Carlos Quintana
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1993)
Carlos Quintana was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 438 career games, he hit .276 with 380 hits, 19 home runs, and 165 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 642.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-16
- Last Game
- 1993-10-03
Full name: Carlos Narcis Quintana
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 1,376 | 163 | 380 | 59 | 1 | 19 | 165 | 3 | 153 | 207 | .276 | .350 | .362 | .711 | 642 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.
Career SLG .362 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OPS .711 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 34 | 77 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .208 | .254 (-18%) | .319 (-14%) | .375 (-27%) | .694 (-21%) | -248.2 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 149 | 512 | 56 | 147 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 1 | 52 | 74 | .287 | .257 (+11%) | .324 (+9%) | .385 (-1%) | .710 (+4%) | 514.3 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 149 | 478 | 69 | 141 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 71 | 1 | 61 | 66 | .295 | .255 (+15%) | .323 (+16%) | .384 (+7%) | .708 (+11%) | 1268.1 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 101 | 303 | 31 | 74 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 31 | 52 | .244 | .265 (-8%) | .332 (-5%) | .403 (-33%) | .735 (-20%) | -892.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 438 | 1,376 | 163 | 380 | 59 | 1 | 19 | 165 | 3 | 153 | 207 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 642 | ||
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 (438 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 206 | 651 | 80 | 185 | 5 | 72 | .284 |
| Away | 232 | 725 | 83 | 195 | 14 | 93 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-03 | BOS | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-10-01 | BOS | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-23 | BOS | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-18 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-09-17 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-13 | BOS | BAL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-12 | BOS | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-10 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-08 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-06 | BOS | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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
Carlos Quintana's recorded salaries total $1,186,000 over 5 seasons, 1989 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Quintana's career ran from 1988 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1988.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $1,186,000 | ||
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Carlos Quintana: the record in brief
Carlos Quintana played a first major league game on September 16, 1988 and a last one on October 3, 1993. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 1988 to 1993. Quintana played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 26, 1965, in Mamporal, Miranda, Venezuela and a listed size of 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds. The bio lists the given name Carlos Narcis.
Quintana collected 380 hits in 1,376 at bats across 438 games, good for a .276 batting average, along with 19 homers and 165 runs batted in. Quintana got on base at a .350 rate and slugged .362 (.711 OPS). Over the seasons Quintana played, league hitters batted .258; the .276 career figure is 7.2% above that. 1991 was Quintana's biggest home run year, with 11. No season topped the 147 hits of 1990. In 1991, a season of regular play, Quintana hit .295 while the league hit .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Quintana
- What years did Carlos Quintana play?
- Carlos Quintana played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993.
- Was Carlos Quintana a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Quintana was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Carlos Quintana hit?
- Carlos Quintana hit 19 career home runs with 380 hits.
- What teams did Carlos Quintana play for?
- Carlos Quintana played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1988–1991, 1993).
- What were Carlos Quintana's career stats?
- In 438 games, Carlos Quintana had 380 hits, 19 home runs, 165 RBI, 163 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- How much did Carlos Quintana earn in his career?
- Carlos Quintana's recorded salaries total $1,186,000 over 5 seasons, 1989 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Quintana's career ran from 1988 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1988.
- What was Carlos Quintana's salary?
- Carlos Quintana's last recorded salary was $340,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $340,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $71,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1993.
- What position did Carlos Quintana play?
- Carlos Quintana played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Quintana and how much did he weigh?
- Carlos Quintana was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Carlos Quintana hit each season?
- Carlos Quintana's home runs by season: 0 in 1988, 0 in 1989, 7 in 1990, 11 in 1991, and 1 in 1993. His most in one season was 11, in 1991.
- What was Carlos Quintana's career batting average?
- Carlos Quintana batted .276 over his career, with 380 hits in 1,376 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Quintana have?
- Carlos Quintana drove in 165 runs in his career.
- Is Carlos Quintana in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Quintana has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.