Juan Rios, baseball player, 1969-1969

Juan Rios

Born: 7/14/1942 in Mayaguez, P.R.

Died: 8/28/1995 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1969-04-09 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Juan Onofre Velez Rios

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Biography

Juan Rios, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1969. As a position player, Rios showcased his skills in 87 games, where he recorded a total of 44 hits. His offensive contributions included one home run and five runs batted in, resulting in a career batting average of .224. Rios also displayed some speed on the base paths, notching one stolen base during his time in the league. Rios played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving strategies. Despite his limited playing time, he contributed to the teams he was a part of, leaving a mark as a player who experienced the highs and lows of professional baseball. His career, although short, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes in the competitive landscape of the late 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 196 20 44 5 1 1 5 1 7 19 0.224 0.262 0.276 0.538 -776.1

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1969 KCR AL 87 196 20 44 5 1 1 5 1 7 19 0.224 .248 (-10%) .320 (-18%) .369 (-25%) .689 (-22%) -776.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 46 30 73 72 5 17
3B 4 3 2 4 0 0
SS 32 10 28 33 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 KCA 2B 46 30 73 72 5 17
1969 KCA 3B 4 3 2 4 0 0
1969 KCA SS 32 10 28 33 4 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 47
Third Base 4
Shortstop 31