Hank Izquierdo, baseball player, 1967-1967

Hank Izquierdo

Born: 3/20/1931 in Matanzas, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 8/1/2015 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-09 | Final Game: 1967-09-27

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

Full name: Enrique Roberto Izquierdo

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Biography

Hank Izquierdo was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1960s. Born in 1931, Izquierdo made his debut on August 9, 1967, and concluded his career shortly after on September 27, 1967. As a position player, he appeared in 16 games, showcasing a solid batting performance with a .269 batting average. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 7 hits, 2 runs batted in (RBIs), and did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the limited scope of his time in the majors, Izquierdo's contributions to the game occurred during a pivotal period in baseball history, characterized by the transition into the modern era of the sport. His journey reflects the experiences of many players who aspired to succeed in a highly competitive environment. Although his stats may not reflect the prolific nature of some of his contemporaries, Izquierdo remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, remembered for his participation in the sport during a transformative time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 26 4 7 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.269 0.296 0.346 0.642 0.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.664 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
1967 MIN AL 16 26 4 7 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.269 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 16 9 65 7 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 MIN C 16 9 65 7 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 16