Rey Quinones

Born: 11/11/1963 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-05-17 | Final Game: 1989-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Rey Francisco Quinones

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Biography

Rey Quinones was a professional baseball player born in 1963, whose career spanned from 1986 to 1989. Primarily playing as a position player, Quinones appeared in 451 games over his four seasons in Major League Baseball. He showcased his offensive capabilities with a total of 373 hits, including 29 home runs and 159 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .243. Known for his versatility on the field, Quinones contributed not only as a hitter but also displayed commendable speed, evidenced by his 5 stolen bases. Quinones played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a shift towards offensive dominance in the late 1980s. Although not a superstar, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, providing depth and utility in the lineup. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players of his era, navigating the complexities of a league that was beginning to embrace a new style of play. After his retirement on July 21, 1989, Quinones left a mark as a dependable player who contributed to the fabric of the game during a dynamic time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
451	1533	173	373	75	6	29	159	5	89	240	0.243	0.287	0.357	0.644	-2906.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1986	BOS	AL	62	190	26	45	12	1	2	15	3	19	26	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.325 (-3%)	.395 (-13%)	.720 (-9%)	-281.7
1986	SEA	AL	36	122	6	23	4	0	0	7	1	5	31	0.189	.257 (-27%)	.325 (-33%)	.395 (-44%)	.720 (-39%)	-281.7
1987	SEA	AL	135	478	55	132	18	2	12	56	1	26	71	0.276	.262 (+5%)	.331 (-4%)	.415 (-4%)	.746 (-4%)	-457.3
1988	SEA	AL	140	499	63	124	30	3	12	52	0	23	71	0.248	.254 (-2%)	.317 (-11%)	.377 (+4%)	.695 (-3%)	-438.0
1989	SEA	AL	7	19	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	PIT	NL	71	225	21	47	11	0	3	29	0	15	40	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.319 (-21%)	.375 (-21%)	.694 (-21%)	0.0