Arturo DeFreites

Born: 4/26/1953 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1978-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Arturo Marcelino DeFreites

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Biography

Arturo DeFreites, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who played in the major leagues during the late 1970s. His career spanned from 1978 until 1979, during which he appeared in a total of 32 games. DeFreites showcased his talents primarily as a position player, accumulating 11 hits, including one home run, and driving in six runs, which resulted in a career batting average of .208. He did not record any stolen bases throughout his time in the league. DeFreites' brief stint in Major League Baseball came during a transformative era for the sport, as teams began to embrace a more diverse set of players. Although his career was short-lived, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and aspirations of players trying to make their mark in the competitive landscape of the late 20th century. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, reflects the journey of many athletes who strive for success in the game they love.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	53	3	11	3	0	1	6	0	1	20	0.208	0.214	0.321	0.535	0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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
1978	CIN	NL	9	19	1	4	1	0	1	2	0	1	4	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	CIN	NL	23	34	2	7	2	0	0	4	0	0	16	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	11	77	3	1	10
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	CIN	1B	6	6	40	3	0	5
1979	CIN	1B	6	5	37	0	1	5
1979	CIN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	12
Right Field	1