Hiram Bocachica

Born: 3/4/1976 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-09-13 | Final Game: 2007-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Hiram Colon Bocachica

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Biography

Hiram Bocachica was a professional baseball player born in 1976, who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2007. Primarily serving as a position player, Bocachica appeared in 272 games during his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 115 hits, hitting 15 home runs and driving in 37 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .215. Known for his speed, he also stole 16 bases, contributing to his teams' offensive strategies. Bocachica's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by significant changes, including the rise of power hitting and evolving player conditioning. Despite facing challenges at the plate, he was able to leave his mark in the league through tenacity and athleticism. His journey through the majors reflected the experiences of many players of his time, navigating the complexities of the game while striving for success on the diamond. Retiring in 2007, Bocachica’s contributions to the game remain part of 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
272	535	69	115	28	1	15	37	16	41	139	0.215	0.272	0.355	0.628	-900.3

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
2000	LAD	NL	8	10	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	LAD	NL	75	133	15	31	11	1	2	9	4	9	33	0.233	.263 (-12%)	.332 (-14%)	.426 (-12%)	.758 (-13%)	-341.2
2002	LAD	NL	49	65	12	14	3	0	4	9	1	5	19	0.215	.261 (-18%)	.331 (-18%)	.416 (+7%)	.747 (-4%)	-65.3
2002	DET	AL	34	103	14	23	4	0	4	8	2	5	22	0.223	.261 (-15%)	.331 (-22%)	.416 (-9%)	.747 (-15%)	-65.3
2003	DET	AL	6	22	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	SEA	AL	50	90	9	22	5	0	3	6	5	12	27	0.244	.266 (-8%)	.335 (avg)	.427 (-6%)	.762 (-3%)	-43.6
2005	OAK	AL	9	19	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	OAK	AL	8	13	3	3	0	0	0	0	1	3	4	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	OAK	AL	6	17	2	1	0	0	1	3	0	2	5	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	SDP	NL	27	63	9	15	4	0	1	2	3	5	13	0.238	.268 (-11%)	.335 (-12%)	.422 (-17%)	.758 (-15%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	23	16	27	54	4	10
3B	10	9	3	9	2	1
OF	159	88	221	6	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	LAN	2B	2	1	3	9	0	2
2001	LAN	2B	19	14	23	41	4	8
2001	LAN	3B	8	7	1	6	2	0
2001	LAN	OF	13	3	8	0	1	0
2002	LAN	OF	22	11	24	0	1	0
2002	DET	2B	2	1	1	4	0	0
2002	DET	OF	32	19	54	3	2	0
2003	DET	OF	6	5	11	1	0	0
2004	SEA	OF	44	25	68	0	0	0
2005	OAK	3B	2	2	2	3	0	1
2005	OAK	OF	6	3	6	0	0	0
2006	OAK	OF	8	2	5	0	0	0
2007	OAK	OF	6	5	10	0	1	0
2007	SDN	OF	22	15	35	2	0	1