Luis Quinones, baseball player, 1983-1992

Luis Quinones

Born: 4/28/1962 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1983-05-27 | Final Game: 1992-04-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Luis Raul Quinones

Biography

Luis Quinones was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1992. A versatile position player, Quinones participated in 442 games throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to contribute to various teams in the league. Known for his tenacity and work ethic, he achieved a total of 227 hits, including 19 home runs and 106 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .226. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he recorded 9 stolen bases during his time in the majors. Quinones played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing power of hitters and evolving strategies on the field. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite players of his time, his contributions to his teams were significant in terms of versatility and depth. As a player who navigated the complexities of the late 20th century baseball landscape, Quinones remains a respected figure in the history of the sport, exemplifying the dedication required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
442 1003 102 227 36 11 19 106 9 75 154 0.226 0.282 0.341 0.623 -2007.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 NLCS CIN 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.500

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

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $668,000