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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 34 | 77 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.208 | -263.8 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 149 | 512 | 56 | 147 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 1 | 52 | 74 | 0.287 | 514.3 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 149 | 478 | 69 | 141 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 71 | 1 | 61 | 66 | 0.295 | 1268.1 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 101 | 303 | 31 | 74 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 31 | 52 | 0.244 | -1059.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BOS | OF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | OF | 21 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | BOS | 1B | 148 | 133 | 1188 | 137 | 17 | 116 |
| 1990 | BOS | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | BOS | 1B | 138 | 110 | 1026 | 101 | 8 | 101 |
| 1991 | BOS | OF | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | BOS | 1B | 53 | 32 | 320 | 21 | 3 | 30 |
| 1993 | BOS | OF | 51 | 46 | 92 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
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 | ||