Ozzie Virgil
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1956-1969)
Ozzie Virgil was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1969 for 6 teams, including the New York Giants, a span of 14 seasons. In 324 career games, he hit .231 with 174 hits, 14 home runs, and 73 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 174 lb
- Died
- 9/29/2024 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1956-09-23
- Last Game
- 1969-06-27
Full name: Osvaldo Jose Virgil
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 753 | 75 | 174 | 19 | 7 | 14 | 73 | 6 | 34 | 91 | .231 | .263 | .331 | .594 | -1,745 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .417 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 96 | 226 | 26 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 27 | .235 | .257 (-9%) | .323 (-14%) | .391 (-22%) | .715 (-18%) | -656.2 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 49 | 193 | 19 | 47 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 20 | .244 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (-16%) | .394 (-8%) | .719 (-12%) | -411.9 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 62 | 132 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 14 | .227 | .255 (-11%) | .323 (-23%) | .387 (-8%) | .711 (-15%) | -362.3 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 20 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 11 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | PIT | NL | 39 | 49 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .265 | — | — | — | — | -29.2 |
| 1966 | SFN | NL | 42 | 89 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 12 | .213 | .248 (-14%) | .309 (-21%) | .376 (-19%) | .685 (-20%) | -285.4 |
| 1969 | SFN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 324 | 753 | 75 | 174 | 19 | 7 | 14 | 73 | 6 | 34 | 91 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -1,745 | ||
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 (324 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 167 | 358 | 33 | 75 | 7 | 34 | .209 |
| Away | 157 | 395 | 42 | 99 | 7 | 39 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-06-27 | SFG | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-10-02 | SFG | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-24 | SFG | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-17 | SFG | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-11 | SFG | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-09-10 | SFG | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-03 | SFG | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-02 | SFG | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-19 | SFG | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-16 | SFG | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 5 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2B | 16 | 8 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| 3B | 189 | 114 | 129 | 300 | 22 | 29 |
| C | 35 | 15 | 98 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 26 | 16 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 7 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | NY1 | 3B | 62 | 37 | 27 | 111 | 11 | 10 |
| 1957 | NY1 | OF | 24 | 16 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | 3B | 49 | 47 | 55 | 101 | 3 | 7 |
| 1960 | DET | 2B | 8 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960 | DET | 3B | 42 | 15 | 28 | 46 | 2 | 7 |
| 1960 | DET | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | DET | SS | 5 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| 1961 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | DET | 3B | 9 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1961 | DET | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | DET | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | KC1 | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | KC1 | C | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | PIT | 2B | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1965 | PIT | 3B | 7 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | PIT | C | 15 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | SFN | 1B | 5 | 5 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1966 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | SFN | 3B | 13 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | SFN | C | 13 | 10 | 57 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | SFN | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 35 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 190 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ozzie Virgil
- What years did Ozzie Virgil play?
- Ozzie Virgil played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1969.
- Was Ozzie Virgil a pitcher?
- No. Ozzie Virgil was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ozzie Virgil hit?
- Ozzie Virgil hit 14 career home runs with 174 hits.
- What was Ozzie Virgil's career batting average?
- Ozzie Virgil batted .231 over his career, with 174 hits in 753 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ozzie Virgil have?
- Ozzie Virgil drove in 73 runs in his career.
- Is Ozzie Virgil in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ozzie Virgil has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.