Armando Vázquez
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Armando Vázquez was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns and the New York Cubans. In 65 career games, he hit .270 with 53 hits, 2 home runs, and 22 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/16/2008 in New York, NY, USA
Full name: Armando Bernardo Vázquez
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 196 | 28 | 53 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 0 | .270 | .325 | .362 | .688 | -99 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .362 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .688 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CIC | NAL | 28 | 94 | 13 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 | .287 | .261 (+10%) | .325 (+11%) | .357 (-5%) | .683 (+3%) | 75.8 |
| 1945 | CIC | NAL | 18 | 62 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .194 | .260 (-26%) | .328 (-30%) | .354 (avg) | .683 (-14%) | -175.1 |
| 1945 | NYC | NN2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -175.1 |
| 1946 | NYC | NN2 | 13 | 30 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CIC | NAL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NYC | NN2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 65 | 196 | 28 | 53 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 0 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -274 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CIC | NAL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6.32 | 3.97 (-59%) | -175.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6.32 | — | -175 | ||
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 (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 45 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 7 | .289 |
| Away | 32 | 83 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 10 | .205 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-05-06 | NY6 | BLG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-05-01 | NY6 | PH5 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-05 | IN9 | CAG | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-26 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-23 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-12 | NY6 | BLG | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-14 | NY6 | HOM | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-11 | NY6 | PH5 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-06 | NY6 | BLG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-06-18 | NY6 | BLG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-09-05 | IN9 | CAG | W | 9.0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 52 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Armando Vázquez: the record in brief
Armando Vázquez's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1944 to 1948. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns (1944 through 1947) and the New York Cubans (1945 to 1948). Vázquez played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 20, 1921, in Güines, La Habana, Cuba and a listed size of 160 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Vázquez's death is recorded on March 16, 2008, in New York, NY, USA. Armando Vázquez was the playing name; the full given name is Armando Bernardo.
Across 65 games at the plate, Vázquez's career line reads 53 hits in 196 at bats for a .270 average, adding 2 home runs and 22 runs batted in. Vázquez got on base at a .325 rate and slugged .362 (.688 OPS). The .270 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. Vázquez collected a career-high 27 hits in 1944.
Frequently Asked Questions about Armando Vázquez
- Was Armando Vázquez a pitcher?
- No. Armando Vázquez was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Armando Vázquez hit?
- Armando Vázquez hit 2 career home runs with 53 hits.
- What teams did Armando Vázquez play for?
- Armando Vázquez played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns (1944–1945, 1947) and the New York Cubans (1945–1946, 1948).
- What were Armando Vázquez's career stats?
- In 65 games, Armando Vázquez had 53 hits, 2 home runs, 22 RBI, 28 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- What position did Armando Vázquez play?
- Armando Vázquez played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Armando Vázquez and how much did he weigh?
- Armando Vázquez was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Armando Vázquez hit each season?
- Armando Vázquez's home runs by season: 1 in 1944, 1 in 1945, 0 in 1946, 0 in 1947, and 0 in 1948. His most in one season was 1, in 1944 and 1945.
- What was Armando Vázquez's career batting average?
- Armando Vázquez batted .270 over his career, with 53 hits in 196 at bats.
- How many RBI did Armando Vázquez have?
- Armando Vázquez drove in 22 runs in his career.
- What was Armando Vázquez's career ERA?
- Armando Vázquez finished with a 6.32 career ERA, going 1-1 with 7 strikeouts.
- Is Armando Vázquez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Armando Vázquez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.