Rufino Linares

Born: 2/28/1951 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 5/16/1998 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1981-04-10 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Rufino de la Cruz Linares

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Biography

Rufino Linares, born in 1951, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a brief yet impactful career in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985. Over the course of 207 games, Linares showcased his talent with a solid batting average of .270, amassing 147 hits that included 11 home runs and 63 runs batted in. His ability to contribute both as a hitter and base runner was evident in his 15 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and agility on the field. Linares played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the evolution of the game in the early 1980s. As teams increasingly sought power and versatility, he carved out a niche as a reliable player who could adapt to various roles. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were appreciated by the teams he played for, and his legacy continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts who value the roles filled by players like him during this dynamic period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
207	545	66	147	21	3	11	63	15	24	74	0.270	0.299	0.380	0.679	-482.5

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.707 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
1981	ATL	NL	78	253	27	67	9	2	5	25	8	9	28	0.265	.255 (+4%)	.320 (-10%)	.368 (+2%)	.688 (-4%)	-229.2
1982	ATL	NL	77	191	28	57	7	1	2	17	5	7	29	0.298	.261 (+14%)	.324 (avg)	.388 (-3%)	.712 (-2%)	-67.0
1984	ATL	NL	34	58	4	12	3	0	1	10	0	6	12	0.207	.259 (-20%)	.322 (-16%)	.384 (-19%)	.707 (-18%)	-186.3
1985	LAA	AL	18	43	7	11	2	0	3	11	2	2	5	0.256	—	—	—	—	0.0