Barbaro Canizares

Born: 11/21/1979 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2009-06-11 | Final Game: 2009-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Barbaro Rafael Canizares

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Biography

Barbaro Canizares, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 2009 season. His career spanned from June 11 to July 31 of that year, during which he played in five games. Though his time in the major leagues was limited, Canizares showcased his skills as a position player, accumulating four hits in his 21 at-bats, which resulted in a batting average of .190. Canizares' professional journey took him through various minor league teams before reaching the majors, reflecting the challenges many players faced in the competitive landscape of baseball. He did not record any home runs or RBIs in his short stint, nor did he attempt a stolen base, indicating a focus that leaned more toward contact hitting than power or speed. Despite his limited exposure at the highest level, Canizares remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the aspirations of many who pursue the dream of playing in the Major Leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	21	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.190	0.190	0.238	0.429	0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 42.9% 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
2009	ATL	NL	5	21	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	5	33	2	0	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	ATL	1B	5	5	33	2	0	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	5