Irving Falu, baseball player, 2012-2014

Irving Falu

Born: 6/6/1983 in Hato Rey, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2012-05-06 | Final Game: 2014-07-12

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

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Biography

Irving Falu was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014. Falu made his MLB debut on May 6, 2012, showcasing his skills in a competitive era that emphasized both speed and defensive versatility. He played a total of 47 games over the course of his career, collecting 33 hits and achieving a batting average of .277, which reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 8 RBIs and demonstrated his base-running capabilities with 1 stolen base. Falu's playing style was characterized by his agility and defensive acumen, which allowed him to adapt to various positions on the field. While his MLB tenure was not extensive, his impact can be appreciated in the context of his journey through the minor leagues and the challenges faced by players seeking to make a mark in the sport. Falu's career in the big leagues was a testament to his perseverance and dedication, and he remains a notable figure for those who followed his path in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 119 14 33 6 1 0 8 1 8 14 0.277 0.320 0.345 0.665 155.4

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
2012 KCR AL 24 85 14 29 6 1 0 7 0 4 9 0.341 .254 (+34%) .318 (+16%) .405 (+7%) .724 (+11%) 155.4
2013 KCR AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2014 MIL NL 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 SDP NL 11 20 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 25 16 33 48 1 13
3B 9 6 5 14 2 2
SS 7 4 7 12 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 KCA 2B 14 11 19 37 1 9
2012 KCA 3B 5 5 4 13 2 1
2012 KCA SS 5 3 6 9 0 3
2013 KCA 3B 1 1 1 0 0 0
2014 MIL 3B 3 0 0 1 0 1
2014 MIL SS 2 1 1 3 1 0
2014 SDN 2B 11 5 14 11 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 25
Third Base 9
Shortstop 7