Jimmy Rosario, baseball player, 1971-1976

Jimmy Rosario

Born: 5/5/1945 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1971-04-08 | Final Game: 1976-06-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Angel Ramon Rosario

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Biography

Jimmy Rosario, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1971 until his retirement in 1976. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 114 games, during which he recorded 50 hits and drove in 18 runs, finishing with a batting average of .216. Known for his speed on the base paths, Rosario also stole 8 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Rosario's career unfolded during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the increasing prominence of athleticism and speed. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams reflected the evolving dynamics of the game, where every player’s role was crucial to the overall success of the roster. His lone home run in the major leagues served as a reminder of the challenges many players faced in making a lasting impact in a highly competitive environment. Despite the brevity of his career, Rosario's journey through the league exemplified the determination and resilience required of players during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
114 231 31 50 6 1 1 18 8 36 43 0.216 0.322 0.264 0.586 -263.8

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1971 SFG NL 92 192 26 43 6 1 0 13 7 33 35 0.224 .249 (-10%) .316 (+7%) .365 (-27%) .682 (-12%) -263.8
1972 SFG NL 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 ATL AL 15 37 4 7 0 0 1 5 1 3 8 0.189 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 NLCS SFN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 80 61 171 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 SFN OF 67 52 151 1 0 0
1972 SFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1976 ML4 OF 12 9 20 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 21
Center Field 63
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 2