Julio Navarro, baseball player, 1962-1970

Julio Navarro

Born: 1/9/1934 in Vieques, P.R.

Died: 1/24/2018 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-03 | Final Game: 1970-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Julio Navarro was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1962 to 1970. Born in 1934, Navarro made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to dominate games in the post-deadball era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-9 with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 151 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound and his capacity to handle high-pressure situations. Navarro also contributed significantly in relief roles, achieving 17 saves throughout his tenure. His performance reflected the evolving strategies of the game, where specialized roles for pitchers became more pronounced. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Navarro’s contributions to his teams were integral during a period characterized by competitive play and shifting dynamics in baseball. His legacy as a reliable pitcher remains part of the rich tapestry of the game during the late 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 9 130 1 0 0 17 212.3 191 86 32 70 151 3.65 0

Career ERA 3.65 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1962 LAA AL 1 1 9 0 0 0 0 15.3 20 8 4 11 4.70 3.96 (-19%) 113.3
1963 LAA AL 4 5 57 0 0 0 12 90.3 75 29 32 53 2.89 3.46 (+16%) 38.7
1964 LAA AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 9.3 5 2 5 8 1.93 3.58 (+46%) 0.0
1964 DET AL 2 1 26 0 0 0 2 41.0 40 18 16 36 3.95 3.58 (-10%) -1487.5
1965 DET AL 0 2 15 1 0 0 1 30.0 25 14 12 22 4.20 3.50 (-20%) -693.0
1966 DET AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 3 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
1970 ATL NL 0 0 17 0 0 0 1 26.3 24 12 1 21 4.10 3.89 (-6%) -556.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
130 34 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 0.147 0.194 0.147 0.342 0.0

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career SLG .147 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.342 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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
1962 LAA AL 9 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1963 LAA AL 57 15 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1964 LAA AL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 DET AL 26 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 DET AL 15 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 DET AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1970 ATL NL 17 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 130 1 11 38 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 LAA P 9 0 0 2 0 0
1963 LAA P 57 0 5 20 1 3
1964 LAA P 5 0 0 2 0 1
1964 DET P 26 0 2 5 0 0
1965 DET P 15 1 2 6 0 0
1966 DET P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 ATL P 17 0 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 130