Magneuris Sierra, baseball player, 2017-2022

Magneuris Sierra

Born: 4/7/1996 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2017-05-07 | Final Game: 2022-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

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Biography

Magneuris Sierra, born in 1996, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 until his retirement in 2022. Primarily a position player, Sierra was known for his speed and defensive capabilities, which allowed him to contribute significantly on the base paths and in the outfield. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 278 games, accumulating 135 hits and 30 RBIs with a batting average of .228. Though he did not hit any home runs, his agility was evident in his 29 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and pressure opposing defenses. Sierra's career unfolded during a time when baseball was seeing a shift towards power-hitting, yet he carved out a niche as a speedster and an effective situational player. His impact was felt in crucial moments, often coming onto the field as a late-inning replacement or pinch runner, where his quickness made him a valuable asset. Despite not being a household name, Sierra's contributions highlighted an era in baseball that valued speed and defense, reminding fans and players alike of the multifaceted nature of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
278 591 67 135 14 6 0 30 29 36 144 0.228 0.273 0.272 0.546 -2721.6

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.546 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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
2017 STL NL 22 60 10 19 0 0 0 5 2 4 14 0.317 .254 (+24%) .324 (+11%) .425 (-26%) .750 (-10%) -74.5
2018 MIA NL 54 147 10 28 3 0 0 7 3 6 39 0.190 .247 (-23%) .318 (-30%) .409 (-48%) .727 (-40%) -1031.7
2019 MIA NL 15 40 5 14 1 1 0 1 3 2 7 0.350 — — — — 0.0
2020 MIA NL 19 44 8 11 3 1 0 7 4 5 9 0.250 — — — — -45.3
2021 MIA NL 123 209 27 48 6 1 0 5 11 15 50 0.230 .243 (-6%) .317 (-11%) .410 (-35%) .727 (-25%) -972.3
2022 LAA AL 45 91 7 15 1 3 0 5 6 4 25 0.165 .242 (-32%) .311 (-36%) .394 (-39%) .706 (-37%) -597.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 11 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 4 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLDS2 MIA 3 8 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.250
2020 NLWC3 MIA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 219 144 371 12 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 SLN OF 17 14 30 0 3 0
2018 MIA OF 51 42 98 4 4 0
2019 MIA OF 14 10 23 2 0 1
2020 MIA OF 17 13 41 1 0 1
2021 MIA OF 77 43 109 3 2 1
2022 LAA OF 43 22 70 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 41
Center Field 141
Right Field 46
Designated Hitter 1