto Blue Jays (1981 to 1984), the Montreal Expos (1985), the St. Louis Cardinals (1986), the Chicago White Sox (1987 to 1989), the Texas Rangers (1989), the Minnesota Twins (1990), and the Oakland Athletics (1991). Born on November 5, 1961, in Ciudad Bolivar, Bolívar, Venezuela, Manrique is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. The given name on file is Fred Eloy Manrique.
Manrique finished with 340 hits from 1,337 at bats in 498 games, which works out to .254, adding 20 homers and 151 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .292 and .360 give Manrique a career OPS of .651. Against a .257 league average for those years, Manrique's .254 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Manrique's .651 stands 8.3% below the league's .710. No season topped the 81 hits of 1988. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .258 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Manrique
- What years did Fred Manrique play?
- Fred Manrique played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1991.
- Was Fred Manrique a pitcher?
- No. Fred Manrique was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Manrique hit?
- Fred Manrique hit 20 career home runs with 340 hits.
- What teams did Fred Manrique play for?
- Fred Manrique played for 7 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1981, 1984), the Montreal Expos (1985), the St. Louis Cardinals (1986), the Chicago White Sox (1987–1989), the Texas Rangers (1989), the Minnesota Twins (1990), and the Oakland Athletics (1991).
- What were Fred Manrique's career stats?
- In 498 games, Fred Manrique had 340 hits, 20 home runs, 151 RBI, 151 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- How much did Fred Manrique earn in his career?
- Fred Manrique's recorded salaries total $530,000 over 4 seasons, 1987 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Manrique's career ran from 1981 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1991.
- What was Fred Manrique's salary?
- Fred Manrique's last recorded salary was $177,500, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $192,500, in 1989, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1990.
- What position did Fred Manrique play?
- Fred Manrique played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Manrique and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Manrique was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fred Manrique hit each season?
- Fred Manrique's home runs by season: 0 in 1981, 0 in 1984, 1 in 1985, 1 in 1986, 4 in 1987, 5 in 1988, 4 in 1989, 5 in 1990, and 0 in 1991. His most in one season was 5, in 1988 and 1990.
- What was Fred Manrique's career batting average?
- Fred Manrique batted .254 over his career, with 340 hits in 1,337 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Manrique have?
- Fred Manrique drove in 151 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Manrique in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Manrique has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.