Ramon Vazquez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2009)
Ramon Vazquez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009 for 6 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 9 seasons. In 696 career games, he hit .254 with 496 hits, 22 home runs, and 176 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-07
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Ramon Luis Vazquez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 696 | 1,951 | 244 | 496 | 86 | 17 | 22 | 176 | 20 | 217 | 414 | .254 | .328 | .350 | .678 | -2,670 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .350 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career OPS .678 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SEA | AL | 17 | 35 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 128 | 423 | 50 | 116 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 7 | 45 | 79 | .274 | .261 (+5%) | .331 (+4%) | .416 (-13%) | .747 (-6%) | -326.2 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 116 | 422 | 56 | 110 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 10 | 52 | 88 | .261 | .264 (-1%) | .332 (+3%) | .422 (-19%) | .754 (-9%) | -550.8 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 52 | 115 | 12 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 24 | .235 | .266 (-12%) | .335 (-11%) | .427 (-25%) | .762 (-19%) | -377.1 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 27 | 61 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .197 | .264 (-26%) | .330 (-29%) | .418 (-45%) | .749 (-38%) | -377.7 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 12 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -377.7 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 34 | 67 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .209 | .269 (-22%) | .336 (-21%) | .431 (-34%) | .768 (-28%) | -334.5 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 104 | 300 | 42 | 69 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 29 | 72 | .230 | .268 (-14%) | .335 (-11%) | .422 (-12%) | .758 (-11%) | -579.4 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 105 | 300 | 44 | 87 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 40 | 0 | 38 | 66 | .290 | .263 (+10%) | .333 (+10%) | .416 (+3%) | .749 (+6%) | 395.7 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 101 | 204 | 17 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 31 | 47 | .230 | .262 (-12%) | .332 (+1%) | .417 (-33%) | .750 (-18%) | -519.9 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 696 | 1,951 | 244 | 496 | 86 | 17 | 22 | 176 | 20 | 217 | 414 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -3,048 | ||
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 (696 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 342 | 920 | 111 | 240 | 9 | 81 | .261 |
| Away | 354 | 1031 | 133 | 256 | 13 | 95 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-03 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-10-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009-09-30 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-27 | PIT | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-25 | PIT | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-21 | PIT | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-19 | PIT | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-18 | PIT | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-16 | PIT | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SEA | 2B | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SEA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | SEA | SS | 10 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | SDN | 2B | 81 | 66 | 131 | 190 | 5 | 46 |
| 2002 | SDN | 3B | 20 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | SDN | SS | 41 | 28 | 32 | 97 | 2 | 16 |
| 2003 | SDN | 2B | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | SDN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | SS | 108 | 102 | 131 | 274 | 13 | 57 |
| 2004 | SDN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SDN | 2B | 10 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | SDN | 3B | 9 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | SDN | SS | 22 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | BOS | 3B | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | BOS | SS | 12 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | CLE | 2B | 8 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | CLE | SS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | CLE | 2B | 7 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | CLE | 3B | 14 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | CLE | SS | 7 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | TEX | 1B | 7 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | TEX | 2B | 13 | 11 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 | TEX | 3B | 71 | 61 | 46 | 123 | 7 | 17 |
| 2007 | TEX | SS | 19 | 10 | 16 | 42 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TEX | 2B | 11 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | TEX | 3B | 70 | 60 | 30 | 117 | 10 | 16 |
| 2008 | TEX | SS | 26 | 10 | 23 | 52 | 3 | 15 |
| 2009 | PIT | 2B | 22 | 18 | 33 | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 | PIT | 3B | 14 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | PIT | SS | 28 | 21 | 37 | 54 | 1 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 11 |
| Second Base | 165 |
| Third Base | 212 |
| Shortstop | 275 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Ramon Vazquez's recorded salaries total $4,947,500 over 7 seasons, 2002 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Vazquez's career ran from 2001 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2007.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $4,947,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College | Centerville | IA | 1995 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ramon Vazquez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ramon Vazquez: the record in brief
September 7, 2001 and October 4, 2009 bracket Ramon Vazquez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Seattle Mariners (2001), the San Diego Padres (2002 through 2004), the Boston Red Sox (2005), the Cleveland Indians (2005 to 2006), the Texas Rangers (2007 to 2008), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009). Vazquez played primarily as a shortstop and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on August 21, 1976, in Aibonito, P.R., Vazquez was listed at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds. The bio lists the given name Ramon Luis.
Vazquez finished with 496 hits from 1,951 at bats in 696 games, which works out to .254, adding 22 homers, 176 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .328 clip and slugging .350, Vazquez finished with a .678 OPS. The .254 career average is close to the .265 the league hit across the same seasons. 2002 produced Vazquez's most hits, 116 of them for the San Diego Padres. The RBI column peaks at 40 in 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ramon Vazquez
- What years did Ramon Vazquez play?
- Ramon Vazquez played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009.
- Was Ramon Vazquez a pitcher?
- No. Ramon Vazquez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Ramon Vazquez hit?
- Ramon Vazquez hit 22 career home runs with 496 hits.
- What teams did Ramon Vazquez play for?
- Ramon Vazquez played for 6 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2001), the San Diego Padres (2002–2004), the Boston Red Sox (2005), the Cleveland Indians (2005–2006), the Texas Rangers (2007–2008), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009).
- What were Ramon Vazquez's career stats?
- In 696 games, Ramon Vazquez had 496 hits, 22 home runs, 176 RBI, 244 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- How much did Ramon Vazquez earn in his career?
- Ramon Vazquez's recorded salaries total $4,947,500 over 7 seasons, 2002 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Vazquez's career ran from 2001 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2007.
- What was Ramon Vazquez's salary?
- Ramon Vazquez's last recorded salary was $1,875,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $1,875,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $205,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2009.
- What position did Ramon Vazquez play?
- Ramon Vazquez played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ramon Vazquez and how much did he weigh?
- Ramon Vazquez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ramon Vazquez hit each season?
- Ramon Vazquez's home runs by season: 0 in 2001, 2 in 2002, 3 in 2003, 1 in 2004, 0 in 2005, 1 in 2006, 8 in 2007, 6 in 2008, and 1 in 2009. His most in one season was 8, in 2007.
- What was Ramon Vazquez's career batting average?
- Ramon Vazquez batted .254 over his career, with 496 hits in 1,951 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ramon Vazquez have?
- Ramon Vazquez drove in 176 runs in his career.
- Is Ramon Vazquez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ramon Vazquez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.