Chico Fernandez

Born: 3/2/1932 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 6/11/2016 in Sunrise, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-07-14 | Final Game: 1963-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Humberto Fernandez

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Biography

Chico Fernandez was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1963. Primarily known as a position player, he played in a total of 856 games during his career. Fernandez showcased a blend of speed and power, finishing his time in the majors with 666 hits, 40 home runs, and 259 runs batted in. His batting average stood at .240, and he successfully stole 68 bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively and defensively. Playing during an era characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, Fernandez was part of a generation that witnessed the evolution of the game post-World War II, as teams began to integrate and players adapted to new styles of play. While he may not have been a household name, Fernandez's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided versatility and skill on the field. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game during the late 1950s and early 1960s, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
856	2778	270	666	91	19	40	259	68	213	338	0.240	0.292	0.329	0.622	-7243.4

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1956	BRO	NL	34	66	11	15	2	0	1	9	2	3	10	0.227	.258 (-12%)	.331 (-21%)	.397 (-24%)	.728 (-23%)	-260.1
1957	PHI	NL	149	500	42	131	14	4	5	51	18	31	64	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.323 (-7%)	.391 (-14%)	.715 (-11%)	-1154.6
1958	PHI	NL	148	522	38	120	18	5	6	51	12	37	48	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.324 (-14%)	.394 (-19%)	.719 (-17%)	-1894.2
1959	PHI	NL	45	123	15	26	5	1	0	3	2	10	11	0.211	.256 (-18%)	.323 (-17%)	.392 (-32%)	.715 (-25%)	-534.6
1960	DET	AL	133	435	44	105	13	3	4	35	13	39	50	0.241	.255 (-5%)	.323 (-6%)	.387 (-19%)	.711 (-13%)	-1120.7
1961	DET	AL	133	435	41	108	15	4	3	40	8	36	45	0.248	.258 (-4%)	.328 (-7%)	.399 (-19%)	.727 (-14%)	-1177.5
1962	DET	AL	141	503	64	125	17	2	20	59	10	42	69	0.249	.257 (-4%)	.326 (-7%)	.393 (+4%)	.719 (-1%)	-160.7
1963	DET	AL	15	49	3	7	1	0	0	2	0	6	11	0.143	—	—	—	—	-298.3
1963	NYN	NL	58	145	12	29	6	0	1	9	3	9	30	0.200	.246 (-19%)	.308 (-21%)	.371 (-30%)	.680 (-26%)	-298.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2B	5	2	6	6	0	0
3B	15	10	19	18	3	1
SS	810	747	1403	2082	146	394

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	BRO	SS	25	16	34	56	2	11
1957	PHI	SS	149	145	241	377	26	69
1958	PHI	SS	148	146	296	415	18	88
1959	PHI	2B	2	0	0	2	0	0
1959	PHI	SS	40	34	77	84	7	23
1960	DET	SS	130	121	226	381	34	67
1961	DET	3B	8	5	10	10	0	0
1961	DET	SS	121	113	207	312	23	59
1962	DET	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1962	DET	3B	2	1	3	2	0	0
1962	DET	SS	138	131	235	336	24	53
1963	DET	SS	14	14	30	42	4	8
1963	NYN	2B	3	2	6	4	0	0
1963	NYN	3B	5	4	6	6	3	1
1963	NYN	SS	45	27	57	79	8	16