Rudy Regalado
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1956)
Rudy Regalado was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1956 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 91 career games, he hit .249 with 63 hits, 2 home runs, and 31 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 2/12/2018 in San Diego, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1954-04-13
- Last Game
- 1956-06-01
Full name: Rudolph Valentino Regalado
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 253 | 27 | 63 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 21 | .249 | .327 | .304 | .632 | -407 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CLE | AL | 65 | 180 | 21 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 16 | .250 | .261 (-4%) | .333 (avg) | .390 (-20%) | .723 (-11%) | -251.6 |
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 10 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 16 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -155.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 91 | 253 | 27 | 63 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 21 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -407 | ||
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 (91 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 153 | 14 | 38 | 2 | 20 | .248 |
| Away | 41 | 100 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 11 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-06-01 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-05-30 | CLE | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-05-28 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-05-27 | CLE | CHW | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956-05-27 | CLE | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-05-25 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-05-23 | CLE | BOS | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-05-22 | CLE | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956-05-20 | CLE | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-05-20 | CLE | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 72 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1949, 1950 |
Rudy Regalado: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 13, 1954 and the final game on June 1, 1956, Rudy Regalado built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. Regalado is listed as a third baseman at 6'1" and 185 pounds. The bio says Regalado batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 21, 1930, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Regalado died on February 12, 2018, in San Diego, CA, USA. Rudy Regalado was the playing name; the full given name is Rudolph Valentino.
Across 91 games at the plate, Regalado's career line reads 63 hits in 253 at bats for a .249 average, along with 2 home runs and 31 RBI. Regalado got on base at a .327 rate and slugged .304 (.632 OPS). Against a .259 league average for those years, Regalado's .249 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 13.0% below league average (.632 against .726). The highest hit total in a season was 45, in 1954. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1954, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rudy Regalado
- What years did Rudy Regalado play?
- Rudy Regalado played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1956.
- Was Rudy Regalado a pitcher?
- No. Rudy Regalado was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rudy Regalado hit?
- Rudy Regalado hit 2 career home runs with 63 hits.
- What teams did Rudy Regalado play for?
- Rudy Regalado played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1954–1956).
- What were Rudy Regalado's career stats?
- In 91 games, Rudy Regalado had 63 hits, 2 home runs, 31 RBI, and 27 runs, with a .249 batting average.
- What position did Rudy Regalado play?
- Rudy Regalado played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rudy Regalado and how much did he weigh?
- Rudy Regalado was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rudy Regalado hit each season?
- Rudy Regalado's home runs by season: 2 in 1954, 0 in 1955, and 0 in 1956. His most in one season was 2, in 1954.
- What was Rudy Regalado's career batting average?
- Rudy Regalado batted .249 over his career, with 63 hits in 253 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rudy Regalado have?
- Rudy Regalado drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Rudy Regalado in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rudy Regalado has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.