Carlos Quintana, baseball player, 1988-1993

Carlos Quintana

Born: 8/26/1965 in Mamporal, Miranda, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1988-09-16 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Carlos Narcis Quintana

Biography

Carlos Quintana, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 1993. Known for his versatility as a position player, Quintana played in a total of 438 games throughout his career. He amassed 380 hits, contributing to a solid batting average of .276. Quintana demonstrated a balanced offensive skill set, hitting 19 home runs and driving in 165 runs over his career. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Quintana's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a shift towards more power-hitting and a heightened emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant for the teams he played for, offering reliable performance and depth to the roster. His legacy is one of a steady player who provided consistent play during the late 1980s and early 1990s, an era characterized by evolving player dynamics and the increasing importance of both power and average in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
438 1376 163 380 59 1 19 165 3 153 207 0.276 0.350 0.362 0.711 458.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 ALCS BOS 4 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 340 275 2540 259 28 247
OF 91 74 138 5 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 340
Left Field 6
Center Field 1
Right Field 85
Designated Hitter 9

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-06-15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 BOS AL $340,000
1992 BOS AL $340,000
1991 BOS AL $305,000
1990 BOS AL $130,000
1989 BOS AL $71,000
Total Career Earnings $1,186,000