Jorge Padilla

Born: 8/11/1979 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2009-08-05 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jorge Rafael Padilla

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Biography

Jorge Padilla, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from August 5, 2009, to October 4, 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Padilla made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable tenure with his team. He played in a total of 29 games, during which he recorded 3 hits, culminating in a batting average of .12. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, Padilla's presence on the roster contributed to the depth and versatility of the team during the late 2000s, an era characterized by the increasing specialization of player roles. Though Padilla's statistical output may not reflect a long or distinguished career, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball speaks to the dedication and resilience required to reach the major leagues. His time in the sport occurred during a transitional period for baseball, as teams began to increasingly rely on advanced analytics and performance metrics. Despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, Padilla's commitment to the game remains an essential part of his legacy, highlighting the journey many players undertake to achieve their dreams in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	25	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.120	0.154	0.120	0.274	0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.274 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 63.5% 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
2009	WAS	NL	29	25	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	3	10	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	WAS	OF	13	3	10	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	7
Center Field	1
Right Field	5