Jose Uribe, baseball player, 1984-1993

Jose Uribe

Born: 1/21/1959 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

Died: 12/8/2006 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1984-09-13 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

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

Full name: Jose Altagracia Uribe

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Biography

Jose Uribe, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993. Primarily known as a position player, Uribe showcased a versatile skill set throughout his career, appearing in 1,038 games. He compiled a batting average of .241 and recorded 738 hits, which included 19 home runs and 219 runs batted in (RBIs). A notable aspect of his game was his speed on the basepaths; he successfully stole 74 bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively in multiple ways. Uribe played during a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the evolution of the game in the late 20th century. His tenure in the majors coincided with a period marked by increasing focus on power hitting and athleticism. Despite not being a household name, Uribe's consistent presence and contributions on the field reflected the hard-nosed style of play that characterized many players of his generation. His career spanned nearly a decade, and he left a mark through his dedication and performance, becoming a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1038 3064 307 738 99 34 19 219 74 256 425 0.241 0.300 0.314 0.613 -7976.9

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1984 STL NL 8 19 4 4 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1985 SFG NL 147 476 46 113 20 4 3 26 8 30 57 0.237 .257 (-8%) .323 (-12%) .390 (-19%) .714 (-16%) -1523.9
1986 SFG NL 157 453 46 101 15 1 3 43 22 61 76 0.223 .257 (-13%) .325 (-3%) .395 (-29%) .720 (-17%) -1407.6
1987 SFG NL 95 309 44 90 16 5 5 30 12 24 35 0.291 .262 (+11%) .331 (+4%) .415 (+2%) .746 (+3%) 144.8
1988 SFG NL 141 493 47 124 10 7 3 35 14 36 69 0.252 .254 (-1%) .317 (-5%) .377 (-16%) .695 (-11%) -1030.5
1989 SFG NL 151 453 34 100 12 6 1 30 6 34 74 0.221 .254 (-13%) .319 (-15%) .375 (-25%) .694 (-20%) -1855.8
1990 SFG NL 138 415 35 103 8 6 1 24 5 29 49 0.248 .257 (-4%) .324 (-8%) .385 (-21%) .710 (-15%) -1232.1
1991 SFG NL 90 231 23 51 8 4 1 12 3 20 33 0.221 .255 (-14%) .323 (-13%) .384 (-21%) .708 (-17%) -733.6
1992 SFG NL 66 162 24 39 9 1 2 13 2 14 25 0.241 .255 (-6%) .322 (-7%) .377 (-8%) .699 (-8%) -234.2
1993 HOU NL 45 53 4 13 1 0 0 3 1 8 5 0.245 .265 (-7%) .332 (+7%) .403 (-35%) .735 (-16%) -103.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 48 4 12 2 0 0 3 1 9 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1989 NLCS SFN 5 17 2 4 1 0 0 1 1 5 0.235
1989 WS SFN 3 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200
1987 NLCS SFN 7 26 1 7 1 0 0 2 0 4 0.269

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 1 0 0
SS 1015 926 1436 2821 136 565

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 SLN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1984 SLN SS 5 4 7 14 1 4
1985 SFN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1985 SFN SS 145 137 209 438 26 77
1986 SFN SS 156 153 249 444 16 95
1987 SFN SS 95 90 145 286 13 62
1988 SFN SS 140 140 212 404 19 77
1989 SFN SS 150 146 225 436 18 85
1990 SFN SS 134 122 182 373 20 73
1991 SFN SS 87 75 98 218 11 35
1992 SFN SS 62 46 75 157 7 37
1993 HOU SS 41 13 34 51 5 20

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Shortstop 1015

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 HOU NL $400,000
1992 SFN NL $1,533,334
1991 SFN NL $1,333,333
1990 SFN NL $983,333
1989 SFN NL $687,500
1988 SFN NL $535,000
1987 SFN NL $195,000
1986 SFN NL $133,000
Total Career Earnings $5,800,500