Juan Graterol, baseball player, 2016-2019

Juan Graterol

Born: 2/14/1989 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2016-09-02 | Final Game: 2019-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Juan Jose Graterol

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Biography

Juan Graterol was a professional baseball player born in 1989, whose career spanned from 2016 to 2019. Primarily a position player, Graterol played a total of 67 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills as a reliable contributor on the field. He recorded 27 hits and drove in 14 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .218. Despite not hitting any home runs during his time in the league, Graterol's ability to make contact and contribute in key situations highlighted his role as a team player. Graterol's career unfolded during a period characterized by a strong emphasis on power hitting, which made his contributions more focused on situational play and defensive reliability. While he did not steal any bases, his presence in the lineup and his defensive skills were appreciated by his teammates and coaches. Although his tenure in baseball was relatively brief, Graterol's journey reflects the experiences of many players who strive to make their mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 124 10 27 6 0 0 14 0 2 20 0.218 0.227 0.266 0.493 -617.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
2016 LAA AL 9 14 2 4 2 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2017 LAA AL 48 84 5 17 4 0 0 10 0 1 13 0.202 .254 (-21%) .324 (-36%) .425 (-41%) .750 (-39%) -617.3
2018 LAA AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 MIN AL 3 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2019 CIN NL 6 18 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 65 37 330 31 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 LAA C 9 4 31 3 0 0
2017 LAA C 47 26 233 22 1 1
2018 LAA C 1 0 0 3 0 0
2018 MIN C 3 2 20 2 0 0
2019 CIN C 5 5 46 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 65