Angel Salazar
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1988)
Angel Salazar was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988 for the Montreal Expos, the Kansas City Royals, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. In 383 career games, he hit .212 with 188 hits, 2 home runs, and 59 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-08-10
- Last Game
- 1988-10-01
Full name: Argenis Antonio Salazar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 886 | 69 | 188 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 59 | 6 | 19 | 150 | .212 | .230 | .270 | .500 | -4,358 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career OBP .230 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career SLG .270 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | MON | NL | 36 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MON | NL | 80 | 174 | 12 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 38 | .155 | .259 (-40%) | .322 (-45%) | .384 (-48%) | .707 (-46%) | -1291.5 |
| 1986 | KCA | AL | 117 | 298 | 24 | 73 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 47 | .245 | .257 (-5%) | .325 (-18%) | .395 (-18%) | .720 (-18%) | -914.0 |
| 1987 | KCA | AL | 116 | 317 | 24 | 65 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 46 | .205 | .262 (-22%) | .331 (-34%) | .415 (-41%) | .746 (-38%) | -1966.6 |
| 1988 | CHN | NL | 34 | 60 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .250 | .254 (-2%) | .317 (-17%) | .377 (-21%) | .695 (-19%) | -185.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 383 | 886 | 69 | 188 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 59 | 6 | 19 | 150 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -4,358 | ||
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 (383 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 189 | 392 | 31 | 83 | 1 | 27 | .212 |
| Away | 194 | 494 | 38 | 105 | 1 | 32 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-01 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-30 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-29 | CHC | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-21 | CHC | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-20 | CHC | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-20 | CHC | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-18 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-08 | CHC | NYN | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-05 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-04 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 374 |
Salary History
Angel Salazar's recorded salaries total $175,000 over 2 seasons, 1986 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Salazar's career ran from 1983 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | KCA | AL | $100,000 |
| 1986 | KCA | AL | $75,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $175,000 | ||
Angel Salazar: the record in brief
The profile opens with Angel Salazar's first major league game on August 10, 1983; the last one listed came on October 1, 1988. Club by club, the record runs the Montreal Expos (1983 to 1984), the Kansas City Royals (1986 to 1987), and the Chicago Cubs (1988). Salazar, a shortstop by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-0 and 180 pounds. The birth record reads November 4, 1961, in Anaco, Anzoátegui, Venezuela. The bio lists the given name Argenis Antonio.
Salazar finished with 188 hits from 886 at bats in 383 games, which works out to .212, along with 2 homers and 59 runs batted in. Salazar got on base at a .230 rate and slugged .270 (.500 OPS). Over the seasons Salazar played, league hitters batted .259; the .212 career figure is 18.1% below that. By OPS the gap is 30.3% below league average (.500 against .717). The hits column peaks at 73, in 1986. 1986 brought the most runs batted in, 24. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1986, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Angel Salazar
- What years did Angel Salazar play?
- Angel Salazar played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988.
- Was Angel Salazar a pitcher?
- No. Angel Salazar was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Angel Salazar hit?
- Angel Salazar hit 2 career home runs with 188 hits.
- What teams did Angel Salazar play for?
- Angel Salazar played for 3 teams: the Montreal Expos (1983–1984), the Kansas City Royals (1986–1987), and the Chicago Cubs (1988).
- What were Angel Salazar's career stats?
- In 383 games, Angel Salazar had 188 hits, 2 home runs, 59 RBI, 69 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
- How much did Angel Salazar earn in his career?
- Angel Salazar's recorded salaries total $175,000 over 2 seasons, 1986 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Salazar's career ran from 1983 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1988.
- What was Angel Salazar's salary?
- Angel Salazar's last recorded salary was $100,000, in 1987. His highest recorded salary was $100,000, in 1987, and his lowest was $75,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1987.
- What position did Angel Salazar play?
- Angel Salazar played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Angel Salazar and how much did he weigh?
- Angel Salazar was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Angel Salazar hit each season?
- Angel Salazar's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 0 in 1984, 0 in 1986, 2 in 1987, and 0 in 1988. His most in one season was 2, in 1987.
- What was Angel Salazar's career batting average?
- Angel Salazar batted .212 over his career, with 188 hits in 886 at bats.
- How many RBI did Angel Salazar have?
- Angel Salazar drove in 59 runs in his career.
- Is Angel Salazar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Angel Salazar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.