Willie Lozado, baseball player, 1984-1984

Willie Lozado

Born: 5/12/1959 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-07-16 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: William Lozado

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Biography

Willie Lozado, born in 1959, was a professional baseball position player who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1980s. His career spanned from July 16, 1984, to September 30, 1984, during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era, yet he showcased a balanced approach at the plate. Over the course of his brief MLB tenure, Lozado appeared in 43 games, accumulating 29 hits and finishing with a batting average of .271. His ability to drive in runs was evident as he recorded 20 RBIs, alongside 1 home run, demonstrating a knack for timely hitting. Lozado's playing style reflected the characteristics of a versatile position player, contributing both offensively and defensively during his time on the field. Although he did not achieve notable stolen base statistics, his overall performance added depth to the teams he played for. While his major league career was short-lived, Lozado remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 107 15 29 8 2 1 20 0 12 23 0.271 0.339 0.411 0.750 90.9

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +6.0% 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
1984 ATL AL 43 107 15 29 8 2 1 20 0 12 23 0.271 .259 (+4%) .322 (+5%) .384 (+7%) .707 (+6%) 90.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 0 3 0 0
3B 36 30 23 51 6 7
SS 6 2 3 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 ML4 2B 1 1 0 3 0 0
1984 ML4 3B 36 30 23 51 6 7
1984 ML4 SS 6 2 3 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 36
Shortstop 6
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Wolfson Campus Miami FL 1978