Juan Delis

Born: 2/27/1928 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Died: 7/23/2003 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1955-04-16 | Final Game: 1955-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Juan Francisco Delis

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Biography

Juan Delis, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1950s. His career spanned from April 16, 1955, to September 18, 1955, during which he played as a position player in a total of 54 games. Delis recorded 25 hits and drove in 11 runs, finishing his abbreviated career with a batting average of .189. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team with a notable stolen base, showcasing his speed and agility on the base paths. Delis's time in the Major Leagues coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of players of diverse backgrounds and the evolving strategies of the game. Although his statistical output may not reflect the dominant performances seen from some of his contemporaries, Delis's presence on the field during this period adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the myriad players who have contributed to the game, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	132	12	25	3	1	0	11	1	3	15	0.189	0.219	0.227	0.446	-908.3

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 38.5% 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
1955	WSN	AL	54	132	12	25	3	1	0	11	1	3	15	0.189	.258 (-27%)	.332 (-34%)	.393 (-42%)	.726 (-39%)	-908.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
3B	24	21	11	45	5	6
OF	8	8	13	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	WS1	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1955	WS1	3B	24	21	11	45	5	6
1955	WS1	OF	8	8	13	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	24
Left Field	2
Right Field	6