Carlos Ponce

Born: 2/7/1959 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1985-08-14 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Carlos Antonio Ponce

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Biography

Carlos Ponce, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1985 to 1985. Primarily serving as a position player, Ponce made his mark in the major leagues during a time when the game was evolving, with the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of speed on the bases. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 21 games, where he collected 10 hits, including one home run, and drove in five runs. His batting average finished at .161, a reflection of the challenges he faced in making a lasting impact in the competitive environment of professional baseball. Ponce’s time in the majors was characterized by limited opportunities, but his presence in the league during the mid-1980s contributed to the rich tapestry of the era. While he did not achieve the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries did, his journey through professional baseball resonates with the stories of many players who battled for their place in the sport. Ponce's career, albeit short, serves as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	62	4	10	2	0	1	5	0	1	9	0.161	0.169	0.242	0.411	-464.5

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .169 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.411 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 42.4% 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
1985	ATL	AL	21	62	4	10	2	0	1	5	0	1	9	0.161	.257 (-37%)	.323 (-48%)	.390 (-38%)	.714 (-42%)	-464.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	5	54	3	0	7
OF	6	6	13	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	ML4	1B	10	5	54	3	0	7
1985	ML4	OF	6	6	13	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	10
Left Field	5
Right Field	1
Designated Hitter	3