Recurvon Terán
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Recurvon Terán was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Stars East, the New York Lincoln Giants, and the Cuban Stars West. In 171 career games, he hit .245 with 159 hits, 4 home runs, and 85 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / —
- Born
- 1895 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Full name: Julián Terán
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 648 | 83 | 159 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 85 | 15 | 52 | 1 | .245 | .306 | .318 | .624 | -1,128 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CSE | EAS | 12 | 45 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CSE | EAS | 26 | 93 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | .247 | .255 (-3%) | .318 (+5%) | .326 (-18%) | .645 (-7%) | -47.9 |
| 1919 | NLG | EAS | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CSE | EAS | 17 | 66 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | .303 | .262 (+16%) | .322 (+9%) | .347 (+22%) | .670 (+16%) | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CSE | EAS | 14 | 53 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .226 | .271 (-17%) | .331 (-15%) | .363 (-27%) | .694 (-22%) | -172.7 |
| 1921 | CSE | EAS | 7 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CSE | IND | 13 | 51 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .314 | .285 (+10%) | .345 (+2%) | .397 (+9%) | .743 (+5%) | 39.7 |
| 1923 | CSE | ECL | 35 | 135 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 1 | .200 | .282 (-29%) | .344 (-27%) | .390 (-41%) | .734 (-35%) | -756.1 |
| 1924 | CSW | NNL | 45 | 175 | 31 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 0 | .240 | .283 (-15%) | .345 (-14%) | .389 (-8%) | .734 (-11%) | -342.1 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 171 | 648 | 83 | 159 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 85 | 15 | 52 | 1 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -1,279 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CSE | IND | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 95 | 75 | 239 | 244 | 42 | 29 |
| 3B | 73 | 54 | 85 | 124 | 20 | 9 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CSE | 2B | 11 | 0 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 5 |
| 1916 | CSE | SS | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | CSE | 2B | 8 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| 1918 | CSE | 3B | 17 | 0 | 17 | 35 | 3 | 2 |
| 1918 | CSE | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | NLG | SS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | CSE | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CSE | 3B | 16 | 16 | 23 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
| 1920 | CSE | 2B | 14 | 14 | 42 | 27 | 11 | 4 |
| 1921 | CSE | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CSE | 2B | 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1922 | CSE | 2B | 4 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1922 | CSE | 3B | 9 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 1922 | CSE | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CSE | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CSE | 2B | 34 | 34 | 90 | 104 | 14 | 4 |
| 1923 | CSE | 3B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CSW | 2B | 17 | 16 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 7 |
| 1924 | CSW | 3B | 30 | 29 | 24 | 47 | 8 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 95 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
Recurvon Terán: the record in brief
Recurvon Terán's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1916 to 1924. Club by club, the record runs the Cuban Stars East (1916 through 1923), the New York Lincoln Giants (1919), and the Cuban Stars West (1924). Born in 1895, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, Terán is listed as a second baseman. On the record, Recurvon Terán was born Julián Terán.
Terán finished with 159 hits from 648 at bats in 171 games, which works out to .245; the totals also include 4 home runs and 85 runs batted in. Terán got on base at a .306 rate and slugged .318 (.624 OPS). Measured against the leagues Terán played in, the .245 career average compares with a .274 league average over the same seasons, 10.4% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 42, in 1924. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1924, did not top the league's .283.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recurvon Terán
- Was Recurvon Terán a pitcher?
- No. Recurvon Terán was a position player (Second Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Recurvon Terán hit?
- Recurvon Terán hit 4 career home runs with 159 hits.
- What teams did Recurvon Terán play for?
- Recurvon Terán played for 3 teams: the Cuban Stars East (1916, 1918–1923), the New York Lincoln Giants (1919), and the Cuban Stars West (1924).
- What were Recurvon Terán's career stats?
- In 171 games, Recurvon Terán had 159 hits, 4 home runs, 85 RBI, 83 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- What position did Recurvon Terán play?
- Recurvon Terán played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Recurvon Terán?
- Recurvon Terán was listed at 5 feet 7 inches.
- How many home runs did Recurvon Terán hit each season?
- Recurvon Terán's home runs by season: 0 in 1916, 0 in 1918, 1 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 0 in 1921, 1 in 1922, 0 in 1923, and 2 in 1924. His most in one season was 2, in 1924.
- What was Recurvon Terán's career batting average?
- Recurvon Terán batted .245 over his career, with 159 hits in 648 at bats.
- How many RBI did Recurvon Terán have?
- Recurvon Terán drove in 85 runs in his career.
- What was Recurvon Terán's career ERA?
- Recurvon Terán finished with a 54.00 career ERA, going 0-1 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Recurvon Terán in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Recurvon Terán has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.