Gil Velazquez, baseball player, 2008-2013

Gil Velazquez

Born: 10/17/1979 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-25 | Final Game: 2013-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gilbert Arnulfo Velazquez

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Biography

Gil Velazquez, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2008 to 2013. Primarily a position player, Velazquez made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was witnessing a transition toward more specialized roles. Over the course of his brief career, he played in 33 games, recording 17 hits and driving in 4 runs, finishing with a batting average of .233. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Velazquez's presence on the field contributed to his teams' dynamics during his tenure. Velazquez played during a competitive era marked by a focus on offensive production and defensive specialization. His ability to adapt and fill in various roles underscored the importance of versatility in the modern game. Though his career was relatively short, Velazquez's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflected the challenges faced by many players in securing a lasting position in the majors. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of the fabric of the teams he played for, highlighting the often-overlooked role of players who provide depth and support in the relentless pursuit of victory in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 73 2 17 1 0 0 4 0 1 11 0.233 0.250 0.247 0.497 -286.4

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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
2008 BOS AL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2009 BOS AL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAA AL 4 6 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIA NL 19 56 2 13 1 0 0 2 0 1 11 0.232 .254 (-9%) .318 (-23%) .405 (-38%) .724 (-32%) -286.4
2013 MIA NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 3 7 14 0 3
3B 22 15 16 36 3 3
SS 5 0 3 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 BOS 2B 2 2 5 9 0 2
2008 BOS SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
2009 BOS 3B 2 0 0 3 1 0
2009 BOS SS 4 0 3 3 0 1
2011 LAA 2B 2 1 2 5 0 1
2011 LAA 3B 2 0 0 2 0 0
2012 MIA 3B 17 15 16 31 2 3
2013 MIA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 22
Shortstop 5