Jhonatan Solano, baseball player, 2012-2015

Jhonatan Solano

Born: 8/12/1985 in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

MLB Debut: 2012-05-29 | Final Game: 2015-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 214 lbs

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Biography

Jhonatan Solano, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player known for his role as a position player during his career, which spanned from 2012 to 2015. He played a total of 43 games in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Washington Nationals. Solano's tenure in the majors was marked by a modest offensive output, as he recorded 19 hits, 2 home runs, and 10 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .184. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the basepaths, contributing 1 stolen base over his career. While Solano's career statistics may not reflect the high-octane performances of many of his contemporaries, he was part of a competitive era in baseball that emphasized both pitching and defense. His ability to contribute to a team in a utility role showcased the depth and versatility that teams sought during his playing years. Solano's journey through the majors underscores the challenges faced by players striving to leave their mark in the sport, even if their statistics do not tell the whole story of their contributions on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 103 9 19 6 0 2 10 1 5 13 0.184 0.222 0.301 0.523 -384.5

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
2012 WAS NL 12 35 6 11 3 0 2 6 1 2 5 0.314 — — — — 0.0
2013 WAS NL 24 48 2 7 2 0 0 2 0 2 7 0.146 — — — — -384.5
2015 MIA NL 7 20 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.050 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 36 28 190 18 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 WAS C 11 10 55 10 0 2
2013 WAS C 19 12 96 6 1 0
2015 MIA C 6 6 39 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 36