Jesus Vega, baseball player, 1979-1982

Jesus Vega

Born: 10/14/1955 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1979-09-05 | Final Game: 1982-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Jesus Anthony Vega

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Biography

Jesus Vega, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1979 to September 5, 1982. A versatile position player, Vega appeared in a total of 87 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made a significant impact as a solid contributor to his team's offense, amassing 58 hits and 33 RBIs, while showcasing his power with 5 home runs. His batting average of .246 reflected his competitive spirit and ability to perform in the batter's box, highlighting his contributions during a period that witnessed the evolution of offensive strategies in the game. Vega was known for his speed on the basepaths, recording 7 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. While his career was relatively brief, his presence on the field during the early 1980s coincided with a time of transition in baseball, as teams began to increasingly value speed and versatility. Vega's contributions, albeit modest in terms of raw statistics, were emblematic of the hardworking players who helped shape the game during a decade that bridged traditional approaches and modern tactics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 236 26 58 6 0 5 33 7 11 28 0.246 0.275 0.335 0.610 -316.8

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1979 MIN AL 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 MIN AL 12 30 3 5 0 0 0 4 1 3 7 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1982 MIN AL 71 199 23 53 6 0 5 29 6 8 19 0.266 .261 (+2%) .324 (-11%) .388 (-4%) .712 (-7%) -316.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 15 107 9 3 9
OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 MIN 1B 2 0 1 1 0 0
1982 MIN 1B 18 15 106 8 3 9
1982 MIN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 20
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 51