Guillermo Velasquez, baseball player, 1992-1993

Guillermo Velasquez

Born: 4/23/1968 in Mexicali, Baja California, MΓ©xico

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

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

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 β€” 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons β€” 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons β€” 21.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons β€” 18.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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

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