Jorge Piedra

Born: 4/17/1979 in Sun Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-07 | Final Game: 2006-08-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jorge Moises Piedra

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Biography

Jorge Piedra, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2004 to 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Piedra made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .275 over 142 games. His offensive contributions included 72 hits, 12 home runs, and 36 runs batted in, reflecting a solid performance during his tenure in the league. He also demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his playing style. Piedra played in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the ongoing evolution of player conditioning and training methods. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were crucial during his career. His ability to consistently hit for average and provide power made him a valuable asset in the lineup, and he remains a memorable figure for fans of the teams he represented. After retiring from professional baseball, Jorge Piedra's legacy is preserved in the statistics and memories of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
142	262	38	72	18	1	12	36	3	18	56	0.275	0.327	0.489	0.816	321.6

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .489 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.816 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — +7.3% above 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
2004	COL	NL	38	91	15	27	8	0	3	10	0	5	19	0.297	.266 (+12%)	.335 (+2%)	.427 (+13%)	.762 (+8%)	116.6
2005	COL	NL	61	112	19	35	8	1	6	16	2	10	15	0.312	.264 (+18%)	.330 (+12%)	.418 (+34%)	.749 (+25%)	482.9
2006	COL	NL	43	59	4	10	2	0	3	10	1	3	22	0.169	.269 (-37%)	.336 (-34%)	.431 (-18%)	.768 (-25%)	-277.9