Manny Jimenez, baseball player, 1962-1969

Manny Jimenez

Born: 11/19/1936 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 12/11/2017 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-11 | Final Game: 1969-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Manuel Emilio Jimenez

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Biography

Manny Jimenez was a professional baseball player born in 1936, whose career spanned from 1962 to 1969. A versatile position player, Jimenez made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 429 games, accumulating a solid batting average of .272. His offensive contributions included 273 hits, 26 home runs, and 144 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to produce at the plate. Jimenez's playing style was characterized by a keen eye for hitting and an ability to drive in runs, which made him a valuable asset to his teams during the late 1960s. While he did not record any stolen bases, his focus on hitting and run production underscored his role as a consistent contributor rather than a speedster on the basepaths. Despite the challenges of playing in an era dominated by emerging power hitters, Jimenez carved out a respectable career that left a mark in the annals of baseball history. He retired on May 27, 1969, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable position player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
429 1003 90 273 43 4 26 144 0 75 97 0.272 0.337 0.401 0.738 1478.6

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — +8.2% above 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
1962 KC1 AL 139 479 48 144 24 2 11 69 0 31 34 0.301 .257 (+17%) .326 (+8%) .393 (+9%) .719 (+9%) 827.8
1963 KC1 AL 60 157 12 44 9 0 0 15 0 16 14 0.280 .246 (+14%) .308 (+17%) .371 (-9%) .680 (+3%) 151.0
1964 KC1 AL 95 204 19 46 7 0 12 38 0 15 24 0.225 .250 (-10%) .312 (-6%) .377 (+15%) .690 (+6%) 182.8
1966 KC1 AL 13 35 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 6 4 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1967 PIT NL 50 56 3 14 2 0 2 10 0 1 4 0.250 .242 (+3%) .306 (-10%) .357 (+10%) .663 (+1%) -7.9
1968 PIT NL 66 66 7 20 1 1 1 11 0 6 15 0.303 .236 (+28%) .298 (+35%) .340 (+16%) .638 (+25%) 324.9
1969 CHC NL 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 234 226 329 17 12 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 KC1 OF 122 121 185 7 3 0
1963 KC1 OF 40 40 66 6 3 0
1964 KC1 OF 49 46 59 3 4 1
1966 KC1 OF 12 10 9 1 1 0
1967 PIT OF 6 4 4 0 0 0
1968 PIT OF 5 5 6 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 213
Right Field 22