Humberto Quintero
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2014)
Humberto Quintero was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2014 for 5 teams, including the San Diego Padres, a span of 12 seasons. In 471 career games, he hit .234 with 315 hits, 20 home runs, and 127 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-09-03
- Last Game
- 2014-09-27
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 471 | 1,346 | 95 | 315 | 61 | 2 | 20 | 127 | 1 | 47 | 294 | .234 | .267 | .327 | .594 | -4,125 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 19.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 12 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 23 | 72 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .335 (-12%) | .427 (-12%) | .762 (-12%) | -157.4 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 18 | 54 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .185 | .264 (-30%) | .330 (-39%) | .418 (-38%) | .749 (-39%) | -345.7 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 11 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 29 | 53 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .226 | .268 (-16%) | .335 (-16%) | .422 (-38%) | .758 (-28%) | -237.1 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 59 | 168 | 16 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 34 | .226 | .263 (-14%) | .333 (-19%) | .416 (-28%) | .749 (-24%) | -660.4 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 60 | 157 | 11 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 41 | .236 | .262 (-10%) | .332 (-14%) | .417 (-10%) | .750 (-12%) | -320.8 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 88 | 265 | 13 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 59 | .234 | .257 (-9%) | .325 (-20%) | .402 (-21%) | .728 (-21%) | -885.7 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 79 | 262 | 22 | 63 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 53 | .240 | .255 (-6%) | .320 (-19%) | .399 (-21%) | .719 (-20%) | -879.9 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 43 | 138 | 7 | 32 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 28 | .232 | .254 (-9%) | .318 (-19%) | .405 (-16%) | .724 (-18%) | -418.8 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 24 | 64 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .250 | .253 (-1%) | .317 (-7%) | .396 (+2%) | .714 (-2%) | -26.9 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 22 | 67 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .224 | .253 (-12%) | .317 (-19%) | .396 (-17%) | .714 (-18%) | -26.9 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 471 | 1,346 | 95 | 315 | 61 | 2 | 20 | 127 | 1 | 47 | 294 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -3,960 | ||
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 (471 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 231 | 640 | 47 | 153 | 13 | 67 | .239 |
| Away | 240 | 706 | 48 | 162 | 7 | 60 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-27 | SEA | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-15 | SEA | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-04 | SEA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-21 | SEA | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-15 | SEA | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-14 | SEA | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-08-31 | SEA | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-29 | SEA | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-08-27 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-08-26 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 454 | 393 | 2835 | 244 | 30 | 36 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | C | 11 | 7 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | SDN | C | 21 | 19 | 130 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | HOU | C | 16 | 15 | 86 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | HOU | C | 10 | 7 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | HOU | C | 26 | 15 | 97 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | HOU | C | 59 | 52 | 373 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | HOU | C | 59 | 51 | 358 | 36 | 5 | 6 |
| 2010 | HOU | C | 87 | 74 | 561 | 49 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | HOU | C | 77 | 73 | 541 | 43 | 5 | 9 |
| 2012 | KCA | C | 43 | 40 | 310 | 28 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | PHI | C | 21 | 21 | 123 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | SEA | C | 21 | 19 | 158 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | SEA | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 454 |
| First Base | 1 |
Salary History
Humberto Quintero's recorded salaries total $4,150,000 over 6 seasons, 2007 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Quintero's career ran from 2003 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $750,000 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | $610,000 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $405,000 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | $385,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,150,000 | ||
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Humberto Quintero: the record in brief
According to the bio, Humberto Quintero debuted on September 3, 2003 and played a final game on September 27, 2014. Club by club, the record runs the San Diego Padres (2003 through 2004), the Houston Astros (2005 through 2011), the Kansas City Royals (2012), the Philadelphia Phillies (2013), and the Seattle Mariners (2013 through 2014). Quintero is listed as a catcher at 5 feet, 10 inches and 215 pounds. The bio says Quintero batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 2, 1979, in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
Across 471 games at the plate, Quintero's career line reads 315 hits in 1,346 at bats for a .234 average, plus 20 homers and 127 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .267 and the slugging percentage .327, for an OPS of .594. The league as a whole hit .261 across Quintero's seasons, which puts the .234 career mark 10.3% below average. The OPS comparison is .594 to a league .740, 19.8% below average. No season topped the 63 hits of 2011. The RBI column peaks at 25 in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions about Humberto Quintero
- What years did Humberto Quintero play?
- Humberto Quintero played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2014.
- Was Humberto Quintero a pitcher?
- No. Humberto Quintero was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Humberto Quintero hit?
- Humberto Quintero hit 20 career home runs with 315 hits.
- What teams did Humberto Quintero play for?
- Humberto Quintero played for 5 teams: the San Diego Padres (2003–2004), the Houston Astros (2005–2011), the Kansas City Royals (2012), the Philadelphia Phillies (2013), and the Seattle Mariners (2013–2014).
- What were Humberto Quintero's career stats?
- In 471 games, Humberto Quintero had 315 hits, 20 home runs, 127 RBI, 95 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- How much did Humberto Quintero earn in his career?
- Humberto Quintero's recorded salaries total $4,150,000 over 6 seasons, 2007 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Quintero's career ran from 2003 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Humberto Quintero's salary?
- Humberto Quintero's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $385,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2012.
- What position did Humberto Quintero play?
- Humberto Quintero played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Humberto Quintero and how much did he weigh?
- Humberto Quintero was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Humberto Quintero hit each season?
- Humberto Quintero's home runs by season: 0 in 2003, 2 in 2004, 1 in 2005, 0 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 2 in 2008, 4 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 2 in 2011, 1 in 2012, 4 in 2013, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 4, in 2009, 2010, and 2013.
- What was Humberto Quintero's career batting average?
- Humberto Quintero batted .234 over his career, with 315 hits in 1,346 at bats.
- How many RBI did Humberto Quintero have?
- Humberto Quintero drove in 127 runs in his career.
- Is Humberto Quintero in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Humberto Quintero has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.