Wilfredo Tovar
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2021)
Wilfredo Tovar was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2021 for the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 9 seasons. In 46 career games, he hit .188 with 21 hits and 8 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
- 5'7" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-09-22
- Last Game
- 2021-05-29
Full name: Wilfredo Jose Tovar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 112 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 22 | .188 | .242 | .232 | .474 | -482 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career SLG .232 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.
Career OPS .474 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 31 | 83 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .193 | .252 (-24%) | .322 (-26%) | .434 (-42%) | .757 (-35%) | -482.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 46 | 112 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 22 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -482 | ||
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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 46 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .152 |
| Away | 27 | 66 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 8 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-29 | NYN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-05-27 | NYN | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-05-24 | NYN | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-05-23 | NYN | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-05-22 | NYN | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-05-21 | NYN | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-08-21 | LAA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-20 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-20 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-08-19 | LAA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 39 |
Wilfredo Tovar: the record in brief
Wilfredo Tovar's major league career runs from a debut on September 22, 2013 to a final game on May 29, 2021. Tovar played for the New York Mets (2013 through 2021) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2019). Born on August 11, 1991, in Santa Teresa, Miranda, Venezuela, Tovar is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 7 inches and 180 pounds. Tovar's full given name, per the bio, is Wilfredo Jose Tovar.
Across 46 games at the plate, Tovar's career line reads 21 hits in 112 at bats for a .188 average, adding 8 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .242 and .232 give Tovar a career OPS of .474. Measured against the leagues Tovar played in, the .188 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 25.1% below the league. The OPS comparison is .474 to a league .725, 34.6% below average. 2019 produced Tovar's most hits, 16 of them for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .193 in 2019, did not top the league's .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilfredo Tovar
- What years did Wilfredo Tovar play?
- Wilfredo Tovar played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2021.
- Was Wilfredo Tovar a pitcher?
- No. Wilfredo Tovar was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Wilfredo Tovar hit?
- Wilfredo Tovar hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Wilfredo Tovar play for?
- Wilfredo Tovar played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (2013–2014, 2021) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2019).
- What were Wilfredo Tovar's career stats?
- In 46 games, Wilfredo Tovar had 21 hits, 8 RBI, 6 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .188 batting average.
- What position did Wilfredo Tovar play?
- Wilfredo Tovar played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wilfredo Tovar and how much did he weigh?
- Wilfredo Tovar was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Wilfredo Tovar's career batting average?
- Wilfredo Tovar batted .188 over his career, with 21 hits in 112 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wilfredo Tovar have?
- Wilfredo Tovar drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Wilfredo Tovar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wilfredo Tovar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.