Jose Briceno

Born: 9/19/1992 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2018-05-26 | Final Game: 2020-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Jose Manuel Briceno

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Biography

Jose Briceno, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2020. Over the course of his career, Briceno appeared in 48 games, where he showcased his talents primarily as a utility player. He recorded a total of 29 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 10 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .238. Despite not being known for his speed, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Briceno contributed to his teams with a strong presence at the plate during his time in the league. Briceno's career unfolded during a period characterized by a focus on power hitting and offensive production in baseball. Although his tenure was relatively brief, he made his mark with key performances that highlighted his potential. His journey through the majors provided valuable experience and served as an inspiration for younger players aspiring to make their mark in the sport. Following his retirement on September 5, 2020, Briceno left behind a legacy of determination and skill that continues to resonate in the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
48	122	12	29	2	0	5	10	0	9	36	0.238	0.301	0.377	0.678	-110.5

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
2018	LAA	AL	46	117	12	28	2	0	5	10	0	8	35	0.239	.247 (-3%)	.318 (-6%)	.409 (-6%)	.727 (-6%)	-110.5
2020	LAA	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
C	43	36	285	32	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2018	LAA	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
2018	LAA	C	41	34	269	32	2	2
2020	LAA	C	2	2	16	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	43
First Base	2