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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 19 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 71 | 106 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 0.179 | -745.3 |
| 1987 | CHC | NL | 49 | 101 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0.218 | -422.9 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 23 | 52 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0.231 | -134.9 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 97 | 340 | 43 | 83 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 25 | 46 | 0.244 | 68.8 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 83 | 145 | 10 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 29 | 0.241 | -312.2 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 97 | 212 | 15 | 47 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 31 | 0.222 | -461.3 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
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
| 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 | SS | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 1983 | OAK | OF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 | ||