John Tamargo

Born: 11/7/1951 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-03 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Felix Tamargo

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Biography

John Tamargo, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who had a career in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1980. Primarily serving as a position player, Tamargo played in a total of 135 games over the course of his career. He recorded 59 hits, 4 home runs, and 33 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .242. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his ability to play various positions, although he was not known for stealing bases, having successfully completed just 1 stolen base during his career. Tamargo's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era and leading into a more offensive-centric approach in the 1980s. While he may not have been a standout star, his contributions as a reliable role player and his experiences on the field helped shape the teams he was a part of. After retiring from professional play, Tamargo's legacy continued as he remained involved in the baseball community, reflecting the journey of many players who navigate the complexities of a fluctuating sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
135	244	19	59	12	1	4	33	1	34	27	0.242	0.326	0.348	0.675	-162.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1976	STL	NL	10	10	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	STL	NL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	STL	NL	6	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	SFG	NL	36	92	6	22	4	1	1	8	1	18	7	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.323 (+11%)	.378 (-11%)	.702 (-1%)	0.0
1979	SFG	NL	30	60	7	12	3	0	2	6	0	4	8	0.200	.265 (-25%)	.329 (-28%)	.397 (-12%)	.727 (-19%)	-239.0
1979	WSN	NL	12	21	0	8	2	0	0	5	0	3	3	0.381	—	—	—	—	-239.0
1980	WSN	NL	37	51	4	14	3	0	1	13	0	6	5	0.275	.264 (+4%)	.326 (+6%)	.387 (+1%)	.714 (+3%)	31.3