Henry Urrutia

Born: 2/13/1987 in Las Tunas, Las Tunas, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2013-07-20 | Final Game: 2015-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Henry Alexander Urrutia

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Biography

Henry Urrutia, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015. Primarily serving as a position player, Urrutia played a total of 34 games during his career. He recorded 25 hits, which contributed to a respectable batting average of .272. Urrutia showcased his offensive capabilities with 1 home run and 8 RBIs, reflecting his potential as a contributor to his team's offensive efforts. Notably, he did not record any stolen bases in his career. Urrutia's journey to the major leagues was significant, as he emerged from Cuba, highlighting the increasing visibility of Cuban talent in MLB during the early 2010s. His playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, demonstrating good contact skills that enabled him to maintain a batting average above .270. While his career was relatively brief, Urrutia's presence in the league added to the diverse tapestry of players who have crossed over from international leagues to showcase their talents in the United States. His time in baseball serves as a reminder of the rich talent pool that exists beyond the traditional boundaries of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	92	8	25	1	1	1	8	0	2	14	0.272	0.287	0.337	0.624	-175.6

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
2013	BAL	AL	24	58	5	16	0	1	0	2	0	0	11	0.276	.253 (+9%)	.317 (-13%)	.396 (-22%)	.714 (-18%)	-175.6
2015	BAL	AL	10	34	3	9	1	0	1	6	0	2	3	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	10	8	14	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	BAL	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2015	BAL	OF	8	8	14	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	10
Designated Hitter	15