Luis Durango, baseball player, 2009-2011

Luis Durango

Born: 4/23/1986 in Panama City, Panamá, Panama

MLB Debut: 2009-09-15 | Final Game: 2011-08-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Luis A. Durango

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Biography

Luis Durango was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 2009 to 2011. Primarily recognized as a position player, Durango showcased his skills in 39 games, where he demonstrated a keen ability to make contact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .292. His offensive contributions included 19 hits, five RBIs, and an impressive seven stolen bases, reflecting his speed and agility on the basepaths. Durango's playing style was characterized by his contact-hitting ability and base-running prowess, which were particularly valuable in an era where speed and small ball tactics were gaining traction in the league. Although he did not hit for power, with zero home runs recorded during his time in the majors, his contributions were significant in terms of getting on base and creating opportunities for his teammates. While his career was relatively short, Durango's performance left an impression on the teams he played for, illustrating the importance of versatility and speed in the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 65 11 19 0 0 0 5 7 7 10 0.292 0.361 0.292 0.653 -171.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
2009 SDP NL 9 11 3 6 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0.545 — — — — 0.0
2010 SDP NL 28 48 8 12 0 0 0 4 5 4 7 0.250 — — — — -171.0
2011 HOU NL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 14 12 23 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 SDN OF 2 2 3 1 0 0
2010 SDN OF 10 8 17 2 1 0
2011 HOU OF 2 2 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 13