Jose Iglesias

Born: 1/5/1990 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2011-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jose Antonio Iglesias

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Biography

Jose Iglesias is an accomplished professional baseball player, born in 1990, known for his exceptional defensive skills and consistent offensive contributions. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on May 8, 2011, Iglesias has played in 1,181 games, accumulating 1,142 hits and maintaining a career batting average of .283. His ability to navigate the complexities of the game is reflected in his 51 home runs and 392 RBIs, alongside 65 stolen bases, showcasing both his power and speed on the bases. Iglesias’s career is marked by a commitment to excellence, as evidenced by his selection as an All-Star and recognition as Rookie of the Month during his early years. Iglesias plays primarily as a position player and is celebrated for his defensive prowess, often drawing comparisons to some of the game's best shortstops. His style of play combines agility, quick reflexes, and a strong arm, making him a valuable asset on the field. As he continues his career, Iglesias remains a significant figure in the current era of baseball, contributing to the evolving dynamics of the game while inspiring younger players with his dedication and skill. His journey reflects the ongoing narrative of modern baseball, where athleticism and technical proficiency are increasingly vital for success.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1293	4346	506	1212	247	15	54	428	70	209	597	0.279	0.321	0.380	0.701	-3417.4

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.727 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
2011	BOS	AL	10	6	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	BOS	AL	25	68	5	8	2	0	1	2	1	4	16	0.118	.254 (-54%)	.318 (-37%)	.405 (-53%)	.724 (-46%)	-514.6
2013	BOS	AL	63	215	27	71	10	2	1	19	3	11	30	0.330	.253 (+30%)	.317 (+18%)	.396 (+3%)	.714 (+10%)	414.9
2013	DET	AL	46	135	12	35	6	0	2	10	2	4	30	0.259	.253 (+2%)	.317 (-4%)	.396 (-12%)	.714 (-8%)	414.9
2015	DET	AL	120	416	44	125	17	3	2	23	11	25	44	0.300	.254 (+18%)	.316 (+9%)	.404 (-8%)	.721 (-1%)	29.4
2016	DET	AL	137	467	57	119	26	0	4	32	7	28	50	0.255	.255 (avg)	.321 (-5%)	.417 (-19%)	.738 (-13%)	-1190.6
2017	DET	AL	130	463	56	118	33	1	6	54	7	21	65	0.255	.254 (avg)	.324 (-11%)	.425 (-13%)	.750 (-12%)	-1240.3
2018	DET	AL	125	432	43	116	31	3	5	48	15	19	47	0.269	.247 (+8%)	.318 (-2%)	.409 (-5%)	.727 (-4%)	-390.3
2019	CIN	NL	146	504	62	145	21	3	11	59	6	20	70	0.288	.252 (+14%)	.322 (-2%)	.434 (-6%)	.757 (-4%)	-494.7
2020	BAL	AL	39	142	16	53	17	0	3	24	0	3	17	0.373	.244 (+53%)	.321 (+24%)	.417 (+33%)	.739 (+29%)	687.5
2021	LAA	AL	114	424	57	110	23	1	8	41	5	18	66	0.259	.243 (+6%)	.317 (-7%)	.410 (-9%)	.727 (-8%)	-699.9
2021	BOS	AL	23	59	8	21	4	1	1	7	0	3	9	0.356	.243 (+46%)	.317 (+28%)	.410 (+24%)	.727 (+26%)	-699.9
2022	COL	NL	118	439	48	128	30	0	3	47	2	17	56	0.292	.242 (+20%)	.311 (+5%)	.394 (-4%)	.706 (avg)	1.5
2024	NYN	NL	85	270	39	91	16	1	4	26	6	12	39	0.337	.243 (+39%)	.312 (+22%)	.399 (+12%)	.711 (+17%)	855.8
2025	SDP	NL	112	306	29	70	11	0	3	36	5	24	56	0.229	.245 (-7%)	.314 (-5%)	.403 (-27%)	.718 (-18%)	-956.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
25	72	5	16	0	0	0	4	3	14	0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2025	NLWC2	SDN	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2024	NLCS	NYN	5	15	0	4	0	1	2	0.267
2024	NLDS1	NYN	4	15	1	4	2	1	4	0.267
2024	NLWC1	NYN	3	14	2	2	1	0	3	0.143
2013	ALCS	DET	6	14	2	5	1	0	3	0.357
2013	ALDS2	DET	5	12	0	1	0	1	2	0.083

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	122	106	166	229	4	62
3B	97	64	44	135	6	16
OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
SS	1051	998	1225	2583	72	575

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	BOS	SS	8	1	2	3	0	0
2012	BOS	SS	24	23	27	71	2	16
2013	BOS	2B	3	1	2	2	0	0
2013	BOS	3B	34	33	19	56	3	4
2013	BOS	SS	29	27	34	70	1	17
2013	DET	3B	3	3	1	9	0	2
2013	DET	SS	42	40	59	103	2	30
2015	DET	SS	119	115	162	315	11	81
2016	DET	SS	136	131	180	389	5	92
2017	DET	SS	130	128	199	332	7	83
2018	DET	SS	122	120	148	316	8	63
2019	CIN	SS	144	136	122	324	9	62
2020	BAL	SS	24	22	24	44	1	6
2021	LAA	SS	114	111	115	250	16	44
2021	BOS	2B	18	14	17	28	1	7
2021	BOS	SS	5	3	7	9	0	0
2022	COL	SS	116	116	123	298	8	73
2024	NYN	2B	61	57	79	116	2	33
2024	NYN	3B	36	11	11	38	1	5
2024	NYN	SS	6	1	1	2	0	0
2025	SDN	2B	40	34	68	83	1	22
2025	SDN	3B	24	17	13	32	2	5
2025	SDN	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
2025	SDN	SS	32	24	22	57	2	8