Jose Guzman, baseball player, 1985-1994

Jose Guzman

Born: 4/9/1963 in Santa Isabel, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1985-09-10 | Final Game: 1994-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Jose Alberto Guzman

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Biography

Jose Guzman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1994. Born in 1963, Guzman made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 80 wins and 74 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Guzman recorded a total of 889 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Throughout his time in the league, Guzman was recognized for his competitive spirit and resilience. He played for several teams, contributing to their pitching rotations and often stepping up in critical situations. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his role as a starter and middle reliever was vital to his teams' efforts. Guzman's career spanned a period of evolving strategies in baseball, and he remains a notable figure for his contributions on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
80 74 193 186 26 4 0 1224.3 1193 551 129 482 889 4.05 0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1985 TEX AL 3 2 5 5 0 0 0 32.7 27 10 14 24 2.76 3.89 (+29%) 163.6
1986 TEX AL 9 15 29 29 2 0 0 172.3 199 87 60 87 4.54 3.97 (-14%) -3001.4
1987 TEX AL 14 14 37 30 6 0 0 208.3 196 108 82 143 4.67 4.29 (-9%) -1633.4
1988 TEX AL 11 13 30 30 6 2 0 206.7 180 85 82 157 3.70 3.73 (+1%) -199.1
1991 TEX AL 13 7 25 25 5 1 0 169.7 152 58 84 125 3.08 3.91 (+21%) 907.7
1992 TEX AL 16 11 33 33 5 0 0 224.0 229 91 73 179 3.66 3.75 (+2%) 3179.0
1993 CHC NL 12 10 30 30 2 1 0 191.0 188 92 74 163 4.34 4.19 (-3%) -
1994 CHC NL 2 2 4 4 0 0 0 19.7 22 20 13 11 9.15 4.51 (-103%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
193 71 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 2 19 0.099 0.123 0.099 0.222 -725.8

Career AVG .099 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OBP .123 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career SLG .099 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 75.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 69.3% 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
1985 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 TEX AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TEX AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 TEX AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 TEX AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 TEX AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CHC NL 30 63 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 15 0.111 .265 (-58%) .332 (-62%) .403 (-72%) .735 (-68%) -725.8
1994 CHC NL 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 193 186 83 170 12 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 TEX P 5 5 0 5 0 0
1986 TEX P 29 29 13 24 0 0
1987 TEX P 37 30 14 34 2 3
1988 TEX P 30 30 15 24 3 1
1991 TEX P 25 25 12 32 1 2
1992 TEX P 33 33 16 22 1 3
1993 CHN P 30 30 12 28 5 1
1994 CHN P 4 4 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 193

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 TSN Comeback Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 CHN NL $3,675,000
1995 CHN NL $3,675,000
1994 CHN NL $3,500,000
1993 CHN NL $3,500,000
1992 TEX AL $1,405,000
1990 TEX AL $400,000
1989 TEX AL $425,000
1988 TEX AL $170,000
1986 TEX AL $75,000
Total Career Earnings $16,825,000