Wilfredo Tovar, baseball player, 2013-2021

Wilfredo Tovar

Born: 8/11/1991 in Santa Teresa, Miranda, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2013-09-22 | Final Game: 2021-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Wilfredo Jose Tovar

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Biography

Wilfredo Tovar, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2013 to 2021. Known for his defensive versatility and solid fundamentals, Tovar made his mark primarily as a shortstop and infielder during a career that spanned several seasons in Major League Baseball. Over his tenure, he appeared in 46 games, where he accumulated 21 hits and recorded a batting average of .188. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 8 runs batted in and managed to steal 1 base, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Tovar's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as teams began to prioritize advanced metrics and defensive capabilities in player evaluations. Although his offensive numbers did not stand out, Tovar's reliability in the infield and ability to play multiple positions were valued by the teams he represented. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment, making his story a testament to perseverance and adaptability in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 112 6 21 5 0 0 8 1 7 22 0.188 0.242 0.232 0.474 -509.7

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.474 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
2013 NYN NL 7 15 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYN NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 LAA AL 31 83 5 16 5 0 0 5 0 5 15 0.193 .252 (-24%) .322 (-26%) .434 (-42%) .757 (-35%) -509.7
2021 NYN NL 6 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 1 1 7 0 0
SS 39 28 34 78 1 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 NYN SS 7 5 5 15 0 4
2014 NYN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
2019 LAA SS 31 23 29 62 1 12
2021 NYN 2B 4 1 1 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Shortstop 39