Raimel Tapia

Born: 2/4/1994 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2016-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raimel Antonio Tapia

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Biography

Raimel Tapia, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 until his retirement in 2022. Primarily known as a position player, he demonstrated a versatile skill set that included a combination of contact hitting and speed on the bases. Over the course of his career, Tapia played in 631 games, amassing 514 hits and finishing with a batting average of .274. He contributed 29 home runs and drove in 201 runs, showcasing his ability to produce offensively. Tapia's career unfolded during a competitive era of baseball, characterized by a blend of traditional hitting and evolving offensive strategies. His speed was particularly notable, as he recorded 63 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact games beyond just hitting for average. Throughout his time in the league, Tapia was recognized for his athleticism and approach at the plate, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions to the game reflect not only his personal achievements but also the dynamic nature of baseball in the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
631	1879	261	514	95	16	29	201	63	120	383	0.274	0.318	0.387	0.705	-1421.8

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
2016	COL	NL	22	38	4	10	0	0	0	3	3	2	11	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	COL	NL	70	160	27	46	12	2	2	16	5	8	36	0.287	.254 (+13%)	.324 (+2%)	.425 (avg)	.750 (+1%)	-1.6
2018	COL	NL	25	25	6	5	2	1	1	6	0	2	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	COL	NL	138	426	54	117	23	5	9	44	9	21	100	0.275	.252 (+9%)	.322 (-4%)	.434 (-4%)	.757 (-4%)	-453.5
2020	COL	NL	51	184	26	59	8	2	1	17	8	14	38	0.321	.244 (+31%)	.321 (+15%)	.417 (-4%)	.739 (+4%)	155.4
2021	COL	NL	133	487	69	133	26	2	6	50	20	40	70	0.273	.243 (+12%)	.317 (+3%)	.410 (-10%)	.727 (-4%)	-372.8
2022	TOR	AL	128	411	47	109	20	3	7	52	8	16	81	0.265	.242 (+9%)	.311 (-6%)	.394 (-4%)	.706 (-5%)	-484.8
2023	BOS	AL	39	87	14	23	4	1	1	10	6	9	19	0.264	.248 (+6%)	.320 (+4%)	.414 (-11%)	.734 (-5%)	-54.2
2023	MIL	NL	20	52	10	9	0	0	2	3	2	6	20	0.173	.248 (-30%)	.320 (-17%)	.414 (-30%)	.734 (-24%)	-54.2
2023	TBR	AL	5	9	4	3	0	0	0	0	2	2	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	-54.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2022	ALWC2	TOR	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2017	NLWC	COL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	506	421	763	21	15	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	COL	OF	11	6	14	0	0	0
2017	COL	OF	46	31	60	0	3	0
2018	COL	OF	8	1	5	0	0	0
2019	COL	OF	106	91	164	6	4	1
2020	COL	OF	38	38	65	3	2	0
2021	COL	OF	120	113	178	7	3	0
2022	TOR	OF	124	106	217	4	3	0
2023	BOS	OF	29	18	37	1	0	0
2023	MIL	OF	20	15	22	0	0	0
2023	TBA	OF	4	2	1	0	0	0