Jesus Tavarez, baseball player, 1994-1998

Jesus Tavarez

Born: 3/26/1971 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1994-05-23 | Final Game: 1998-06-15

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jesus Rafael Tavarez

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Biography

Jesus Tavarez, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1994 to 1998. Primarily a position player, Tavarez played in a total of 228 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 13 stolen bases, and provided valuable contributions to his teams with a career batting average of .239. Over his career, he recorded 101 hits, including 3 home runs and 33 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. Tavarez played during a transformative period in baseball, which was marked by a growing emphasis on offensive power and base running. Despite not being a star player, his versatility and work ethic allowed him to carve out a place in the league. His contributions, while modest in terms of raw statistics, reflected the important role of supportive players in a team's success. After his retirement on June 15, 1998, Tavarez's legacy remained as a reminder of the dedication and resilience found in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
228 423 63 101 12 3 3 33 13 30 62 0.239 0.289 0.303 0.592 -1387.3

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1994 MIA NL 17 39 4 7 0 0 0 4 1 1 5 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 63 190 31 55 6 2 2 13 7 16 27 0.289 .266 (+8%) .337 (+2%) .417 (-10%) .755 (-5%) -141.9
1996 MIA NL 98 114 14 25 3 0 0 6 5 7 18 0.219 .269 (-19%) .340 (-22%) .426 (-42%) .767 (-34%) -742.1
1997 BOS AL 42 69 12 12 3 1 0 9 0 4 9 0.174 .266 (-35%) .336 (-36%) .419 (-41%) .756 (-39%) -503.3
1998 BAL AL 8 11 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 180 89 260 3 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 FLO OF 11 8 28 1 0 0
1995 FLO OF 61 47 118 1 0 1
1996 FLO OF 65 13 58 0 0 0
1997 BOS OF 35 18 49 1 1 1
1998 BAL OF 8 3 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 34
Center Field 113
Right Field 60
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 BOS AL $175,000
1996 FLO NL $134,000
1995 FLO NL $114,000
1994 FLO NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $532,000