Wilton Veras

Born: 1/19/1978 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1999-07-01 | Final Game: 2000-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Wilton Andres Veras

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Biography

Wilton Veras was a professional baseball player born in 1978, who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Veras made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was evolving with the influx of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. Throughout his career, he appeared in 85 games, showcasing his offensive capabilities with 74 hits, a batting average of .262, and driving in 27 runs, including 2 home runs. Despite his limited time in the major leagues, Veras's contributions were noteworthy for their consistency. He exhibited a solid approach at the plate, managing to maintain a respectable batting average during his career. However, he did not record any stolen bases, indicating a playing style that leaned more towards contact hitting than speed on the base paths. Veras's career, albeit brief, reflects the competitive nature of baseball during a time when players were increasingly pushing the boundaries of athletic performance. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
85	282	35	74	12	2	2	27	0	12	34	0.262	0.297	0.340	0.637	-1012.1

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.637 vs. league average 0.780 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1999	BOS	AL	36	118	14	34	5	1	2	13	0	5	14	0.288	.271 (+6%)	.344 (-6%)	.433 (-8%)	.778 (-7%)	-180.3
2000	BOS	AL	49	164	21	40	7	1	0	14	0	7	20	0.244	.270 (-10%)	.344 (-19%)	.437 (-32%)	.782 (-26%)	-831.8