Nap Reyes

Born: 11/24/1919 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Died: 9/15/1995 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-19 | Final Game: 1950-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Napoleon Aguilera Reyes

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Biography

Nap Reyes was a professional baseball player born in 1919 who played primarily as a position player from 1943 until his final game on April 27, 1950. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 279 games, showcasing his skills as a consistent hitter and a valuable team player. Reyes finished his career with a commendable batting average of .284, amassing a total of 264 hits, which included 13 home runs and 110 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, recording 5 stolen bases, which contributed to his overall effectiveness as an offensive threat. Reyes played during a transformative period in baseball history, navigating through the challenges of World War II when many players were enlisted in military service. Despite these challenges, he established himself as a reliable contributor to his teams, leaving a lasting impact on the game. His ability to maintain a solid batting average and produce runs positioned him as a noteworthy player of his era, highlighting the skill and determination required to succeed in the competitive landscape of mid-20th century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
279	931	90	264	35	11	13	110	5	44	62	0.284	0.326	0.387	0.713	638.1

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.713 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — near 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
1943	NY1	NL	40	125	13	32	4	2	0	13	2	4	12	0.256	.255 (avg)	.324 (-11%)	.346 (-8%)	.671 (-9%)	-213.9
1944	NY1	NL	116	374	38	108	16	5	8	53	2	15	24	0.289	.261 (+10%)	.325 (avg)	.357 (+18%)	.683 (+9%)	518.2
1945	NY1	NL	122	431	39	124	15	4	5	44	1	25	26	0.288	.260 (+10%)	.328 (+3%)	.354 (+6%)	.683 (+4%)	333.8
1950	NY1	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0