Juan Espino, baseball player, 1982-1986

Juan Espino

Born: 3/16/1956 in Bonao, Monseñor Nouel, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1982-06-25 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Juan Espino, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1982 until his retirement in 1986. Espino played a total of 49 games during his career, where he demonstrated his abilities with a batting average of .219. He recorded 16 hits, including one home run, and contributed eight runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with zero stolen bases, Espino's presence on the field was marked by his versatility and determination. Espino's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by shifts in player dynamics and the increasing competitiveness of the league. Though his playing time was limited, his journey through the majors reflects the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves amidst an evolving sport. After concluding his playing days on October 5, 1986, Espino's contributions remained part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and perseverance of athletes striving to make their mark in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 73 2 16 2 0 1 8 0 3 15 0.219 0.244 0.288 0.531 0.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.531 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1982 NYY AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYY AL 10 23 1 6 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 0.261 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYY AL 9 11 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1986 NYY AL 27 37 1 6 2 0 0 5 0 2 9 0.162 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 49 19 130 11 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 NYA C 3 0 4 0 0 0
1983 NYA C 10 7 38 1 0 0
1985 NYA C 9 3 16 4 0 0
1986 NYA C 27 9 72 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 49

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 NYA AL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $65,000