Julio Gotay

Born: 6/9/1939 in Fajardo, P.R.

Died: 7/4/2008 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1960-08-06 | Final Game: 1969-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Julio Enrique Gotay

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Biography

Julio Gotay was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1969. Born in 1939, Gotay played in a total of 389 games over his career, showcasing his talents primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He recorded 257 hits and finished with a career batting average of .260, demonstrating consistent offensive production during a time when the game was transitioning from the dominant pitching of the late 1950s into a more balanced era of hitting. Throughout his career, he contributed 70 RBIs and 6 home runs, while also exhibiting his speed on the bases with 12 stolen bases. Gotay's career unfolded in an era marked by the emergence of more athletic and versatile players, and he exemplified this trend with his ability to adapt to different roles on the field. Although he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions were significant within the teams he played for, providing depth and reliability. His journey through the majors reflected the competitive spirit of the 1960s, a decade that laid the groundwork for the modern game. After retiring in 1969, Gotay left behind a legacy as a dependable player who navigated a rapidly evolving era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
389	988	106	257	38	3	6	70	12	61	127	0.260	0.309	0.323	0.632	-1229.3

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1960	STL	NL	3	8	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	STL	NL	10	45	5	11	4	0	0	5	0	3	5	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	STL	NL	127	369	47	94	12	1	2	27	7	27	47	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.326 (-3%)	.393 (-21%)	.719 (-13%)	-855.1
1963	PIT	NL	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	PIT	NL	3	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	LAA	AL	40	77	6	19	4	0	1	3	0	4	9	0.247	.245 (avg)	.310 (-9%)	.371 (-9%)	.682 (-9%)	-119.0
1966	HOU	NL	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	HOU	NL	77	234	30	66	10	2	2	15	1	15	30	0.282	.242 (+16%)	.306 (+7%)	.357 (+3%)	.663 (+5%)	193.9
1968	HOU	NL	75	165	9	41	3	0	1	11	1	4	21	0.248	.236 (+5%)	.298 (-9%)	.340 (-16%)	.638 (-13%)	-357.0
1969	HOU	NL	46	81	7	21	5	0	0	9	2	7	13	0.259	.248 (+4%)	.320 (-1%)	.369 (-13%)	.689 (-7%)	-92.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	126	94	248	286	14	71
3B	17	8	10	20	0	0
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
SS	153	137	229	433	39	81

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	SLN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1960	SLN	SS	2	1	1	2	1	0
1961	SLN	SS	10	10	16	25	10	6
1962	SLN	2B	8	4	11	21	1	5
1962	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1962	SLN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1962	SLN	SS	120	105	179	339	24	65
1963	PIT	2B	1	0	2	0	1	0
1965	CAL	2B	23	14	27	47	3	8
1965	CAL	3B	9	5	7	12	0	0
1965	CAL	SS	1	1	0	4	0	1
1966	HOU	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1967	HOU	2B	30	30	58	74	4	18
1967	HOU	3B	3	2	2	6	0	0
1967	HOU	SS	20	20	33	63	4	9
1968	HOU	2B	48	35	116	103	4	28
1968	HOU	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1969	HOU	2B	16	11	34	41	1	12
1969	HOU	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0