Yamaico Navarro
Born: 10/31/1987 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2010-08-20 | Final Game: 2013-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 215 lbs
Biography
Yamaico Navarro, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Navarro played in a total of 79 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as an infielder. Over the course of his career, he recorded 37 hits, including 2 home runs, while driving in 20 runs. Navarro finished his time in the majors with a batting average of .206 and did not register any stolen bases.
Navarro's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. While he faced challenges at the plate, his versatility and defensive capabilities allowed him to contribute to various teams, including the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals. Despite not being a household name, Navarro's journey through the major leagues highlights the determination and resilience required to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 180 | 19 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 52 | 0.206 | 0.258 | 0.267 | 0.524 | -317.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 20 | 42 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 16 | 37 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 6 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 29 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.160 | -317.1 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 8 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 12 | 11 | 23 | 26 | 2 | 6 |
| 3B | 22 | 13 | 12 | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 13 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 22 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BOS | 2B | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | SS | 15 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | BOS | SS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | BOS | OF | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | KCA | 3B | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | KCA | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | PIT | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | PIT | OF | 10 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | BAL | 2B | 8 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 22 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PIT | NL | $483,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $483,000 | ||