Jose Macias

Born: 1/25/1972 in Panama City, Panamá, Panama

MLB Debut: 1999-05-12 | Final Game: 2005-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Jose Prado Macias

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Biography

José Macías was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005. Born in 1972, he played a total of 659 games during his career, showcasing his adaptability by playing multiple positions. Macías recorded 422 hits and finished with a batting average of .256. Known for his speed on the bases, he contributed with 43 stolen bases and drove in 173 runs across his tenure, which spanned several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Maciás's playing style was characterized by his quickness and ability to play various roles on the field, making him a valuable asset to his teams. He hit 26 home runs, providing occasional power in his offensive contributions. Although he played during the early 2000s, a period marked by significant offensive output in the league, Macías's contributions were often overshadowed by more prominent stars of the era. Nevertheless, his work ethic and reliability earned him respect among teammates and fans alike, solidifying his legacy as a dedicated player in Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
659	1646	201	422	77	17	26	173	43	93	243	0.256	0.298	0.371	0.669	-4092.2

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
1999	DET	AL	5	4	2	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	DET	AL	73	173	25	44	3	5	2	24	2	18	24	0.254	.270 (-6%)	.344 (-5%)	.437 (-17%)	.782 (-11%)	-376.2
2001	DET	AL	137	488	62	131	24	6	8	51	21	32	54	0.268	.263 (+2%)	.332 (-5%)	.426 (-8%)	.758 (-7%)	-747.8
2002	DET	AL	33	107	10	25	4	0	0	6	3	8	13	0.234	.261 (-11%)	.331 (-12%)	.416 (-35%)	.747 (-25%)	-451.4
2002	WSN	NL	90	231	33	59	17	1	7	33	5	13	44	0.255	.261 (-2%)	.331 (-11%)	.416 (+3%)	.747 (-3%)	-451.4
2003	WSN	NL	111	272	31	65	15	2	4	22	4	11	45	0.239	.264 (-10%)	.332 (-18%)	.422 (-16%)	.754 (-17%)	-982.2
2004	CHC	NL	98	194	23	52	6	3	3	22	4	5	38	0.268	.266 (+1%)	.335 (-13%)	.427 (-12%)	.762 (-12%)	-512.3
2005	CHC	NL	112	177	15	45	8	0	1	13	4	6	24	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.330 (-17%)	.418 (-24%)	.749 (-21%)	-780.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	121	70	146	251	6	43
3B	211	151	118	324	24	29
OF	201	122	319	13	6	3
SS	5	4	4	15	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	DET	2B	1	1	1	6	0	0
2000	DET	2B	39	22	39	85	3	19
2000	DET	3B	26	16	11	29	1	3
2000	DET	OF	3	1	2	0	0	0
2000	DET	SS	1	0	1	2	0	1
2001	DET	2B	18	9	25	31	0	3
2001	DET	3B	89	83	68	187	12	23
2001	DET	OF	29	26	72	1	0	0
2002	DET	2B	17	15	26	54	3	5
2002	DET	3B	8	7	4	8	2	0
2002	DET	OF	10	8	24	0	0	0
2002	MON	2B	6	4	13	15	0	5
2002	MON	3B	22	15	10	38	3	0
2002	MON	OF	49	29	83	4	2	1
2002	MON	SS	4	4	3	13	1	2
2003	MON	2B	4	0	0	2	0	0
2003	MON	3B	25	16	9	35	3	1
2003	MON	OF	62	37	82	4	2	2
2004	CHN	2B	16	8	15	24	0	3
2004	CHN	3B	18	7	10	12	1	1
2004	CHN	OF	28	13	30	2	0	0
2005	CHN	2B	20	11	27	34	0	8
2005	CHN	3B	23	7	6	15	2	1
2005	CHN	OF	20	8	26	2	2	0