Jose Tartabull

Born: 11/27/1938 in Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1970-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jose Milages Tartabull

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Biography

Jose Tartabull was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and speed on the field. Born in 1938, he played in the Major Leagues from 1962 until 1970, appearing in 749 games throughout his career. Tartabull's offensive contributions included 484 hits and 107 RBIs, with a career batting average of .261. While he hit only 2 home runs, he was recognized for his ability to steal bases, successfully swiping 81 during his time in the league. Tartabull played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the end of the deadball era and the beginning of a new offensive approach. His playing style was reflective of the era, emphasizing speed and situational hitting. Although he may not have been a powerhouse in terms of home runs, his contributions as a position player and his prowess on the basepaths made him a valuable asset to his teams. After retiring on July 7, 1970, Tartabull left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who exemplified the tenacity of his generation in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
749	1857	247	484	56	24	2	107	81	115	136	0.261	0.303	0.320	0.622	-3070.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1962	KC1	AL	107	310	49	86	6	5	0	22	19	20	19	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.326 (-1%)	.393 (-16%)	.719 (-10%)	-561.4
1963	KC1	AL	79	242	27	58	8	5	1	19	16	17	17	0.240	.246 (-3%)	.308 (-6%)	.371 (-12%)	.680 (-10%)	-417.3
1964	KC1	AL	104	100	9	20	2	0	0	3	4	5	12	0.200	.250 (-20%)	.312 (-24%)	.377 (-42%)	.690 (-34%)	-600.8
1965	KC1	AL	68	218	28	68	11	4	1	19	11	18	20	0.312	.245 (+27%)	.310 (+16%)	.371 (+11%)	.682 (+13%)	485.9
1966	KC1	AL	37	127	13	30	2	3	0	4	8	11	13	0.236	.248 (-5%)	.309 (-4%)	.376 (-20%)	.685 (-13%)	-256.9
1966	BOS	AL	68	195	28	54	7	4	0	11	11	6	11	0.277	.248 (+11%)	.309 (-4%)	.376 (-6%)	.685 (-5%)	-256.9
1967	BOS	AL	115	247	36	55	1	2	0	10	6	23	26	0.223	.242 (-8%)	.306 (-6%)	.357 (-32%)	.663 (-20%)	-831.2
1968	BOS	AL	72	139	24	39	6	0	0	6	2	6	5	0.281	.236 (+19%)	.298 (+2%)	.340 (-5%)	.638 (-1%)	-55.5
1969	OAK	AL	75	266	28	71	11	1	0	11	3	9	11	0.267	.248 (+8%)	.320 (-9%)	.369 (-14%)	.689 (-12%)	-612.3
1970	OAK	AL	24	13	5	3	2	0	0	2	1	0	2	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1967	WS	BOS	7	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	543	382	941	25	14	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	KC1	OF	85	67	185	6	5	0
1963	KC1	OF	71	58	135	3	2	1
1964	KC1	OF	59	9	42	3	1	1
1965	KC1	OF	54	51	133	5	2	0
1966	KC1	OF	32	32	70	1	0	0
1966	BOS	OF	47	40	90	1	1	0
1967	BOS	OF	83	47	90	3	1	1
1968	BOS	OF	43	22	59	1	1	0
1969	OAK	OF	63	55	134	2	1	0
1970	OAK	OF	6	1	3	0	0	0