Guillermo Quiroz

Born: 11/29/1981 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2004-09-04 | Final Game: 2014-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Guillermo Antonio Quiroz

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Biography

Guillermo Quiroz, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the teams he played for from 2004 until his retirement in 2014. Primarily a position player, Quiroz appeared in 148 games over the course of his career, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game. He was known for his strong defensive skills behind the plate, which helped him carve out a niche in Major League Baseball during a time when catching depth was highly valued. Throughout his career, Quiroz accumulated 69 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 34 runs, finishing with a batting average of 0.199. While his offensive statistics may not reflect the prowess of some contemporaries, his ability to manage a pitching staff and contribute defensively was appreciated by teammates and coaches alike. Quiroz also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 1 stolen base during his tenure. As a player who navigated both the challenges of the mid-2000s MLB landscape and the transition of roles for catchers, Quiroz remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the nuances of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
148	346	24	69	18	0	3	34	1	22	85	0.199	0.256	0.277	0.533	-1388.9

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
2004	TOR	AL	17	52	2	11	2	0	6	1	2	8	0.212	.266 (-20%)	.335 (-21%)	.427 (-42%)	.762 (-33%)	-295.0
2005	TOR	AL	12	36	3	7	2	0	4	0	2	13	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	SEA	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	TEX	AL	9	10	1	4	1	0	2	0	1	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	BAL	AL	56	134	12	25	5	2	14	0	12	34	0.187	.263 (-29%)	.333 (-22%)	.416 (-35%)	.749 (-30%)	-711.1
2009	SEA	AL	4	14	0	4	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	SEA	AL	2	7	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	BOS	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	SFG	NL	43	86	5	16	7	1	6	0	5	21	0.186	.253 (-27%)	.317 (-26%)	.396 (-24%)	.714 (-25%)	-382.7
2014	SFG	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	132	90	575	46	6	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	TOR	C	15	13	76	6	2	3
2005	TOR	C	10	10	56	5	0	1
2006	SEA	C	1	1	5	0	0	0
2007	TEX	C	8	2	25	0	2	0
2008	BAL	C	54	39	229	17	1	3
2009	SEA	C	4	4	25	2	0	0
2010	SEA	C	2	2	8	1	1	0
2012	BOS	C	1	0	1	1	0	0
2013	SFN	C	35	19	144	13	0	0
2014	SFN	C	2	0	6	1	0	0