Luis Quinones
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1992)
Luis Quinones was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1992 for 5 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 10 seasons. In 442 career games, he hit .226 with 227 hits, 19 home runs, and 106 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-05-27
- Last Game
- 1992-04-11
Full name: Luis Raul Quinones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 | 1,003 | 102 | 227 | 36 | 11 | 19 | 106 | 9 | 75 | 154 | .226 | .282 | .341 | .623 | -1,769 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 19 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 71 | 106 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 17 | .179 | .257 (-30%) | .325 (-36%) | .395 (-38%) | .720 (-37%) | -658.7 |
| 1987 | CHN | NL | 49 | 101 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 16 | .218 | .262 (-17%) | .331 (-13%) | .415 (-33%) | .746 (-24%) | -387.8 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 23 | 52 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .231 | .254 (-9%) | .317 (-20%) | .377 (-8%) | .695 (-14%) | -129.3 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 97 | 340 | 43 | 83 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 25 | 46 | .244 | .254 (-4%) | .319 (-6%) | .375 (+10%) | .694 (+2%) | 68.8 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 83 | 145 | 10 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 29 | .241 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (-7%) | .385 (-14%) | .710 (-11%) | -270.6 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 97 | 212 | 15 | 47 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 31 | .222 | .255 (-13%) | .323 (-8%) | .384 (-15%) | .708 (-12%) | -391.1 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 442 | 1,003 | 102 | 227 | 36 | 11 | 19 | 106 | 9 | 75 | 154 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -1,769 | ||
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
View full game log (442 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 198 | 441 | 46 | 106 | 8 | 46 | .240 |
| Away | 244 | 562 | 56 | 121 | 11 | 60 | .215 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-04-11 | MIN | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-04-09 | MIN | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-04-06 | MIN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-06 | CIN | SDP | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-05 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-04 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-02 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-01 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-29 | CIN | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-28 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 121 | 83 | 174 | 253 | 9 | 55 |
| 3B | 132 | 90 | 65 | 188 | 17 | 9 |
| OF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 94 | 40 | 82 | 150 | 13 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | 2B | 6 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | OAK | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | OAK | OF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | OAK | SS | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 1986 | SFN | 2B | 8 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | SFN | 3B | 31 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | SFN | SS | 33 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 4 | 6 |
| 1987 | CHN | 2B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CHN | SS | 28 | 20 | 32 | 51 | 3 | 9 |
| 1988 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | CIN | SS | 10 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| 1989 | CIN | 2B | 53 | 40 | 81 | 107 | 4 | 20 |
| 1989 | CIN | 3B | 50 | 44 | 31 | 99 | 6 | 5 |
| 1989 | CIN | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | 2B | 13 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 2 | 12 |
| 1990 | CIN | 3B | 22 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | SS | 9 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| 1991 | CIN | 2B | 33 | 24 | 45 | 74 | 3 | 16 |
| 1991 | CIN | 3B | 19 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | CIN | SS | 5 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 121 |
| Third Base | 132 |
| Shortstop | 94 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Player of the Week | Week of 1989-09-02 |
Salary History
Luis Quinones's recorded salaries total $668,000 over 5 seasons, 1986 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Quinones's career ran from 1983 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1988 and 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $85,000 |
| 1987 | CHN | NL | $68,000 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | $65,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $668,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
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Luis Quinones: the record in brief
Luis Quinones played a first major league game on May 27, 1983 and a last one on April 11, 1992. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (1983), the San Francisco Giants (1986), the Chicago Cubs (1987), the Cincinnati Reds (1988 to 1991), and the Minnesota Twins (1992). Quinones played primarily as a third baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on April 28, 1962, in Ponce, P.R., Quinones was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. The bio lists the given name Luis Raul.
Across 442 games at the plate, Quinones's career line reads 227 hits in 1,003 at bats for a .226 average, along with 19 home runs and 106 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .282 clip and slugging .341, Quinones finished with a .623 OPS. The league as a whole hit .257 across Quinones's seasons, which puts the .226 career mark 12.1% below average. The OPS comparison is .623 to a league .711, 12.4% below average. No season beat the 12 home runs Quinones hit in 1989. Quinones collected a career-high 83 hits in 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Quinones
- What years did Luis Quinones play?
- Luis Quinones played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1992.
- Was Luis Quinones a pitcher?
- No. Luis Quinones was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Luis Quinones hit?
- Luis Quinones hit 19 career home runs with 227 hits.
- What teams did Luis Quinones play for?
- Luis Quinones played for 5 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1983), the San Francisco Giants (1986), the Chicago Cubs (1987), the Cincinnati Reds (1988–1991), and the Minnesota Twins (1992).
- What were Luis Quinones's career stats?
- In 442 games, Luis Quinones had 227 hits, 19 home runs, 106 RBI, 102 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- How much did Luis Quinones earn in his career?
- Luis Quinones's recorded salaries total $668,000 over 5 seasons, 1986 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Quinones's career ran from 1983 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1988 and 1992.
- What was Luis Quinones's salary?
- Luis Quinones's last recorded salary was $300,000, in 1991. His highest recorded salary was $300,000, in 1991, and his lowest was $65,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1991.
- What position did Luis Quinones play?
- Luis Quinones played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luis Quinones and how much did he weigh?
- Luis Quinones was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luis Quinones hit each season?
- Luis Quinones's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 0 in 1986, 0 in 1987, 1 in 1988, 12 in 1989, 2 in 1990, 4 in 1991, and 0 in 1992. His most in one season was 12, in 1989.
- What was Luis Quinones's career batting average?
- Luis Quinones batted .226 over his career, with 227 hits in 1,003 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Quinones have?
- Luis Quinones drove in 106 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Quinones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Quinones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.