Rafael Almeida

Born: 6/30/1887 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 3/18/1969 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1911-07-04 | Final Game: 1913-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Rafael D. Almeida

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Biography

Rafael Almeida was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned from July 4, 1911, to July 18, 1913. During his time in the major leagues, he played in 102 games, establishing himself as a reliable position player. Almeida recorded a total of 77 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .27, which reflected his capability to contribute offensively to his team's efforts. He hit 3 home runs and drove in 46 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in crucial situations. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases. Almeida's tenure in baseball occurred during the early years of the sport's modern era, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have achieved the widespread fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the diverse talents that populated the sport during the early 20th century. His career, though brief, is a reflection of the evolving landscape of baseball, as players like Almeida helped pave the way for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
134	405	50	109	15	11	3	55	9	30	40	0.269	0.324	0.383	0.707	428.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	AC1	EAS	6	23	3	5	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	CSH	EAS	22	83	12	25	0	4	0	7	0	4	0	0.301	.247 (+22%)	.307 (+8%)	.315 (+26%)	.622 (+17%)	172.7
1907	CSH	NAC	4	14	3	2	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CIN	NL	36	96	9	30	5	1	0	15	3	9	16	0.312	.266 (+17%)	.336 (+14%)	.356 (+8%)	.693 (+11%)	194.8
1912	CIN	NL	16	59	9	13	4	3	0	10	0	5	8	0.220	.268 (-18%)	.335 (-16%)	.358 (+9%)	.694 (-3%)	-68.3
1913	CIN	NL	50	130	14	34	4	2	3	21	4	11	16	0.262	.259 (+1%)	.325 (avg)	.345 (+13%)	.670 (+7%)	128.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	5	67	3	3	0
2B	2	0	4	5	3	2
3B	94	15	119	172	30	12
C	11	11	41	15	9	2
OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
SS	4	1	7	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	AC1	1B	1	1	15	1	0	0
1905	AC1	3B	5	5	11	5	1	1
1906	CSH	1B	4	4	52	2	3	0
1906	CSH	3B	6	6	9	14	3	1
1906	CSH	C	11	11	41	15	9	2
1906	CSH	SS	1	1	5	0	1	0
1907	CSH	3B	4	4	8	9	1	1
1911	CIN	2B	1	0	2	5	2	1
1911	CIN	3B	27	0	36	45	10	1
1911	CIN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1912	CIN	3B	15	0	13	28	5	2
1913	CIN	2B	1	0	2	0	1	1
1913	CIN	3B	37	0	42	71	10	6
1913	CIN	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
1913	CIN	SS	2	0	2	1	0	1