Tito Fuentes

Born: 1/4/1944 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1965-08-18 | Final Game: 1978-07-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Rigoberto Fuentes

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Biography

Tito Fuentes, born in 1944, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1965 until his retirement in 1978. Over his career, Fuentes appeared in 1,499 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He recorded a total of 1,491 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .268. Known for his speed on the base paths, Fuentes amassed 80 stolen bases, while also driving in 438 runs and hitting 45 home runs. His playing style was characterized by a blend of agility and solid contact hitting, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Fuentes played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the transition from the tail end of the deadball era into the more offensively oriented landscape of the 1970s. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; he became known for his passionate play and engaging personality, which endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Fuentes' career remains a testament to the versatility and tenacity that defined many players of his generation, as he left an indelible mark on the teams he represented through his dedication and performance on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1499	5566	610	1491	211	46	45	438	80	298	561	0.268	0.307	0.347	0.653	-6384.4

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1965	SFG	NL	26	72	12	15	1	0	0	1	0	5	14	0.208	.245 (-15%)	.310 (-13%)	.371 (-40%)	.682 (-28%)	-299.0
1966	SFG	NL	133	541	63	141	21	3	9	40	6	9	57	0.261	.248 (+5%)	.309 (-11%)	.376 (-4%)	.685 (-7%)	-871.4
1967	SFG	NL	133	344	27	72	12	1	5	29	4	27	61	0.209	.242 (-14%)	.306 (-13%)	.357 (-18%)	.663 (-16%)	-997.3
1969	SFG	NL	67	183	28	54	4	3	1	14	2	15	25	0.295	.248 (+19%)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (-1%)	.689 (+4%)	131.5
1970	SFG	NL	123	435	49	116	13	7	2	32	4	36	52	0.267	.253 (+5%)	.325 (-1%)	.385 (-11%)	.711 (-6%)	-572.0
1971	SFG	NL	152	630	63	172	28	6	4	52	12	18	46	0.273	.249 (+10%)	.316 (-6%)	.365 (-3%)	.682 (-4%)	-675.2
1972	SFG	NL	152	572	64	151	33	6	7	53	16	39	56	0.264	.243 (+8%)	.310 (avg)	.353 (+7%)	.664 (+4%)	217.8
1973	SFG	NL	160	656	78	182	25	5	6	63	12	45	62	0.277	.256 (+8%)	.325 (+1%)	.378 (-5%)	.703 (-3%)	-359.4
1974	SFG	NL	108	390	33	97	15	2	0	22	7	22	32	0.249	.256 (-3%)	.324 (-10%)	.369 (-19%)	.693 (-15%)	-1072.2
1975	SDP	NL	146	565	57	158	21	3	4	43	8	25	51	0.280	.257 (+9%)	.327 (-5%)	.374 (-7%)	.701 (-6%)	-831.8
1976	SDP	NL	135	520	48	137	18	0	2	36	5	18	38	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (-10%)	.360 (-14%)	.681 (-12%)	-1293.0
1977	DET	AL	151	615	83	190	19	10	5	51	4	38	61	0.309	.264 (+17%)	.329 (+6%)	.401 (-1%)	.730 (+2%)	237.5
1978	OAK	AL	13	43	5	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.140	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	16	4	5	1	0	1	2	1	3	0.312

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1971	NLCS	SFN	4	16	4	5	1	0	1	2	1	3	0.312

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1275	1208	3046	3654	182	832
3B	62	55	42	110	11	11
SS	165	120	232	403	31	72

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	SFN	2B	7	2	11	8	0	3
1965	SFN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1965	SFN	SS	18	15	16	41	5	5
1966	SFN	2B	60	52	138	170	13	24
1966	SFN	SS	76	74	145	233	17	44
1967	SFN	2B	130	105	274	313	12	79
1967	SFN	SS	5	0	2	2	0	0
1969	SFN	3B	36	32	22	64	7	7
1969	SFN	SS	30	14	28	53	6	11
1970	SFN	2B	78	70	141	205	12	41
1970	SFN	3B	24	23	20	45	4	4
1970	SFN	SS	36	17	41	74	3	12
1971	SFN	2B	152	151	373	465	23	109
1972	SFN	2B	152	150	361	417	29	89
1973	SFN	2B	160	159	386	478	6	102
1973	SFN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1974	SFN	2B	103	94	238	287	11	70
1975	SDN	2B	142	141	389	448	26	105
1976	SDN	2B	127	126	339	387	22	91
1977	DET	2B	151	149	379	459	26	115
1978	OAK	2B	13	9	17	17	2	4