Rudy Regalado
Born: 5/21/1930 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 2/12/2018 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1956-06-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Rudolph Valentino Regalado
Biography
Rudy Regalado was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during the mid-1950s. Born in 1930, Regalado played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1956, participating in a total of 91 games. Throughout his career, he compiled 63 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 31 runs, finishing with a batting average of .249. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Regalado's contributions were significant during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years into a time of increased power hitting.
Regalado's playing style reflected the challenges of his era, which was marked by a diverse set of talent and evolving strategies in the game. While he may not have had the statistics of some of his contemporaries, his time in the league was notable for the grit and determination he displayed on the field. After his playing career concluded on June 1, 1956, Regalado remained a part of baseball history, representing the hard-working players of the 1950s who laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes in America's pastime.
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 | 0.249 | 0.327 | 0.304 | 0.632 | -443.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CLE | AL | 65 | 180 | 21 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 0.250 | -283.4 |
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 10 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 16 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.234 | -160.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS | CLE | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 72 | 64 | 78 | 107 | 11 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | CLE | 3B | 50 | 45 | 62 | 84 | 5 | 7 |
| 1955 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1956 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | CLE | 3B | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by 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 |