Efren Navarro
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2018)
Efren Navarro was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2018 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Detroit Tigers, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 8 seasons. In 157 career games, he hit .241 with 78 hits, 3 home runs, and 22 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-02
- Last Game
- 2018-04-14
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 | .241 | .304 | .331 | .635 | -479 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 64 | 159 | 17 | 39 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 27 | .245 | .251 (-2%) | .313 (-4%) | .386 (-12%) | .700 (-8%) | -199.3 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 54 | 83 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .253 | .254 (-1%) | .316 (-7%) | .404 (-26%) | .721 (-17%) | -216.5 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 23 | 61 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 21 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .324 (-2%) | .425 (-11%) | .750 (-7%) | -63.3 |
| 2018 | CHN | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 157 | 323 | 36 | 78 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 29 | 70 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -479 | ||
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 (157 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 184 | 21 | 42 | 3 | 13 | .228 |
| Away | 72 | 139 | 15 | 36 | 0 | 9 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-14 | CHC | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-04-13 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-04-12 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-04-10 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-10-01 | DET | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-30 | DET | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-09-29 | DET | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-28 | DET | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-27 | DET | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017-09-26 | DET | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 89 |
| Left Field | 38 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
Efren Navarro's recorded salaries total $511,000 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Navarro's career ran from 2011 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011, 2013, and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | LAA | AL | $511,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $511,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | NV | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Efren Navarro: the record in brief
Efren Navarro played a first major league game on September 2, 2011 and a last one on April 14, 2018. Navarro played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2011 through 2015), the Detroit Tigers (2017), and the Chicago Cubs (2018). Born on May 14, 1986, in Las Vegas, NV, USA, Navarro is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6'0" and 210 pounds.
The batting record for Navarro: 157 games, 78 hits in 323 at bats, and a .241 average, adding 3 homers and 22 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .304 and .331 give Navarro a career OPS of .635. Navarro hit .241 while the league hit .253 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 12.0% below league average (.635 against .722). The hits column peaks at 39, in 2014. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 2014, did not top the league's .251.
The playoff batting table covers 1 games for Navarro and a .000 average. Those games came in 2014, in the ALDS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Efren Navarro
- What years did Efren Navarro play?
- Efren Navarro played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2018.
- Was Efren Navarro a pitcher?
- No. Efren Navarro was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Efren Navarro hit?
- Efren Navarro hit 3 career home runs with 78 hits.
- What teams did Efren Navarro play for?
- Efren Navarro played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2011, 2013–2015), the Detroit Tigers (2017), and the Chicago Cubs (2018).
- What were Efren Navarro's career stats?
- In 157 games, Efren Navarro had 78 hits, 3 home runs, 22 RBI, 36 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- How much did Efren Navarro earn in his career?
- Efren Navarro's recorded salaries total $511,000 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Navarro's career ran from 2011 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011, 2013, and 2014.
- What was Efren Navarro's salary?
- Efren Navarro's recorded salary was $511,000 in 2015.
- What position did Efren Navarro play?
- Efren Navarro played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Efren Navarro and how much did he weigh?
- Efren Navarro was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Efren Navarro hit each season?
- Efren Navarro's home runs by season: 0 in 2011, 0 in 2013, 1 in 2014, 0 in 2015, 2 in 2017, and 0 in 2018. His most in one season was 2, in 2017.
- What was Efren Navarro's career batting average?
- Efren Navarro batted .241 over his career, with 78 hits in 323 at bats.
- How many RBI did Efren Navarro have?
- Efren Navarro drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Efren Navarro in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Efren Navarro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.