Quilvio Veras

Born: 4/3/1971 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1995-04-25 | Final Game: 2001-07-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Quilvio Alberto Veras

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Biography

Quilvio Veras was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Known for his speed and agility on the base paths, Veras played a total of 767 games during his career, primarily as a position player. He amassed 750 hits, 32 home runs, and 239 RBIs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .270. His prowess in stealing bases was particularly notable, as he successfully swiped 183 bases throughout his time in the league, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Veras played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a focus on offensive power and athleticism. His contributions to the game were highlighted by his speed and defensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Veras's career spanned across several teams, where he left a lasting impression, particularly noted for his contributions in clutch situations and his ability to get on base. Retiring in 2001, he remains a significant figure in baseball history, particularly for fans who appreciate the art of base running and the impact of speed in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
767	2780	469	750	129	15	32	239	183	427	462	0.270	0.372	0.362	0.734	-630.7

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — near 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
1995	MIA	NL	124	440	86	115	20	7	5	32	56	80	68	0.261	.266 (-2%)	.337 (+14%)	.417 (-11%)	.755 (avg)	347.7
1996	MIA	NL	73	253	40	64	8	1	4	14	8	51	42	0.253	.269 (-6%)	.340 (+12%)	.426 (-20%)	.767 (-6%)	-78.1
1997	SDP	NL	145	539	74	143	23	1	3	45	33	72	84	0.265	.266 (-1%)	.336 (+6%)	.419 (-22%)	.756 (-9%)	-769.6
1998	SDP	NL	138	517	79	138	24	2	6	45	24	84	78	0.267	.266 (avg)	.335 (+11%)	.420 (-15%)	.755 (-3%)	-26.9
1999	SDP	NL	132	475	95	133	25	2	6	41	30	65	88	0.280	.271 (+3%)	.344 (+7%)	.433 (-13%)	.778 (-4%)	-224.2
2000	ATL	NL	84	298	56	92	15	0	5	37	25	51	50	0.309	.270 (+14%)	.344 (+20%)	.437 (-6%)	.782 (+5%)	535.3
2001	ATL	NL	71	258	39	65	14	2	3	25	7	24	52	0.252	.263 (-5%)	.332 (-1%)	.426 (-16%)	.758 (-10%)	-415.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	54	6	11	3	0	0	3	9	17	0.204

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1998	NLCS	SDN	6	24	2	6	1	2	5	7	0.250
1998	NLDS2	SDN	4	15	1	2	0	0	1	6	0.133
1998	WS	SDN	4	15	3	3	2	1	3	4	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	729	706	1554	2056	55	450
OF	2	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	FLO	2B	122	111	297	315	9	85
1995	FLO	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
1996	FLO	2B	67	67	174	191	5	54
1997	SDN	2B	142	134	276	407	11	65
1998	SDN	2B	131	130	258	405	9	89
1999	SDN	2B	118	118	271	334	12	78
2000	ATL	2B	82	82	146	223	6	42
2001	ATL	2B	67	64	132	181	3	37

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	729
Center Field	1
Right Field	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	ATL	NL	$3,900,000
2000	ATL	NL	$3,000,000
1999	SDN	NL	$2,110,000
1998	SDN	NL	$1,100,000
1997	SDN	NL	$310,000
1996	FLO	NL	$230,000
1995	FLO	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$10,759,000