Angel Salazar

Born: 11/4/1961 in Anaco, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1983-08-10 | Final Game: 1988-10-01

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

Full name: Argenis Antonio Salazar

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Biography

Angel Salazar, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, he participated in 383 games during his career. Known for his speed on the bases, Salazar recorded 6 stolen bases and contributed 59 RBIs to his teams over his tenure. He finished his career with a batting average of .212, alongside 188 hits and 2 home runs. Salazar played during a transitional period in baseball history, navigating the evolution of the game in the 1980s. His career unfolded amidst the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive production, which made his more modest statistics reflective of a different playing style. While he may not have been a household name, Salazar's contributions to his teams and his resilience on the field exemplified the dedication of many players in that era who played crucial supporting roles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
383	886	69	188	33	6	2	59	6	19	150	0.212	0.230	0.270	0.500	-5181.1

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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
1983	WSN	NL	36	37	5	8	1	1	0	1	0	1	8	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	WSN	NL	80	174	12	27	4	2	0	12	1	4	38	0.155	.259 (-40%)	.322 (-45%)	.384 (-48%)	.707 (-46%)	-1482.8
1986	KCR	AL	117	298	24	73	20	2	0	24	1	7	47	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.325 (-18%)	.395 (-18%)	.720 (-18%)	-1112.0
1987	KCR	AL	116	317	24	65	7	0	2	21	4	6	46	0.205	.262 (-22%)	.331 (-34%)	.415 (-41%)	.746 (-38%)	-2389.1
1988	CHC	NL	34	60	4	15	1	1	0	1	0	1	11	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.317 (-17%)	.377 (-21%)	.695 (-19%)	-197.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	0	1	0	0
3B	1	1	2	3	0	0
SS	374	270	407	848	33	161

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	MON	SS	34	8	28	28	2	9
1984	MON	SS	80	57	88	155	10	35
1986	KCA	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1986	KCA	SS	115	98	121	283	9	50
1987	KCA	SS	116	94	134	332	9	56
1988	CHN	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1988	CHN	3B	1	1	2	3	0	0
1988	CHN	SS	29	13	36	50	3	11