Hector Luna

Born: 2/1/1980 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2004-04-08 | Final Game: 2012-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Hector R. Luna

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Biography

Hector Luna was a versatile infielder and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2012. Known for his agility and adaptability on the field, Luna appeared in 339 games throughout his career, accumulating 208 hits and finishing with a batting average of .262. His offensive contributions included 15 home runs and 96 runs batted in, along with 23 stolen bases that showcased his speed and base-running acumen. Luna's career spanned a dynamic period in baseball, marked by increased focus on offensive production and the evolution of player roles. While he may not have been a household name, he provided solid depth to the teams he played for, including the St. Louis Cardinals, where he contributed to their success during his tenure. His ability to step into various positions made him a valuable asset, and his contributions were pivotal in several key moments throughout his playing career. As a player who embraced the challenges of a utility role, Luna's journey through the league reflects the importance of versatility and resilience in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
339	794	104	208	41	6	15	96	23	55	159	0.262	0.314	0.385	0.699	-740.8

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
2004	STL	NL	83	173	25	43	7	2	3	22	6	13	37	0.249	.266 (-7%)	.335 (-9%)	.427 (-15%)	.762 (-12%)	-446.3
2005	STL	NL	64	137	26	39	10	2	1	18	10	9	25	0.285	.264 (+8%)	.330 (+4%)	.418 (-2%)	.749 (+1%)	13.9
2006	STL	NL	76	223	27	65	14	1	4	21	5	21	34	0.291	.269 (+8%)	.336 (+6%)	.431 (-3%)	.768 (avg)	59.1
2006	CLE	AL	37	127	14	35	7	1	2	17	0	6	26	0.276	.269 (+2%)	.336 (-9%)	.431 (-9%)	.768 (-9%)	59.1
2007	TOR	AL	22	42	5	7	0	0	1	4	2	2	10	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	TOR	AL	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	MIA	NL	27	29	2	4	1	0	2	4	0	0	13	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	PHI	NL	28	62	5	14	2	0	2	10	0	4	14	0.226	.254 (-11%)	.318 (-14%)	.405 (-12%)	.724 (-13%)	-140.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	SO
2005	NLCS	SLN	2	4	2
2004	NLCS	SLN	2	4	2
2004	WS	SLN	1	1	1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	18	10	104	8	0	10
2B	103	80	174	230	11	57
3B	47	28	18	59	4	9
OF	57	33	71	3	3	0
SS	54	30	60	111	6	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	SLN	2B	19	10	24	33	0	6
2004	SLN	3B	16	8	4	19	2	3
2004	SLN	OF	10	5	9	0	0	0
2004	SLN	SS	24	14	33	57	5	12
2005	SLN	2B	22	15	41	52	2	15
2005	SLN	3B	7	4	4	7	0	2
2005	SLN	OF	25	13	33	3	2	0
2005	SLN	SS	6	0	3	3	1	0
2006	SLN	1B	6	1	25	1	0	3
2006	SLN	2B	41	35	69	94	4	22
2006	SLN	3B	2	1	1	4	0	0
2006	SLN	OF	18	12	24	0	1	0
2006	SLN	SS	14	6	9	17	0	4
2006	CLE	2B	20	20	39	50	5	14
2006	CLE	3B	2	2	0	0	0	0
2006	CLE	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
2006	CLE	SS	10	10	15	34	0	10
2007	TOR	1B	2	1	7	1	0	0
2007	TOR	3B	15	10	6	23	2	3
2007	TOR	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2010	FLO	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
2010	FLO	3B	4	2	2	5	0	1
2012	PHI	1B	10	8	72	6	0	7
2012	PHI	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
2012	PHI	OF	2	2	5	0	0	0