Dayan Viciedo, baseball player, 2010-2014

Dayan Viciedo

Born: 3/10/1989 in Remedios, Villa Clara, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2010-06-20 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 240 lbs

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Biography

Dayan Viciedo, born in 1989, was a Cuban professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014. Known for his power-hitting abilities, Viciedo played primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 483 games, accumulating 425 hits, 66 home runs, and 211 RBIs, all while maintaining a batting average of .254. His career also included a modest contribution on the base paths, with 2 stolen bases. Viciedo made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox, where he showcased his potential as a key offensive player during the early 2010s. His playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with elite talent, Viciedo's contributions were notable during a transitional period in baseball, where teams began to emphasize power hitting and offensive production. After concluding his MLB career in 2014, he left behind a legacy as a promising talent whose potential was highlighted during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
483 1675 200 425 73 7 66 211 2 95 388 0.254 0.298 0.424 0.722 -28.6

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.717 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
2010 CHW AL 38 104 17 32 7 0 5 13 1 2 25 0.308 .257 (+20%) .325 (-1%) .402 (+29%) .728 (+15%) 229.1
2011 CHW AL 29 102 11 26 3 0 1 6 1 9 23 0.255 .255 (avg) .320 (+2%) .399 (-21%) .719 (-11%) -145.2
2012 CHW AL 147 505 64 129 18 1 25 78 0 28 120 0.255 .254 (avg) .318 (-6%) .405 (+9%) .724 (+3%) 166.3
2013 CHW AL 124 441 43 117 23 3 14 56 0 24 98 0.265 .253 (+5%) .317 (-4%) .396 (+8%) .714 (+2%) 61.6
2014 CHW AL 145 523 65 121 22 3 21 58 0 32 122 0.231 .251 (-8%) .313 (-11%) .386 (+5%) .700 (-2%) -340.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 7 73 1 0 4
3B 23 19 8 27 4 5
OF 389 382 621 32 15 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 CHA 1B 7 3 30 0 0 2
2010 CHA 3B 23 19 8 27 4 5
2011 CHA 1B 4 2 18 1 0 1
2011 CHA OF 21 19 26 2 0 1
2012 CHA OF 131 129 233 13 2 0
2013 CHA OF 109 109 147 12 5 0
2014 CHA 1B 4 2 25 0 0 1
2014 CHA OF 128 125 215 5 8 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Third Base 23
Left Field 295
Right Field 105
Designated Hitter 47

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 CHA AL $2,800,000
2013 CHA AL $2,800,000
2012 CHA AL $2,500,000
2011 CHA AL $2,250,000
Total Career Earnings $10,350,000