Wilfredo Tejada

Born: 11/12/1962 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-09-09 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Wilfredo Aristides Tejada

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Biography

Wilfredo Tejada, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988. Over his brief career, Tejada appeared in 18 games, showcasing his abilities primarily as a utility player. He recorded a total of 10 hits and finished with a batting average of .25, contributing 4 runs batted in to his team's efforts during his time in the league. He was known for his versatility on the field, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his MLB tenure. Tejada's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the end of the deadball era into a time that would soon embrace the offensive explosions of the late 1980s and beyond. Despite his limited playing time, his presence in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the myriad of players who have donned a big league uniform, each with their unique story and contribution to the sport. Tejada's journey reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players seeking to make their mark in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	40	2	10	3	0	0	4	0	2	12	0.250	0.279	0.325	0.604	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1986	WSN	NL	10	25	1	6	1	0	0	2	0	2	8	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	WSN	NL	8	15	1	4	2	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	17	14	77	9	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	MON	C	10	9	40	8	0	1
1988	MON	C	7	5	37	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	17