Jesus Vega
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1982)
Jesus Vega was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1982 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. In 87 career games, he hit .246 with 58 hits, 5 home runs, and 33 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 176 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-09-05
- Last Game
- 1982-09-08
Full name: Jesus Anthony Vega
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 236 | 26 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 11 | 28 | .246 | .275 | .335 | .610 | -280 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 12 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 71 | 199 | 23 | 53 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 6 | 8 | 19 | .266 | .261 (+2%) | .324 (-11%) | .388 (-4%) | .712 (-7%) | -280.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 87 | 236 | 26 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 11 | 28 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -280 | ||
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 (87 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 97 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 19 | .258 |
| Away | 47 | 139 | 11 | 33 | 2 | 14 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-08 | MIN | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-31 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1982-08-25 | MIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-18 | MIN | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-12 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-07 | MIN | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-06 | MIN | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-02 | MIN | LAA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-01 | MIN | OAK | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-30 | MIN | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 51 |
Jesus Vega: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jesus Vega debuted on September 5, 1979 and played a final game on September 8, 1982. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Vega is listed as a designated hitter at 6-foot-1 and 176 pounds. The bio says Vega threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is October 14, 1955, in Bayamon, P.R. The bio lists the given name Jesus Anthony.
Vega collected 58 hits in 236 at bats across 87 games, good for a .246 batting average, along with 5 home runs and 33 RBI. Reaching base at a .275 clip and slugging .335, Vega finished with a .610 OPS. The league as a whole hit .264 across Vega's seasons, which puts the .246 career mark 6.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 53, in 1982. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .266 in 1982, 2% above that year's league mark of .261.
By games played in the field, designated hitter leads with 51, followed by first base (20) and left field (1). At first base, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 107 putouts and 9 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jesus Vega
- What years did Jesus Vega play?
- Jesus Vega played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1982.
- Was Jesus Vega a pitcher?
- No. Jesus Vega was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Jesus Vega hit?
- Jesus Vega hit 5 career home runs with 58 hits.
- What teams did Jesus Vega play for?
- Jesus Vega played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1979–1980, 1982).
- What were Jesus Vega's career stats?
- In 87 games, Jesus Vega had 58 hits, 5 home runs, 33 RBI, 26 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- What position did Jesus Vega play?
- Jesus Vega played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jesus Vega and how much did he weigh?
- Jesus Vega was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 176 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jesus Vega hit each season?
- Jesus Vega's home runs by season: 0 in 1979, 0 in 1980, and 5 in 1982. His most in one season was 5, in 1982.
- What was Jesus Vega's career batting average?
- Jesus Vega batted .246 over his career, with 58 hits in 236 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jesus Vega have?
- Jesus Vega drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Jesus Vega in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jesus Vega has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.