Eugenio Velez
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
Eugenio Velez was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 259 career games, he hit .241 with 160 hits, 8 home runs, and 72 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-05
- Last Game
- 2011-09-28
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 663 | 89 | 160 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 72 | 31 | 40 | 118 | .241 | .287 | .367 | .654 | -1,024 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | SFN | NL | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 98 | 275 | 32 | 72 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 40 | .262 | .263 (-1%) | .333 (-10%) | .416 (-8%) | .749 (-9%) | -486.6 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | 84 | 285 | 40 | 76 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 11 | 16 | 55 | .267 | .262 (+2%) | .332 (-7%) | .417 (-4%) | .750 (-6%) | -324.7 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | 29 | 55 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .164 | .257 (-36%) | .325 (-24%) | .402 (-23%) | .728 (-24%) | -212.9 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 34 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 259 | 663 | 89 | 160 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 72 | 31 | 40 | 118 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -1,024 | ||
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 (259 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 134 | 325 | 47 | 74 | 4 | 43 | .228 |
| Away | 125 | 338 | 42 | 86 | 4 | 29 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 | LAD | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-27 | LAD | AZ | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-23 | LAD | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011-09-21 | LAD | SFG | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-18 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-15 | LAD | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-13 | LAD | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-09 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-06 | LAD | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-03 | LAD | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 116 | 80 | 175 | 193 | 14 | 38 |
| OF | 91 | 57 | 110 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | SFN | 2B | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | SFN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SFN | 2B | 69 | 50 | 102 | 104 | 7 | 26 |
| 2008 | SFN | OF | 17 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | SFN | 2B | 31 | 22 | 55 | 68 | 6 | 8 |
| 2009 | SFN | OF | 51 | 40 | 65 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SFN | OF | 17 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAN | 2B | 11 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | LAN | OF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 116 |
| Left Field | 69 |
| Center Field | 19 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SFN | NL | $416,000 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | $404,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,210,000 | ||
Eugenio Velez: the record in brief
Eugenio Velez played a first major league game on September 5, 2007 and a last one on September 28, 2011. Club by club, the record runs the San Francisco Giants (2007 through 2010) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011). Velez played primarily as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 16, 1982, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R. and a listed size of 6 feet, 1 inch and 170 pounds.
Across 259 games at the plate, Velez's career line reads 160 hits in 663 at bats for a .241 average; the totals also include 8 homers, 72 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .287 and .367 give Velez a career OPS of .654. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Velez's .241 average sits 7.7% below it. In OPS terms, Velez's .654 stands 11.8% below the league's .741. Velez collected a career-high 76 hits in 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eugenio Velez
- What years did Eugenio Velez play?
- Eugenio Velez played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was Eugenio Velez a pitcher?
- No. Eugenio Velez was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eugenio Velez hit?
- Eugenio Velez hit 8 career home runs with 160 hits.
- What was Eugenio Velez's career batting average?
- Eugenio Velez batted .241 over his career, with 160 hits in 663 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eugenio Velez have?
- Eugenio Velez drove in 72 runs in his career.
- Is Eugenio Velez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eugenio Velez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.