Houston Jimenez, baseball player, 1983-1988

Houston Jimenez

Born: 10/30/1957 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, México

MLB Debut: 1983-06-13 | Final Game: 1988-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 144 lbs

Full name: Alfonso Jimenez

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Biography

Houston Jimenez, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who had a career that spanned from 1983 to 1988. Known primarily as a position player, Jimenez played a total of 158 games in Major League Baseball. He was recognized for his versatility on the field, although his offensive numbers reflected the challenges he faced during his career. Over those years, he amassed 76 hits and recorded 29 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .185. Notably, Jimenez did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, highlighting his focus on defensive contributions. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Jimenez was part of a league that was beginning to see shifts in player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his time, his role on the teams he played for underscored the importance of depth and defensive skills in the game. Jimenez's career, though brief, reflects the journey of many players who sought to make their mark in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball during the mid to late 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
158 411 34 76 16 2 0 29 0 20 49 0.185 0.221 0.234 0.454 -2351.4

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career SLG .234 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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
1983 MIN AL 36 86 5 15 5 1 0 9 0 4 11 0.174 .260 (-33%) .324 (-36%) .389 (-34%) .714 (-35%) -552.6
1984 MIN AL 108 298 28 60 11 1 0 19 0 15 34 0.201 .259 (-23%) .322 (-26%) .384 (-36%) .707 (-32%) -1798.9
1987 PIT NL 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CLE AL 9 21 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.048 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 4 12 26 1 3
SS 147 129 192 366 22 82

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 MIN SS 36 27 43 83 4 20
1984 MIN SS 107 101 145 273 18 59
1987 PIT 2B 2 0 2 0 0 0
1987 PIT SS 2 1 1 8 0 1
1988 CLE 2B 7 4 10 26 1 3
1988 CLE SS 2 0 3 2 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Shortstop 147