Alex Taveras, baseball player, 1976-1983

Alex Taveras

Born: 10/9/1955 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1976-09-09 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Alejandro Antonio Taveras

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Biography

Alex Taveras, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career spanning from 1976 to 1983. Primarily known as a position player, Taveras made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in 35 games throughout his tenure. He recorded 11 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .208. While he did not hit any home runs, Taveras showcased his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Taveras navigated through the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era characterized by a shift towards more power-oriented play. Despite the challenges of establishing a foothold in the sport, his perseverance and dedication to the game were evident. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the stars of the era, Taveras remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history, representing the countless players who have aspired to make their mark in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 53 4 11 1 0 0 4 1 2 3 0.208 0.236 0.226 0.463 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.463 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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 HOU NL 14 46 3 10 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1982 LAD NL 11 3 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1983 LAD NL 10 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 7 19 26 3 2
3B 5 0 0 7 0 1
SS 12 6 13 26 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 HOU 2B 7 6 15 21 3 2
1976 HOU SS 7 6 11 23 0 2
1982 LAN 2B 4 0 1 2 0 0
1982 LAN 3B 4 0 0 5 0 0
1982 LAN SS 2 0 2 3 0 0
1983 LAN 2B 2 1 3 3 0 0
1983 LAN 3B 1 0 0 2 0 1
1983 LAN SS 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Third Base 5
Shortstop 12