Rey Palacios

Born: 11/8/1962 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-08 | Final Game: 1990-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Rey Palacios

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Biography

Rey Palacios, born in 1962, played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1988 until 1990. His career, though brief, saw him appear in 101 games, where he recorded 22 hits, including 3 home runs and 17 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .193. Known for his speed on the bases, Palacios added 2 stolen bases to his career totals, showcasing a blend of power and agility, though his offensive output was modest in the context of his era. Palacios' tenure in the league came during a transitional period in baseball, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and home runs in a game that was evolving from the more contact-oriented strategies of previous decades. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a role player reflected the diverse skills needed in the game. Rey Palacios remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the depth and variety of player experiences within Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
101	114	22	22	5	0	3	17	2	7	42	0.193	0.244	0.316	0.560	-284.4

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1988	KCR	AL	5	11	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	KCR	AL	55	47	12	8	2	1	8	0	2	14	0.170	—	—	—	—	-249.4
1990	KCR	AL	41	56	8	13	3	2	9	2	5	24	0.232	.257 (-10%)	.324 (-9%)	.385 (+2%)	.710 (-3%)	-34.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	25	4	67	4	1	9
3B	25	3	14	11	1	0
C	43	17	154	8	1	1
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	KCA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1988	KCA	C	3	2	17	1	0	0
1989	KCA	1B	18	4	59	4	1	8
1989	KCA	3B	21	3	13	10	1	0
1989	KCA	C	13	1	24	1	0	0
1989	KCA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	KCA	1B	7	0	8	0	0	1
1990	KCA	3B	3	0	1	1	0	0
1990	KCA	C	27	14	113	6	1	1
1990	KCA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0