Jose Tolentino, baseball player, 1991-1991

Jose Tolentino

Born: 6/3/1961 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, México

MLB Debut: 1991-07-28 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Jose Tolentino, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a brief period during the early 1990s. His career spanned from July 28, 1991, to October 6, 1991, during which he appeared in 44 games. Tolentino showcased his skills primarily as a utility player, contributing a total of 14 hits, including one home run, and driving in six runs. He finished his short-lived MLB career with a batting average of .259. Although Tolentino's time in the majors was limited, he played in an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and shifting player dynamics in the post-expansion landscape of the early 1990s. His experience reflects the journey of many players who sought to make their mark in a competitive league, emphasizing the challenges faced by those who briefly touched the pinnacle of professional baseball. While he may not have had a long career, Tolentino's contributions on the field showcased the depth of talent that exists within the game, illustrating that every player has a unique story within the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 54 6 14 4 0 1 6 0 4 9 0.259 0.305 0.389 0.694 -34.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.708 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
1991 HOU NL 44 54 6 14 4 0 1 6 0 4 9 0.259 .255 (+1%) .323 (-6%) .384 (+1%) .708 (-2%) -34.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 4 49 5 1 3
OF 1 1 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 HOU 1B 10 4 49 5 1 3
1991 HOU OF 1 1 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 HOU NL $118,000
Total Career Earnings $118,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seminole State College Seminole OK 1981, 1982
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1983