Sal Madrid

Born: 6/9/1920 in El Paso, TX, USA

Died: 2/24/1977 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-17 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Salvador Madrid

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Biography

Sal Madrid was born in 1920 and played professional baseball as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned the 1947 season. Madrid made his debut on September 17, 1947, and concluded his playing days just eleven days later on September 28, 1947. He participated in a total of 8 games, where he recorded 3 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing his career with a batting average of .125. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Madrid's presence in the major leagues during the post-World War II era marked him as part of a significant period in baseball history when the sport was beginning to see an influx of talent from diverse backgrounds, setting the stage for the integration of the game. Although his career was short and statistically modest, Sal Madrid's time in MLB represents the experiences of many players who found themselves vying for a spot in an increasingly competitive league. The late 1940s were a transformative time in baseball, characterized by the breaking of the color barrier and a drive toward greater inclusivity in the sport. Madrid's brief stint in the majors reflects the dreams and aspirations of aspiring players during this dynamic era, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	24	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.125	0.160	0.167	0.327	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.327 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 54.2% 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
1947	CHC	NL	8	24	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	8	0	16	27	2	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	CHN	SS	8	0	16	27	2	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	8