Yairo Munoz
Born: 1/23/1995 in Nagua, Sánchez Ramírez, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2018-03-29 | Final Game: 2022-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Yairo Muñoz was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2018 to 2022. Born in 1995, Muñoz established himself as a versatile position player during his career, appearing in 242 games. He posted a batting average of .268, showcasing his ability to hit consistently, and accumulated 155 hits, including 14 home runs and 66 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, Muñoz demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 16 stolen bases throughout his tenure.
Muñoz's career unfolded during a period characterized by high offensive output and an emphasis on power hitting in the league. His contributions were particularly valuable as a utility player, capable of filling various roles on the field. While he may not have been a household name, Muñoz's impact on his teams was evident through his steady performance and adaptability, making him a reliable player during his time in the majors. He retired from professional baseball on September 25, 2022, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and versatility in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 578 | 72 | 155 | 30 | 1 | 14 | 66 | 16 | 40 | 131 | 0.268 | 0.319 | 0.396 | 0.716 | -207.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | STL | NL | 108 | 293 | 39 | 81 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 5 | 30 | 71 | 0.276 | 340.5 |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 88 | 172 | 20 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 0.267 | -462.6 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 12 | 45 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 29 | 57 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0.211 | -85.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 47 | 38 | 62 | 92 | 5 | 26 |
| 3B | 53 | 21 | 15 | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| OF | 65 | 31 | 59 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 57 | 40 | 61 | 103 | 9 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SLN | 2B | 26 | 23 | 41 | 61 | 5 | 18 |
| 2018 | SLN | 3B | 24 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | SLN | SS | 40 | 34 | 49 | 73 | 8 | 24 |
| 2018 | SLN | OF | 22 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | SLN | 2B | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | SLN | 3B | 21 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | SLN | SS | 17 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 | SLN | OF | 28 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | OF | 11 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PHI | 2B | 14 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | PHI | 3B | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PHI | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 47 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Shortstop | 57 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 35 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |