Miguel Fuentes

Born: 5/10/1946 in Loiza Aldea, P.R.

Died: 1/29/1970 in Loiza Aldea, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1969-09-01 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Miguel Fuentes was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1946, whose career spanned the 1969 season. He made his Major League Baseball debut on September 1, 1969, at a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era, characterized by the increasing influence of power hitting and the introduction of expansion teams. Fuentes played for a short period, finishing his career on October 2, 1969. During his time in the majors, Fuentes compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.19 over the course of his limited appearances. He struck out a total of 14 batters, demonstrating flashes of potential as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not record any saves in his brief stint. Despite his modest statistics, Fuentes contributed to the dynamic landscape of baseball during a pivotal time in the sport's history, as teams began to focus more on specialization and the development of young talent. His legacy, while not extensive, reflects the struggles and aspirations of many players who found themselves navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	8	4	1	0	0	26.0	29	15	1	16	14	5.19	0

Career ERA 5.19 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 43.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1969	SE1	AL	1	3	8	4	1	0	0	26.0	29	15	16	14	5.19	3.61 (-44%)	-107.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +34.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	SE1	AL	8	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	4	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SE1	P	8	4	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8