Rafael Batista, baseball player, 1973-1975

Rafael Batista

Born: 11/25/1945 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 10/25/2008 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1973-06-17 | Final Game: 1975-04-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Rafael Batista was a professional baseball player born in 1945, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1973 until 1975. He made his debut on June 17, 1973, and concluded his playing career on April 27, 1975. Over the course of his career, Batista appeared in 22 games, where he recorded 7 hits, contributing to a batting average of .280. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors, he managed to drive in 2 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in crucial moments. Batista's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and an increasing focus on athleticism. While his time in the league was relatively brief, he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the future of the game. His experience reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era and adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 25 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.280 0.308 0.320 0.628 0.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1973 HOU NL 12 15 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1975 HOU NL 10 10 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 1 26 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 HOU 1B 8 1 26 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8