Putsy Caballero, baseball player, 1944-1952

Putsy Caballero

Born: 11/5/1927 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 12/8/2016 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-14 | Final Game: 1952-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ralph Joseph Caballero

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Biography

Putsy Caballero was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played as a position player from 1944 until his retirement on September 27, 1952. Over the course of his career, he participated in 322 games, where he recorded 150 hits, including one home run, and amassed 40 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .228. Known for his speed on the bases, Caballero also stole 10 bases during his time in the Major Leagues, showcasing his agility and ability to contribute in various facets of the game. Caballero's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, shortly after World War II when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Despite facing fierce competition, he made his mark in the league through versatility and determination. His contributions to his teams were characterized by a gritty playing style that resonated with fans, and while his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's elite, his commitment to the sport left an enduring legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
322 658 81 150 21 3 1 40 10 41 34 0.228 0.273 0.274 0.547 -2553.0

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 23.1% 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
1944 PHI NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 PHI NL 2 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1948 PHI NL 113 351 33 86 12 1 0 19 7 24 18 0.245 .263 (-7%) .340 (-14%) .379 (-25%) .719 (-20%) -1352.4
1949 PHI NL 29 68 8 19 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.279 .262 (+6%) .343 (-19%) .384 (-16%) .727 (-17%) -217.7
1950 PHI NL 46 24 12 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHI NL 84 161 15 30 3 2 1 11 1 12 7 0.186 .260 (-29%) .336 (-28%) .385 (-36%) .721 (-32%) -982.8
1952 PHI NL 35 42 10 10 3 0 0 6 1 2 3 0.238 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1950 WS PHI 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 112 0 255 236 16 63
3B 101 0 122 164 12 15
SS 12 0 10 15 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 PHI 3B 2 0 4 4 1 0
1945 PHI 3B 5 0 4 2 1 1
1947 PHI 2B 2 0 3 5 0 1
1947 PHI 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1948 PHI 2B 23 0 40 53 8 9
1948 PHI 3B 79 0 105 147 10 14
1949 PHI 2B 21 0 58 44 2 12
1949 PHI SS 1 0 2 4 0 1
1950 PHI 2B 5 0 12 7 1 2
1950 PHI 3B 4 0 1 1 0 0
1950 PHI SS 2 0 1 0 0 0
1951 PHI 2B 54 0 133 124 4 37
1951 PHI 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0
1951 PHI SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1952 PHI 2B 7 0 9 3 1 2
1952 PHI 3B 7 0 8 9 0 0
1952 PHI SS 8 0 7 11 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 111
Third Base 101
Shortstop 12