Juan Centeno

Born: 11/16/1989 in Arecibo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2013-09-18 | Final Game: 2019-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Juan Carlos Centeno

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Biography

Juan Centeno, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2019. Over the course of his career, Centeno appeared in 118 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher and infielder. He recorded 76 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .223, which reflected the challenges faced by many players during this era of heightened pitching dominance. Centeno's power at the plate was modest, as he hit 6 home runs and drove in 37 runs, while also notching 1 stolen base. Centeno's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the ongoing evolution of player specialization and the increasing emphasis on analytics. Despite not being a household name, he carved out a niche as a reliable backup catcher, providing teams with depth and experience. His journey through Major League Baseball exemplified the perseverance required to navigate the competitive landscape of professional baseball, and he left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers. After his retirement on September 27, 2019, Centeno's contributions to the game remained a testament to the myriad of talents that comprise the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	341	25	76	14	1	6	37	1	24	72	0.223	0.278	0.323	0.601	-287.7

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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
2013	NYN	NL	4	10	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	NYN	NL	10	30	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	3	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	MIL	NL	10	21	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	MIN	AL	55	176	16	46	12	1	3	25	0	12	38	0.261	.255 (+2%)	.321 (-3%)	.417 (-6%)	.738 (-5%)	-153.5
2017	HOU	AL	22	52	5	12	0	0	2	4	0	4	12	0.231	.254 (-9%)	.324 (-12%)	.425 (-19%)	.750 (-16%)	-134.2
2018	TEX	AL	10	37	3	6	1	0	1	3	0	1	7	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	BOS	AL	7	15	0	2	0	0	0	2	1	2	2	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0