Carlos Lezcano, baseball player, 1980-1981

Carlos Lezcano

Born: 9/30/1955 in Arecibo, P.R.

Died: 9/6/2025 in Arecibo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-04-10 | Final Game: 1981-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carlos Manuel Lezcano

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Carlos Lezcano, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 49 games from 1980 until his last game on June 10, 1981. Lezcano showcased his power at the plate with 3 home runs and amassed 14 RBIs over his brief career. Although he finished with a batting average of .186, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable during a time when offensive output was beginning to evolve in the league. Lezcano's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by a shift in baseball dynamics, as teams began to emphasize both power hitting and speed. While he recorded only 1 stolen base, his role on the field extended beyond mere statistics, as he contributed to the depth and versatility of his teams. Despite a relatively short stint in the majors, Carlos Lezcano's journey through professional baseball reflects the diverse experiences of players during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 102 16 19 4 1 3 14 1 11 33 0.186 0.267 0.333 0.601 -110.8

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1980 CHC NL 42 88 15 18 4 1 3 12 1 11 29 0.205 .264 (-23%) .326 (-10%) .387 (-3%) .714 (-6%) -110.8
1981 CHC NL 7 14 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 44 28 77 3 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 CHN OF 39 25 70 3 4 0
1981 CHN OF 5 3 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 38
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977