Pepe Frias

Born: 7/14/1948 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1973-04-06 | Final Game: 1981-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 159 lbs

Full name: Jesus Maria Frias

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Biography

Pepe Frias, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 until 1981. Known primarily as a position player, Frias played a total of 723 games across his career, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the game during a transitional period in baseball history. He was a part of the sport during an era characterized by evolving player dynamics and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. Over the course of his career, Frias accumulated 323 hits, 1 home run, and 108 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .24. While he was not known for his power, his contributions were often felt in the form of consistent play and defensive reliability. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the base paths with 12 stolen bases. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players during the 1970s, a decade that saw the game diversify and grow in popularity. Frias' career, though modest in statistical terms, represents the resilience and commitment of players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during this dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
723	1346	132	323	49	8	1	108	12	49	136	0.240	0.267	0.290	0.558	-5479.6

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1973	WSN	NL	100	225	19	52	10	1	0	22	1	10	24	0.231	.256 (-10%)	.325 (-18%)	.378 (-25%)	.703 (-22%)	-938.0
1974	WSN	NL	75	112	12	24	4	1	0	7	1	7	10	0.214	.256 (-17%)	.324 (-20%)	.369 (-27%)	.693 (-24%)	-493.1
1975	WSN	NL	51	64	4	8	2	0	0	4	0	3	13	0.125	.257 (-51%)	.327 (-51%)	.374 (-58%)	.701 (-55%)	-613.4
1976	WSN	NL	76	113	7	28	5	0	0	8	1	4	14	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.320 (-15%)	.360 (-19%)	.681 (-17%)	-358.2
1977	WSN	NL	53	70	10	18	1	0	0	5	1	0	10	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.329 (-22%)	.401 (-32%)	.730 (-28%)	-338.0
1978	WSN	NL	73	15	5	4	2	1	0	5	0	0	3	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	ATL	NL	140	475	41	123	18	4	1	44	3	20	36	0.259	.265 (-2%)	.329 (-12%)	.397 (-19%)	.727 (-16%)	-1592.1
1980	TEX	AL	116	227	27	55	5	1	0	10	5	4	23	0.242	.264 (-8%)	.326 (-21%)	.387 (-30%)	.714 (-26%)	-1146.8
1980	LAD	NL	14	9	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	-1146.8
1981	LAD	NL	25	36	6	9	1	0	0	3	0	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	186	52	143	219	12	54
3B	57	10	20	44	2	6
OF	5	2	2	0	0	0
SS	426	315	574	972	79	188

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	MON	2B	44	25	56	85	5	22
1973	MON	3B	6	0	2	4	0	1
1973	MON	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	MON	SS	46	35	64	126	10	24
1974	MON	2B	15	8	21	34	1	6
1974	MON	3B	27	1	3	17	0	1
1974	MON	OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
1974	MON	SS	30	18	38	64	4	11
1975	MON	2B	7	0	2	2	0	0
1975	MON	3B	11	0	7	6	0	2
1975	MON	SS	29	22	46	59	7	14
1976	MON	2B	35	13	26	41	3	11
1976	MON	3B	4	2	1	3	2	1
1976	MON	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1976	MON	SS	35	22	54	72	6	16
1977	MON	2B	16	5	17	28	1	7
1977	MON	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1977	MON	SS	14	5	10	21	0	2
1978	MON	2B	61	0	17	24	0	6
1978	MON	SS	3	0	0	4	0	0
1979	ATL	SS	137	136	229	432	32	79
1980	TEX	2B	2	0	0	2	1	1
1980	TEX	3B	7	7	7	13	0	1
1980	TEX	SS	106	69	117	167	16	38
1980	LAN	SS	11	1	5	9	1	2
1981	LAN	2B	6	1	4	3	1	1
1981	LAN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1981	LAN	SS	15	7	11	18	3	2