Jose Lobaton, baseball player, 2009-2021

Jose Lobaton

Born: 10/21/1984 in Acarigua, Portuguesa, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2009-07-05 | Final Game: 2021-06-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: Jose Manuel Lobaton

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Biography

Jose Lobaton, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2009 until his retirement in 2021. Known primarily as a position player, Lobaton played a total of 419 games during his career, showcasing a blend of defensive skills and offensive contributions. He recorded 244 hits, 21 home runs, and 107 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .213. Despite his power potential, he did not register any stolen bases throughout his time in the majors. Lobaton's career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by a mix of traditional playing styles and evolving offensive strategies. His journey through the league included tenures with several teams, where he demonstrated resilience and adaptability. While he may not have been a household name, Lobaton's contributions to his teams and the game reflect the vital role that versatile players hold in the fabric of baseball history. His retirement in June 2021 marked the end of a career that, while not defined by prolific statistics, was filled with determination and a commitment to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
419 1145 110 244 47 4 21 107 0 123 298 0.213 0.291 0.316 0.607 -2459.0

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
2009 SDP NL 7 17 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.176 — — — — 0.0
2011 TBR AL 15 34 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 8 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2012 TBR AL 69 167 16 37 10 0 2 20 0 24 46 0.222 .254 (-13%) .318 (+1%) .405 (-22%) .724 (-12%) -287.7
2013 TBR AL 100 277 38 69 15 2 7 32 0 30 65 0.249 .253 (-2%) .317 (+1%) .396 (-1%) .714 (avg) 1.6
2014 WAS NL 66 214 18 50 9 0 2 12 0 15 61 0.234 .251 (-7%) .313 (-9%) .386 (-21%) .700 (-16%) -552.0
2015 WAS NL 44 136 11 27 4 0 3 20 0 15 40 0.199 .254 (-22%) .316 (-12%) .404 (-27%) .721 (-21%) -465.3
2016 WAS NL 39 99 10 23 3 1 3 8 0 12 18 0.232 .255 (-9%) .321 (-1%) .417 (-10%) .738 (-6%) -96.0
2017 WAS NL 51 141 11 24 3 0 4 11 0 14 35 0.170 .254 (-33%) .324 (-23%) .425 (-35%) .750 (-30%) -761.8
2018 NYN NL 22 49 3 7 2 1 0 4 0 7 15 0.143 — — — — -297.8
2021 CHC NL 6 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 18 2 5 0 0 2 4 0 4 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 NLDS2 WAS 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2016 NLDS2 WAS 4 9 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 0.222
2013 ALDS1 TBA 4 7 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 399 328 2869 184 21 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 SDN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2009 SDN C 6 5 52 2 1 0
2011 TBA C 14 9 90 3 1 0
2012 TBA C 66 50 448 28 4 3
2013 TBA C 96 76 643 40 3 6
2014 WAS C 64 58 497 46 2 3
2015 WAS C 42 38 299 20 2 3
2016 WAS C 38 32 293 16 1 1
2017 WAS C 50 43 386 20 6 5
2018 NYN C 18 14 133 8 1 0
2021 CHN C 5 3 28 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 399
Second Base 1
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 WAS NL $1,387,500
2015 WAS NL $1,200,000
2014 WAS NL $900,000
2012 TBA AL $481,500
Total Career Earnings $3,969,000