Jesus Guzman

Born: 6/14/1984 in Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2009-05-21 | Final Game: 2014-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jesus Antonio Guzman

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Biography

Jesus Guzman, born in 1984, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 2009 to 2014. Over the course of 403 games in Major League Baseball, Guzman made a name for himself as a solid contributor at the plate, accumulating 249 hits and 25 home runs, while driving in 136 RBIs. His batting average of .247 reflected his ability to hit for contact, and he showcased a blend of speed and power with 18 stolen bases throughout his career. Guzman's playing style was characterized by his adaptability on the field, allowing him to play various positions effectively. He made his MLB debut during an era marked by heightened competition and evolving player roles, often stepping into the limelight during crucial moments for his teams. His contributions were particularly significant in the context of the players who embraced the changing dynamics of the game in the early 2010s, as baseball continued to emphasize diverse skill sets among its athletes. Guzman retired from professional baseball in 2014, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who could impact the game in multiple ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
403	1007	108	249	61	4	25	136	18	97	248	0.247	0.316	0.390	0.706	-125.8

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — near 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
2009	SFG	NL	12	20	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	SDP	NL	76	247	33	77	22	2	5	44	9	22	43	0.312	.255 (+22%)	.320 (+15%)	.399 (+20%)	.719 (+18%)	778.1
2012	SDP	NL	120	287	32	71	18	2	9	48	3	29	71	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.318 (avg)	.405 (+3%)	.724 (+2%)	84.4
2013	SDP	NL	126	288	33	65	17	0	9	35	3	27	79	0.226	.253 (-11%)	.317 (-7%)	.396 (-5%)	.714 (-5%)	-299.9
2014	HOU	AL	69	165	10	31	4	0	2	9	3	19	52	0.188	.251 (-25%)	.313 (-13%)	.386 (-36%)	.700 (-26%)	-688.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	165	133	1086	86	9	90
2B	5	0	1	1	0	0
3B	4	2	3	2	2	0
OF	113	89	153	4	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	SFN	1B	3	2	10	0	0	1
2011	SDN	1B	53	52	380	35	4	28
2011	SDN	OF	7	6	13	0	0	0
2012	SDN	1B	19	14	116	12	0	8
2012	SDN	2B	4	0	0	1	0	0
2012	SDN	OF	58	50	85	4	2	1
2013	SDN	1B	38	33	280	15	3	24
2013	SDN	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2013	SDN	3B	3	2	3	2	2	0
2013	SDN	OF	40	28	50	0	1	0
2014	HOU	1B	52	32	300	24	2	29
2014	HOU	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	HOU	OF	8	5	5	0	0	0