Efren Navarro
Born: 5/14/1986 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-09-02 | Final Game: 2018-04-14
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Biography
Efren Navarro, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2011 to 2018. Primarily playing as a position player, Navarro made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 157 games. He showcased his skills primarily as a utility player, contributing versatility to the teams he played for. Over the course of his career, Navarro recorded 78 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 22 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .241. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases.
Navarro played during an era characterized by dynamic shifts in offensive strategies and player utilization. His ability to adapt to various roles on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game, where versatility became increasingly valued. While his career statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, Navarro's contributions to his teams and his presence in the dugout were appreciated by teammates and coaches alike, marking him as a reliable player during his tenure in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 323 | 36 | 78 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 29 | 70 | 0.241 | 0.304 | 0.331 | 0.635 | -527.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 64 | 159 | 17 | 39 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 0.245 | -223.0 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 54 | 83 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.253 | -238.2 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 23 | 61 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0.230 | -66.0 |
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALDS1 | LAA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 89 | 37 | 407 | 23 | 1 | 34 |
| OF | 44 | 34 | 74 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | 1B | 8 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | LAA | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | LAA | 1B | 28 | 12 | 124 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| 2014 | LAA | OF | 27 | 23 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAA | 1B | 29 | 8 | 113 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 | LAA | OF | 17 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | 1B | 20 | 14 | 114 | 8 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 89 |
| Left Field | 38 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | LAA | AL | $511,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $511,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | NV | 2005, 2006, 2007 |