Chico Carrasquel

Born: 1/23/1926 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

Died: 5/26/2005 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1959-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alfonso Carrasquel

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Biography

Chico Carrasquel, born in 1926, was a prominent Venezuelan baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1950 to 1959. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and quick footwork, Carrasquel played primarily as a shortstop, showcasing a style that combined agility with strong throwing capabilities. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,325 games, amassing 1,199 hits and demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively with a batting average of .258. He was particularly effective at driving in runs, finishing with 474 RBIs, and he added 55 home runs to his career totals. Carrasquel was selected as an All-Star four times, highlighting his status as one of the top players in the league during his era. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was becoming increasingly integrated and diverse, with players from various backgrounds making significant contributions. In addition to his offensive prowess, Carrasquel showcased his speed on the bases, recording 31 stolen bases throughout his career. He remains a notable figure in the history of Venezuelan baseball, paving the way for future generations of players from his homeland.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1325	4644	568	1199	172	25	55	474	31	491	467	0.258	0.333	0.342	0.674	-5479.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1950	CHW	AL	141	524	72	148	21	5	4	46	0	66	46	0.282	.265 (+6%)	.346 (+6%)	.401 (-9%)	.747 (-2%)	-68.4
1951	CHW	AL	147	538	41	142	22	4	2	58	14	46	39	0.264	.260 (+1%)	.336 (-3%)	.385 (-14%)	.721 (-9%)	-993.0
1952	CHW	AL	100	359	36	89	7	4	1	42	2	33	27	0.248	.252 (-2%)	.326 (-4%)	.369 (-19%)	.696 (-12%)	-754.8
1953	CHW	AL	149	552	72	154	30	4	2	47	5	38	47	0.279	.264 (+6%)	.335 (-2%)	.397 (-10%)	.733 (-6%)	-722.6
1954	CHW	AL	155	620	106	158	28	3	12	62	7	85	67	0.255	.261 (-2%)	.333 (+5%)	.390 (-6%)	.723 (-1%)	102.2
1955	CHW	AL	145	523	83	134	11	2	11	52	1	61	59	0.256	.258 (-1%)	.332 (+1%)	.393 (-12%)	.726 (-6%)	-518.8
1956	CLE	AL	141	474	60	115	15	1	7	48	0	52	61	0.243	.258 (-6%)	.331 (-2%)	.397 (-19%)	.728 (-11%)	-970.5
1957	CLE	AL	125	392	37	108	14	1	8	57	0	41	53	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.323 (+8%)	.391 (-3%)	.715 (+2%)	262.2
1958	CLE	AL	49	156	14	40	6	0	2	21	0	14	12	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.324 (-2%)	.394 (-15%)	.719 (-9%)	-228.4
1958	KC1	AL	59	160	19	34	5	1	2	13	0	21	15	0.212	.257 (-18%)	.324 (-6%)	.394 (-25%)	.719 (-17%)	-228.4
1959	BAL	AL	114	346	28	77	13	0	4	28	2	34	41	0.223	.256 (-13%)	.323 (-10%)	.392 (-25%)	.715 (-18%)	-1153.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	3	0	1	1
2B	22	15	29	33	1	4
3B	49	39	43	72	2	11
SS	1241	662	2131	3619	185	770

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	CHA	SS	141	0	234	458	28	113
1951	CHA	SS	147	0	300	477	20	107
1952	CHA	SS	99	0	176	248	16	50
1953	CHA	SS	149	0	278	462	18	87
1954	CHA	SS	155	155	280	492	20	102
1955	CHA	SS	144	135	222	424	18	81
1956	CLE	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1956	CLE	SS	141	135	240	352	20	70
1957	CLE	SS	122	117	212	357	24	75
1958	CLE	3B	14	14	13	17	0	1
1958	CLE	SS	32	26	41	67	8	16
1958	KC1	3B	32	25	29	52	2	10
1958	KC1	SS	22	14	24	45	2	6
1959	BAL	1B	1	0	3	0	1	1
1959	BAL	2B	22	15	29	33	1	4
1959	BAL	3B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1959	BAL	SS	89	80	124	237	11	63