Manuel Parrado
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Manuel Parrado was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Cuban Stars, the Cuban Stars West, and the Cuban Stars East. In 78 career games, he hit .203 with 52 hits, 2 home runs, and 20 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / —
- Born
- 1894 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Full name: Teodoro Manuel Parrado
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 256 | 17 | 52 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 2 | .203 | .258 | .281 | .539 | -1,078 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career OBP .258 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CS | NNL | 70 | 239 | 16 | 48 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 2 | .201 | .286 (-30%) | .344 (-25%) | .395 (-29%) | .739 (-27%) | -1078.2 |
| 1922 | CSW | NNL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CSE | ECL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 78 | 256 | 17 | 52 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 2 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -1,078 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CS | NNL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2.00 | 4.02 (+50%) | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CSW | NNL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CSE | ECL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 8.78 | 4.08 (-115%) | -1394.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26.0 | 26 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 5.19 | — | -1,394 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-06-12 | CNN | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-06 | CNN | DT1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-22 | CNN | CG1 | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 72 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Manuel Parrado: the record in brief
Manuel Parrado's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1921 to 1927. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Cuban Stars (1921), the Cuban Stars West (1922), and the Cuban Stars East (1927). Parrado is listed as a first baseman. Parrado threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is in 1894, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba. The bio lists the given name Teodoro Manuel.
Parrado finished with 52 hits from 256 at bats in 78 games, which works out to .203, along with 2 home runs and 20 RBI. Parrado got on base at a .258 rate and slugged .281 (.539 OPS). Parrado's .203 average ran 28.6% below the .285 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Parrado's .539 stands 27.1% below the league's .740. The hits column peaks at 48, in 1921. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .201 in 1921, did not top the league's .286.
Frequently Asked Questions about Manuel Parrado
- Was Manuel Parrado a pitcher?
- No. Manuel Parrado was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
- How many home runs did Manuel Parrado hit?
- Manuel Parrado hit 2 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What teams did Manuel Parrado play for?
- Manuel Parrado played for 2 teams: the Cuban Stars West (1921–1922) and the Cuban Stars East (1927).
- What were Manuel Parrado's career stats?
- In 78 games, Manuel Parrado had 52 hits, 2 home runs, 20 RBI, 17 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did Manuel Parrado play?
- Manuel Parrado played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Manuel Parrado?
- Manuel Parrado was listed at 6 feet 1 inch.
- How many home runs did Manuel Parrado hit each season?
- Manuel Parrado's home runs by season: 2 in 1921, 0 in 1922, and 0 in 1927. His most in one season was 2, in 1921.
- What was Manuel Parrado's career batting average?
- Manuel Parrado batted .203 over his career, with 52 hits in 256 at bats.
- How many RBI did Manuel Parrado have?
- Manuel Parrado drove in 20 runs in his career.
- What was Manuel Parrado's career ERA?
- Manuel Parrado finished with a 5.19 career ERA, going 2-1 with 10 strikeouts.
- Is Manuel Parrado in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Manuel Parrado has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.