Joel Guzman

Born: 11/24/1984 in Quisqueya, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2006-06-01 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Irvin Joel Vigo Guzman

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Biography

Joel Guzman was a professional baseball player born in 1984, whose career spanned from 2006 to 2007. Primarily known as a position player, Guzman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 24 games, where he recorded 13 hits and drove in 7 runs, finishing with a batting average of .232. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Guzman's contributions on the field were characterized by his versatility and potential as a player during the mid-2000s, an era marked by a transition in baseball that included a growing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. Guzman's journey through professional baseball began with high expectations, having been highly regarded as a prospect in the minor leagues. His time in the majors, though limited, provided insights into the challenges faced by players navigating the complexities of a competitive environment. As a part of the Tampa Bay franchise during its formative years, Guzman was part of a team that was beginning to establish its identity in the league. While his major league career did not extend beyond 2007, Guzman's story reflects the experiences of many players striving to make their mark in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	56	7	13	1	2	0	7	0	5	12	0.232	0.306	0.321	0.628	0.0

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
2006	LAD	NL	8	19	2	4	0	0	0	3	0	3	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	TBR	AL	16	37	5	9	1	2	0	4	0	2	10	0.243	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	2	12	1	1	2
3B	14	9	3	14	0	2
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	3	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	LAN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2006	LAN	3B	6	5	0	7	0	1
2006	LAN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	TBA	1B	2	2	11	1	1	2
2007	TBA	3B	8	4	3	7	0	1
2007	TBA	SS	3	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3
Third Base	14
Shortstop	3
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	2