Tucupita Marcano

Born: 9/16/1999 in Tucupita, Delta Amacuro, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2021-04-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Tucupita Jose Marcano

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Biography

Tucupita Marcano, born in 1999, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022. Over the course of his career, which spanned 149 games, Marcano displayed a blend of speed and contact hitting, finishing with a batting average of .217. He recorded a total of 88 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 34 runs, showcasing his potential as both a hitter and a contributor to his team's offense. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Marcano demonstrated his agility on the basepaths, accumulating 7 stolen bases during his time in the league. Marcano's playing style reflected the evolving nature of the game during his era, as teams increasingly valued players who could contribute in various facets. Despite facing challenges in consistently reaching base, his speed and defensive versatility allowed him to remain a relevant player during his tenure in the league. His career, though brief, highlighted the opportunities available for young talent in the modern game, as he navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
149	406	41	88	19	4	5	34	7	26	88	0.217	0.269	0.320	0.589	-1371.4

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
2021	SDP	NL	25	44	7	8	1	0	0	3	0	6	9	0.182	—	—	—	—	-228.5
2022	PIT	NL	49	160	18	33	6	2	2	13	2	10	44	0.206	.242 (-15%)	.311 (-18%)	.394 (-22%)	.706 (-20%)	-580.4
2023	PIT	NL	75	202	16	47	12	2	3	18	5	10	35	0.233	.248 (-6%)	.320 (-14%)	.414 (-14%)	.734 (-14%)	-562.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	49	32	51	84	1	12
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
OF	37	30	43	3	2	1
SS	59	44	61	96	3	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2021	SDN	2B	8	5	5	14	0	3
2021	SDN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2021	SDN	OF	7	4	3	0	1	0
2022	PIT	2B	23	18	36	52	1	7
2022	PIT	OF	30	26	40	3	1	1
2022	PIT	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
2023	PIT	2B	18	9	10	18	0	2
2023	PIT	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2023	PIT	SS	58	44	60	96	3	18