Luis Maza, baseball player, 2008-2008

Luis Maza

Born: 6/22/1980 in Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2008-05-14 | Final Game: 2008-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Luis Alberto Maza

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Biography

Luis Maza, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from May 14, 2008, to July 18, 2008. Maza made his mark in the league with a total of 45 games, during which he recorded 18 hits and achieved a home run, along with 4 runs batted in. His batting average stood at .228, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during the competitive atmosphere of Major League Baseball in the late 2000s. Maza's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, traits that are often celebrated in players who navigate the rigors of a short-lived MLB career. Although his time in the majors was limited, he contributed to his teams with a solid work ethic and a commitment to the game. Maza's stint in the league occurred during a period marked by intense competition and evolving playing styles, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of players who have pursued their dreams on baseball's grand stage.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 79 7 18 1 0 1 4 0 5 11 0.228 0.282 0.278 0.561 -337.7

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
2008 LAD NL 45 79 7 18 1 0 1 4 0 5 11 0.228 .263 (-14%) .333 (-15%) .416 (-33%) .749 (-25%) -337.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 35 10 30 45 2 13
SS 16 11 23 35 2 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 LAN 2B 35 10 30 45 2 13
2008 LAN SS 16 11 23 35 2 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 35
Shortstop 16