Luis Pujols

Born: 11/18/1955 in Santiago Rodríguez, Santiago Rodríguez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1977-09-22 | Final Game: 1985-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Luis Bienvenido Pujols

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Biography

Luis Pujols, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his final game on May 22, 1985. Known for his versatility on the field, Pujols participated in 316 games throughout his career, during which he recorded 164 hits and drove in 81 runs. He posted a batting average of .193 and hit six home runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite the challenges of a competitive era in baseball. Pujols's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a time marked by a shift in offensive strategies and player dynamics. His career, although not highlighted by overwhelming statistical achievements, illustrated the dedication and grit required to compete at the highest level of the sport. Following his retirement, Pujols remained a figure of interest for baseball enthusiasts, serving as a reminder of the diverse paths players take within the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
316	850	50	164	27	6	6	81	1	52	164	0.193	0.240	0.260	0.500	-4243.2

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 30.0% 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
1977	HOU	NL	6	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	HOU	NL	56	153	11	20	8	1	1	11	0	12	45	0.131	.257 (-49%)	.323 (-39%)	.378 (-43%)	.702 (-41%)	-1113.8
1979	HOU	NL	26	75	7	17	2	1	0	8	0	2	14	0.227	.265 (-15%)	.329 (-25%)	.397 (-30%)	.727 (-28%)	-354.9
1980	HOU	NL	78	221	15	44	6	1	0	20	0	13	29	0.199	.264 (-25%)	.326 (-25%)	.387 (-39%)	.714 (-33%)	-1312.1
1981	HOU	NL	40	117	5	28	3	1	1	14	1	10	17	0.239	.255 (-6%)	.320 (-7%)	.368 (-17%)	.688 (-12%)	-232.3
1982	HOU	NL	65	176	8	35	6	2	4	15	0	10	40	0.199	.261 (-24%)	.324 (-25%)	.388 (-17%)	.712 (-21%)	-677.2
1983	HOU	NL	40	87	4	17	2	0	0	12	0	5	14	0.195	.260 (-25%)	.324 (-28%)	.389 (-44%)	.714 (-37%)	-553.0
1984	KCR	AL	4	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	TEX	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	16	1	1	0	1	0	0	3	1	0.062

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	NWDIV	HOU	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1980	NLCS	HOU	4	10	1	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
C	309	250	1450	151	21	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	HOU	C	6	4	18	4	0	0
1978	HOU	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1978	HOU	C	55	47	271	33	6	2
1979	HOU	C	26	22	136	6	1	0
1980	HOU	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1980	HOU	C	75	57	348	35	4	5
1981	HOU	C	39	35	192	14	1	1
1982	HOU	C	64	56	295	39	3	3
1983	HOU	C	39	28	180	20	6	0
1984	KCA	C	4	1	9	0	0	0
1985	TEX	C	1	0	1	0	0	0