Ramon Vazquez, baseball player, 2001-2009

Ramon Vazquez

Born: 8/21/1976 in Aibonito, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2001-09-07 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Ramon Luis Vazquez

Biography

Ramon Vazquez, born in 1976, was a versatile position player who carved out a respectable career in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009. Over the course of 696 games, Vazquez showcased his offensive capabilities with 496 hits, 22 home runs, and 176 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .254. Known for his speed on the bases, he contributed 20 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to impact the game not just as a hitter but also with his agility. Playing during a time when the game was experiencing a power surge, Vazquez's contributions were often overshadowed by the more prominent sluggers of the era. However, his adaptability allowed him to play multiple infield positions, making him a valuable asset to the teams he represented, including the Texas Rangers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vazquez's career, spanning nearly a decade, left an indelible mark on his teammates and fans, highlighting the importance of role players in the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
696 1951 244 496 86 17 22 176 20 217 414 0.254 0.328 0.350 0.678 -3150.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALDS1 SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 3 41 0 0 3
2B 165 122 252 356 7 94
3B 212 165 110 328 21 47
SS 275 203 298 598 24 124

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Second Base 165
Third Base 212
Shortstop 275
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 PIT NL $1,875,000
2008 TEX AL $810,000
2006 CLE AL $700,000
2005 BOS AL $700,000
2004 SDN NL $342,500
2003 SDN NL $315,000
2002 SDN NL $205,000
Total Career Earnings $4,947,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indian Hills Community College Centerville IA 1995