Freddie Velazquez

Born: 12/6/1937 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

Died: 5/21/2019 in Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1969-04-20 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Federico Antonio Velazquez

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Biography

Freddie Velazquez, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973. Primarily serving as a position player, Velazquez participated in 21 games during his career. He recorded 10 hits, contributing 5 RBIs, and finished with a batting average of .256. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field was noted during a transitional period in baseball marked by the evolution of playing styles and strategies. Velazquez's career unfolded in an era where the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic approach, moving away from the traditional power-focused play that characterized earlier decades. Though his major league tenure was brief, Velazquez's contributions to his teams highlighted the importance of versatility and adaptability in the game. His experience in the sport contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the game was increasingly becoming a showcase for emerging talents and shifting tactics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	39	3	10	3	0	0	5	0	2	6	0.256	0.293	0.333	0.626	0.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1969	SE1	AL	6	16	1	2	2	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	ATL	NL	15	23	2	8	1	0	0	3	0	1	3	0.348	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	16	8	63	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SE1	C	5	3	27	0	0	0
1973	ATL	C	11	5	36	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	16