Jackie Gutierrez

Born: 6/27/1960 in Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

MLB Debut: 1983-09-06 | Final Game: 1988-10-01

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

Full name: Joaquin Fernando Gutierrez

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Biography

Jackie Gutierrez was an American professional baseball player born in 1960, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1988. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 356 games, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles on the field. Gutierrez recorded 227 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 63 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .237. Known for his speed, he also stole 25 bases, demonstrating his capability to impact games not only with his bat but also on the base paths. Gutierrez played during a transitional period in baseball marked by the emergence of new playing styles and strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hardworking ethos of the game during the 1980s. His journey through the majors is a testament to the opportunities available for players willing to adapt and excel in various aspects of the game, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
356	957	106	227	24	5	4	63	25	33	123	0.237	0.261	0.285	0.547	-4205.9

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 23.7% 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
1983	BOS	AL	5	10	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	BOS	AL	151	449	55	118	12	3	2	29	12	15	49	0.263	.259 (+1%)	.322 (-12%)	.384 (-18%)	.707 (-15%)	-1427.4
1985	BOS	AL	103	275	33	60	5	2	2	21	10	12	37	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-23%)	.390 (-30%)	.714 (-27%)	-1401.1
1986	BAL	AL	61	145	8	27	3	0	0	4	3	3	27	0.186	.257 (-28%)	.325 (-37%)	.395 (-48%)	.720 (-43%)	-1100.8
1987	BAL	AL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	PHI	NL	33	77	8	19	4	0	0	9	0	2	9	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.317 (-18%)	.377 (-21%)	.695 (-20%)	-276.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	54	42	93	102	2	29
3B	20	12	9	19	4	0
SS	275	240	402	637	61	115

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	BOS	SS	4	3	9	6	1	1
1984	BOS	SS	150	139	228	347	31	60
1985	BOS	SS	99	83	143	238	23	47
1986	BAL	2B	53	42	93	102	2	29
1986	BAL	3B	6	4	3	6	2	0
1987	BAL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	BAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1988	PHI	3B	13	8	6	13	2	0
1988	PHI	SS	22	15	22	46	6	7