John Noriega

Born: 12/20/1943 in Ogden, UT, USA

Died: 9/29/2001 in Bountiful, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-01 | Final Game: 1970-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Alan Noriega

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Biography

John Noriega, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1969 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Noriega made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the shift from the dominant pitching of the 1960s to the more offense-oriented game that would emerge in the following decades. Over the course of his brief career, he played in 13 games, where he recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. Though his time in the major leagues was limited, Noriega's presence on the field was notable for its rarity and the perseverance required to reach that level of competition. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, nor did he record any stolen bases, yet his contribution to the game extended beyond mere statistics. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflected the aspirations of many players during an era that was increasingly opening up to diverse talents, paving the way for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	13	0	0	0	0	25.7	37	21	1	13	10	7.36	0

Career ERA 7.36 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 96.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1969	CIN	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	7.7	12	5	3	4	5.87	—	0.0
1970	CIN	NL	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	18.0	25	16	10	6	8.00	3.89 (-106%)	-38.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	CIN	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	CIN	NL	8	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	1	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	CIN	P	5	0	0	1	1	0
1970	CIN	P	8	0	1	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Utah	Salt Lake City	UT	1964, 1965, 1966