Jose Arcia

Born: 8/22/1943 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 7/30/2016 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-10 | Final Game: 1970-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jose Raimundo Arcia

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Biography

Jose Arcia was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1943, Arcia's Major League Baseball career spanned from April 10, 1968, to September 30, 1970. Over the course of 293 games, he accumulated 132 hits, demonstrating a tenacity at the plate despite a batting average of .215. His offensive contributions included one home run and 35 runs batted in, while he showcased his speed on the bases with 17 stolen bases. Arcia's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to integrate more diverse talents and evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive landscape. Although his statistical achievements may not place him among the sport's legends, Arcia's dedication to the game and his role as a versatile player contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change. His journey through the majors reflects the stories of many players of his era who navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	615	78	132	24	6	1	35	17	29	107	0.215	0.260	0.278	0.538	-2559.6

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 21.1% below 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
1968	CHC	NL	59	84	15	16	4	0	1	8	0	3	24	0.190	.236 (-20%)	.298 (-27%)	.340 (-20%)	.638 (-23%)	-323.4
1969	SDP	NL	120	302	35	65	11	3	0	10	14	14	47	0.215	.248 (-13%)	.320 (-20%)	.369 (-26%)	.689 (-24%)	-1379.8
1970	SDP	NL	114	229	28	51	9	3	0	17	3	12	36	0.223	.253 (-12%)	.325 (-13%)	.385 (-25%)	.711 (-20%)	-856.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	1	0
2B	98	82	228	235	8	50
3B	18	2	2	9	5	3
OF	28	8	23	0	0	0
SS	111	66	126	216	18	41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	CHN	2B	10	8	22	19	0	2
1968	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1968	CHN	OF	17	8	19	0	0	0
1968	CHN	SS	7	4	8	15	2	1
1969	SDN	1B	1	0	1	0	1	0
1969	SDN	2B	68	60	162	176	8	33
1969	SDN	3B	8	2	1	6	1	3
1969	SDN	OF	4	0	1	0	0	0
1969	SDN	SS	37	17	29	55	5	8
1970	SDN	2B	20	14	44	40	0	15
1970	SDN	3B	9	0	1	3	4	0
1970	SDN	OF	7	0	3	0	0	0
1970	SDN	SS	67	45	89	146	11	32