Luis Rosado, baseball player, 1977-1980

Luis Rosado

Born: 12/6/1955 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1977-09-08 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Luis Rosado, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the late 1970s. He played primarily as a position player and had a brief career that spanned from 1977 to 1980. Despite his limited time in the big leagues, Rosado showcased his skills in 11 games, where he recorded 5 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .179. His contributions on the field, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and determination that characterized many players of his era. Rosado's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by a shift towards more specialized roles and increased athleticism among players. While he did not achieve significant power numbers, with no home runs or stolen bases recorded, his presence in the major leagues during this time highlights the challenges faced by many aspiring athletes in a highly competitive environment. Though he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Luis Rosado remains a part of baseball history, embodying the journey of countless players who pursued their dreams on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 28 1 5 1 0 0 3 0 1 4 0.179 0.219 0.214 0.433 0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.433 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 40.0% 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 NYN NL 9 24 1 5 1 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYN NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 8 55 4 1 5
C 1 1 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 NYN 1B 7 7 44 4 1 4
1977 NYN C 1 1 2 0 1 0
1980 NYN 1B 1 1 11 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 8