Guillermo Velasquez

Born: 4/23/1968 in Mexicali, Baja California, México

MLB Debut: 1992-09-14 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Guillermo Velasquez, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1990s. His career spanned from 1992 until his final game on October 3, 1993, during which he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of 94 games in the big leagues, Velasquez recorded 37 hits and notched 4 home runs, driving in 25 runs with a batting average of .223. While he did not steal any bases, his contributions to his teams were characterized by a solid approach at the plate during a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards more power hitting. Velasquez's tenure in MLB coincided with a dynamic era of baseball, marked by the rise of offensive statistics and the integration of advanced analytics into player evaluation. Although he faced challenges in establishing a long-lasting career, his time in the league reflected the competitive spirit of a player striving to make his mark. With a career that exemplified perseverance, Velasquez remains a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who navigate the complexities of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
94	166	8	37	2	0	4	25	0	14	42	0.223	0.282	0.307	0.589	-621.8

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1992	SDP	NL	15	23	1	7	0	0	1	5	0	1	7	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	SDP	NL	79	143	7	30	2	0	3	20	0	13	35	0.210	.265 (-21%)	.332 (-18%)	.403 (-29%)	.735 (-24%)	-621.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	41	27	234	22	5	21
OF	8	5	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	SDN	1B	3	1	13	1	1	1
1992	SDN	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1993	SDN	1B	38	26	221	21	4	20
1993	SDN	OF	6	3	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	41
Left Field	6
Right Field	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1993	SDN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000