Junior Noboa
Born: 11/10/1964 in Azua, Azua, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1984-08-22 | Final Game: 1994-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Milciades Arturo Noboa
Biography
Junior Noboa, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1984 to 1994. Primarily serving as a position player, Noboa played a total of 317 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he accumulated 118 hits, including one home run, and drove in 33 runs, finishing with a batting average of .239. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 9 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game.
Noboa's playing era was marked by the transition into a more power-driven approach in baseball, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable utility player. His contributions were felt across several teams, where he was valued for his defensive versatility and work ethic. Although his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite, Noboa's dedication to the game and his role in the clubhouse underscored the importance of players who help shape team dynamics during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 493 | 47 | 118 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 9 | 17 | 47 | 0.239 | 0.265 | 0.288 | 0.553 | -1551.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 23 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 39 | 80 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.225 | -414.9 |
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 21 | 44 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 81 | 158 | 15 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 0.266 | -380.4 |
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 67 | 95 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0.242 | -373.4 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 46 | 47 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.149 | -382.7 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 17 | 40 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.325 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 129 | 71 | 123 | 232 | 7 | 47 |
| 3B | 21 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| OF | 16 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 28 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CLE | 2B | 19 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 1987 | CLE | 2B | 21 | 14 | 19 | 39 | 1 | 6 |
| 1987 | CLE | 3B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | CLE | SS | 8 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | CAL | 2B | 9 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| 1988 | CAL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CAL | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | MON | 2B | 13 | 8 | 15 | 39 | 0 | 6 |
| 1989 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | MON | SS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | MON | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MON | 2B | 31 | 24 | 31 | 45 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 | MON | 3B | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | MON | SS | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | MON | OF | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MON | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MON | 2B | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 | MON | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | MON | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MON | OF | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | NYN | 2B | 16 | 4 | 15 | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | NYN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | NYN | SS | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | 2B | 14 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| 1994 | OAK | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 129 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 29 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 13 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $120,000 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | $272,000 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | $100,000 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $554,500 | ||