Jose Flores, baseball player, 2002-2004

Jose Flores

Born: 6/28/1973 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-07 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jose Carlos Flores

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Biography

Jose Flores, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Flores played a total of 16 games during his time in the league. He made a notable impact despite his limited appearances, finishing his career with 1 hit and a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he did manage to swipe 1 stolen base, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Flores's tenure came during a period marked by a transition in baseball, as the sport was witnessing an influx of talent and evolving playing styles. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspire to reach the pinnacle of baseball, even if for a fleeting moment. His story reflects the determination and passion that many athletes possess, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport during the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0.143 0.400 0.143 0.543 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
2002 OAK AL 7 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 LAD NL 9 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 2 0 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 OAK 2B 2 1 0 0 0 0
2002 OAK SS 1 0 1 1 0 0
2004 LAN 2B 1 1 0 0 0 0
2004 LAN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
New Mexico Junior College Hobbs NM 1992, 1993
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1994