Jose Constanza, baseball player, 2011-2014

Jose Constanza

Born: 9/1/1983 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2011-07-29 | Final Game: 2014-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jose G. Constanza

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Biography

Jose Constanza, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in 112 games during his career, showcasing his abilities as a reliable hitter and a base-stealer. Constanza recorded 60 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 17 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .273. His speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 12 bases, demonstrating his agility and strategic base-running skills. Constanza's career unfolded during a period characterized by a significant emphasis on offense and athleticism in the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a role player were valuable to the teams he played for. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities underscored his importance in the lineup, especially in key moments. After his retirement in 2014, Constanza's journey in baseball remained an example of the impact that versatile players can have in both the major leagues and the sport at large.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 220 32 60 3 1 2 17 12 14 41 0.273 0.316 0.323 0.639 -169.6

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
2011 ATL NL 42 109 21 33 1 1 2 10 7 6 14 0.303 .255 (+19%) .320 (+6%) .399 (-3%) .719 (+1%) 22.8
2012 ATL NL 37 76 8 19 2 0 0 4 5 8 21 0.250 .254 (-2%) .318 (+1%) .405 (-32%) .724 (-17%) -192.4
2013 ATL NL 21 31 2 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0.258 — — — — 0.0
2014 ATL NL 12 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 NLDS2 ATL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000
2012 NLWC ATL 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 71 54 121 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 ATL OF 33 29 67 0 1 0
2012 ATL OF 25 20 41 2 0 0
2013 ATL OF 10 5 11 0 0 0
2014 ATL OF 3 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 49
Center Field 11
Right Field 17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 ATL NL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $480,000