Mario Guerrero

Born: 9/28/1949 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

Died: 7/2/2023 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1973-04-08 | Final Game: 1980-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Mario Miguel Guerrero

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Biography

Mario Guerrero, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who had a notable career spanning from 1973 to 1980. Primarily playing as a position player, Guerrero appeared in 697 games over his career, showcasing his skills as a reliable infielder. He recorded a total of 578 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .257. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he demonstrated versatility and a keen sense of the game, which allowed him to carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of the 1970s. Guerrero's offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 170 runs batted in, along with 8 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. While he may not have been a superstar, Guerrero was known for his solid defense and consistent play, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more power-focused game. His legacy remains as a reliable contributor to the teams he represented, including the California Angels, where he left an enduring mark on the franchise.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
697	2251	166	578	79	12	7	170	8	84	152	0.257	0.285	0.312	0.597	-6614.6

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.597 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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	BOS	AL	66	219	19	51	5	2	0	11	2	10	21	0.233	.256 (-9%)	.325 (-16%)	.378 (-28%)	.703 (-22%)	-873.0
1974	BOS	AL	93	284	18	70	6	2	0	23	3	13	22	0.246	.256 (-4%)	.324 (-13%)	.369 (-24%)	.693 (-19%)	-972.9
1975	STL	NL	64	184	17	44	9	0	0	11	0	10	7	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.327 (-14%)	.374 (-23%)	.701 (-19%)	-630.2
1976	LAA	AL	83	268	24	76	12	0	1	18	0	7	12	0.284	.255 (+11%)	.320 (-5%)	.360 (-6%)	.681 (-6%)	-328.9
1977	LAA	AL	86	244	17	69	8	2	1	28	0	4	16	0.283	.264 (+7%)	.329 (-11%)	.401 (-14%)	.730 (-13%)	-633.2
1978	OAK	AL	143	505	27	139	18	4	3	38	0	15	35	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.323 (-7%)	.378 (-9%)	.702 (-8%)	-852.4
1979	OAK	AL	46	166	12	38	5	0	0	18	0	6	7	0.229	.265 (-14%)	.329 (-23%)	.397 (-35%)	.727 (-30%)	-868.7
1980	OAK	AL	116	381	32	91	16	2	2	23	3	19	32	0.239	.264 (-10%)	.326 (-16%)	.387 (-21%)	.714 (-19%)	-1455.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	77	60	140	171	8	40
SS	576	517	878	1488	96	288

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	BOS	2B	24	20	47	54	3	19
1973	BOS	SS	46	33	59	129	5	30
1974	BOS	SS	93	81	136	266	13	50
1975	SLN	SS	64	54	76	198	13	29
1976	CAL	2B	41	34	80	97	5	19
1976	CAL	SS	41	25	49	75	9	13
1977	CAL	2B	12	6	13	20	0	2
1977	CAL	SS	31	29	48	85	2	16
1978	OAK	SS	142	137	258	330	26	67
1979	OAK	SS	43	43	68	129	10	33
1980	OAK	SS	116	115	184	276	18	50