Jesus Figueroa, baseball player, 1980-1980

Jesus Figueroa

Born: 2/20/1957 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-04-22 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Jesus Maria Figueroa

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Biography

Jesus Figueroa, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1980 to 2004. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he appeared in 115 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile athlete. Figueroa finished his career with a batting average of .253, accumulating 50 hits, one home run, and 11 runs batted in (RBIs). He also demonstrated his speed on the base paths, recording two stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Figueroa's career unfolded in a transformative period for baseball, characterized by shifts in playing style and strategy. While he may not have been a standout performer in terms of power or production, his role as a reliable teammate and his contributions in key moments were valued by his coaches and peers. His journey through the game reflected the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level, leaving a lasting legacy as a player who embraced the challenges of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 198 20 50 5 0 1 11 2 14 16 0.253 0.308 0.293 0.601 -538.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
1980 CHC NL 115 198 20 50 5 0 1 11 2 14 16 0.253 .264 (-5%) .326 (-6%) .387 (-24%) .714 (-16%) -538.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 57 29 89 6 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 CHN OF 57 29 89 6 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 22
Center Field 36
Right Field 1