Gus Polidor

Born: 10/26/1961 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

Died: 4/28/1995 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1985-09-07 | Final Game: 1993-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gustavo Adolfo Polidor

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Biography

Gus Polidor was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 to 1993. Born in 1961, Polidor had a career that spanned nearly a decade, during which he appeared in 229 games. Known primarily as a position player, he contributed to his teams with a total of 90 hits, including 2 home runs and 35 runs batted in (RBIs). His career batting average stood at .207, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during an era when offensive production was often dominated by more powerful hitters. Polidor was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. While he may not have achieved the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, Polidor's versatility and tenacity on the field earned him respect among teammates and coaches alike. His time in the league coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to see the emergence of a new generation of players who would redefine the game in the years to come. After his retirement on July 22, 1993, Polidor's contributions to the teams he played for remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the dedication and spirit of those who play the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
229	434	33	90	15	0	2	35	3	12	47	0.207	0.233	0.256	0.489	-2169.6

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.489 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 31.8% 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
1985	LAA	AL	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	LAA	AL	6	19	1	5	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	LAA	AL	63	137	12	36	3	2	15	0	2	15	0.263	.262 (avg)	.331 (-16%)	.415 (-21%)	.746 (-19%)	-485.3
1988	LAA	AL	54	81	4	12	3	0	4	0	3	11	0.148	.254 (-42%)	.317 (-44%)	.377 (-51%)	.695 (-48%)	-657.7
1989	ATL	AL	79	175	15	34	7	0	14	3	6	18	0.194	.254 (-24%)	.319 (-28%)	.375 (-38%)	.694 (-33%)	-1026.6
1990	ATL	AL	18	15	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	MIA	NL	7	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	42	25	47	68	3	11
3B	79	29	23	66	4	6
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	96	54	98	163	8	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	CAL	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1985	CAL	SS	1	0	0	2	0	0
1986	CAL	2B	4	4	8	8	0	2
1986	CAL	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1986	CAL	SS	1	1	1	4	0	0
1987	CAL	2B	3	3	3	8	0	3
1987	CAL	3B	11	4	1	7	0	0
1987	CAL	SS	46	31	42	77	2	11
1988	CAL	2B	3	2	1	4	0	1
1988	CAL	3B	22	10	5	14	0	3
1988	CAL	SS	25	8	25	36	1	5
1989	ML4	2B	29	16	34	46	3	5
1989	ML4	3B	30	14	14	34	4	3
1989	ML4	SS	21	14	30	43	5	12
1990	ML4	2B	2	0	1	2	0	0
1990	ML4	3B	14	0	1	10	0	0
1990	ML4	SS	2	0	0	1	0	0
1993	FLO	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1993	FLO	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0